NOOITGEDACHTER

We are looking for people in the Western and Eastern Cape to look at the possibility of hosting Nooitgedachter regional shows in both the provinces. If you would be interested in such an event PLEASE let me know ASAP so we can get it started. Also let me know what horses you own that would be taking part in such a show. They need to be registered with the Nooitgedachter Society to take part in the breeding classes.

Ons is besig om 'n navorsing te doen vir Nooitgedachter streek skoue in die Wes en Oos-Kaap, en is opsoek na mense in die Wes- en Oos-Kaap wat hieraan sal wil deelneem. Indien u sou belangstel kontak my asb so gou moontlik dat ons kan begin met die beplanning rondom so 'n skou. Laat weet my asseblief watter perde u in so 'n skou sal wil inskryf. Die perde sal by die Nooitgedachter genootskap geregistreer moet wees om aan die teel klasse te kan deelneem.

Driaan Fourie en Marmari Nooitgedachter stoet het die Polokwane Observer gehaal!

http://www.observer.co.za/article/driaan-fourie-%E2%80%99n-perd-van-%E2%80%99n-ander-kleur

Pretman Tornado - Lifetime of Excellence Award

- Claudia Snyckers

On behalf of all of us here at Moya Stud we would like to thank you for the Lifetime of Excellence Award the Nooitgedachter Society has awarded to Pretman Tornado.

“All Nooitgedachter breeders are in debited to him for the role he played in creating a positive image and setting a benchmark for the breed.”

Not only are all breeders indebted to him, but all of us here as well.

Oom Dirk Jordaan said in his book:  “Pretman Tornado het sy naam gestand gedoen deur die ras soos ‘n Tornado te tref. Hy wen al die kampioenskappe waaraan hy deelneem en staan bekend as die modelhings in die Nooitgedachterras.”  Tornado did not just “tref die Nooitgedachterras soos ‘n Tornado”, but my life as well and everybody that meets him.

Tornado is more than just a horse and I’m honored and humbled to be named his owner, most of us know that I don’t own him but that he owns the whole farm and me.

My path with Tornado is a long one we have been a team for 12 years now and we’ve had a lot of ups but also some downs.

Tornado has played a huge role in my life at times when it seems that nothing will work out, he will always have something up his sleeve to make me smile and be able to push on with life.

Tornado has not only taken the Nooitgedachters by storm but the whole Equestrian world.  At the racetrack he is known as the KING. Here are some of his greatest show achievements:

* More than 10 Nooitgedachter Champion Stallion titles

*Over 15 Nooitgedachter Ridden Champion titles

*Numerous open Champion Stallion In –hand titles

*2001 Interbreed Performance Show winner

*2005 Avis Working Riding Horse Champion (most proud of this one, thought one only wins it in your dreams.)

*2006 Horse of the Year Supreme Working Riding Horse Champion

*2007 He was selected for the Higher Interregional Showing team

*2008 Tornado was again selected for the Higher Interregional Showing team.

*2008 Tornado was also selected for the lower Interregional Show jumping team (yes he can also jump)

Not only has he excelled in the show ring but also as a breeding stallion some of his progeny are: Arop Tilana, Arop Luther, Moya Stud’s Tytola and Moya Stud’s Tomahawk, Merrythought Tenor who have all competed successfully in open classes. We are proud of all of you. Thank you.

He has also given cancer children hope when there seemed to be no hope by just being Tornado.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people.

First of all Oom Dirk Jourdaan for breeding such a fantastic Stallion, then Oom Kiewiet for buying him and my mom for spotting Tornado as a 3year old at the Pretoria Show and telling Chris that one day she will own Tornado. To Chris for entrusting me, at first just, to ride Tornado and then later for selling him to me. My dad for financing Tornado (and most of my crazy horse dreams) I think at the time my dad thought that was the craziest money he had ever spent.  But now I think even he has been taken by the great Tornado. My mom has been Tornado’s greatest fan since she laid eyes on him and still is. There aren’t many shows or events that she isn’t there to support her Tornado and every now and then I also get some attention, after Tornado of course. I would also like to thank Ian van Schalkwyk, Ian turn our Competitive life around always going back to basics and having a great respect for Tornado and his ability as a horse.

There are no words that can describe what this Plaas perd means to me and has done for me not only as a horse but also as a best friend and motivator.

Tornado thanks you for the last 12 years and to the next 12 years. I am so honored to have you and to be able to see you everyday.

You are the King

I love you

Thank you.

Claudia

If you suspect that you might have a horse or pony with Nooitgedacht heritage, please contact the society.

Be on the lookout for the Nooitgedachter brand on the horse or pony’s left shoulder or a number branded on the left side of the neck.

The society has also opened a new section in the studbook called Nooitgedacht Sport Horse Section. If you have a horse with one parent being a registered Nooitgedacter, please contact us.

The horse or pony will be subject to a selectors evaluation and will have to comply with breed standards. Please contact Driaan Fourie for more information.

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We look forward to welcoming you and your horse or pony to the society