Basotho Pony

Found in a South African enclave called Lesotha, the Basotho Pony is primarily used as a riding horse. Developed after 1825, the Basotho Pony is an offspring of the Cape Horse. Crossing with other horses such as the Thoroughbred and Arab breeds and exportation caused a near extinction of the Basotho Pony in the early part of the twentieth century. In the late twentieth century, efforts to strengthen the breed once more was strong thanks to the formation of the breed society.

The Basotho Pony is well-know for its distinctive gaits, not only with the canter, trot, and walk, but also the pace and the triple. The Basotho Pony was responsible for the development of the Nooitgedacht Pony.