AHSSA
Arab Horse Society of South Africa
The Arab Horse Society of South Africa is the breed society for the pure bred Arab, Anglo Arab, and part-bred Arab horses in South Africa. The AHSSA was constituted in 1961 and is a member of the WAHO and affiliated to the SA Studbook.
Founded on 22 October 1960, the Arab Horse Society of South Africa was born out of a deep passion for the Arabian horse. Inspired by the elegance, grace, and endurance of this ancient breed, Mrs. Charmaine Grobbelaar, the Societyโs first president, played a key role in establishing the Society after her own unforgettable encounter with an Arabian horse.
The Arabian horse, known for its distinctive beauty, intelligence, and remarkable endurance, has a rich history in South Africa, with the first purebred Arabian arriving in 1891. Since its founding, the Arab Horse Society has grown to become the largest breed society affiliated with the South African Stud Book.
Today, we continue to preserve the heritage and legacy of the Arabian horse, ensuring the breed thrives in South Africa. Our members from across the country are represented by council members, ensuring every voice is heard.
For over 64 years, the Arab Horse Society of South Africa has been dedicated to supporting and promoting the breeding, registration, and appreciation of the Arabian horse.
Our Mission
To promote and encourage the breeding and improvement of Arab, Shagya Arab, Anglo Arab, part-bred Arab and part-bred Shagya Arab horses in South Africa.
To compile, keep and maintain accurate records of the pedigrees and particulars of all purebred Arab and Shagya Arab horses for the purposes of registration with the Association and in the Stud Book.
To keep accurate records of Anglo Arab and part-bred Arab horses.
To guide and assist members with the purchase and sales of horses.
To promote sales of registered or recorded (or eligible for registration or recording) horses.
To obtain the formation of classes for horses at shows, to nominate judges who are considered qualified and competent to judge these breeds; and to impress upon Agricultural Societies and others, the advisability and necessity of appointing only judges recommended by the Society.
To hold judgesโ courses from time to time to qualify members and interested persons as official judges of the Society.
To allow and encourage the formation of Provincial Clubs to further the objectives of the Society.
To annually compile a list of qualified judges that will serve as a panel of judges at shows of the Society and to state in such a list, each class listed in the Societyโs show Rules that a particular judge is qualified to adjudicate.
Our Vision
Our Objectives
The Arab Horse Society of South Africa is dedicated to preserving and promoting Arabian and related breeds.
Our key objectives include:
Breeding & Improvement: Encouraging the breeding and improvement of Arab, Shagya Arab, Anglo Arab, Pintabian, and part-bred horses.
Purity Preservation: Maintaining the purity of Arab and Shagya Arab horses and promoting interest in these breeds.
Accurate Records: Compiling and maintaining accurate pedigrees and records for purebred and part-bred horses for registration.
Member Assistance: Supporting members with the purchase, sale, and promotion of registered horses.
Show Participation: Organizing show classes, nominating qualified judges, and providing judge training to uphold high standards.
Provincial Clubs: Encouraging the formation of provincial clubs to support the Societyโs objectives.
We strive to enhance the breeding, registration, and appreciation of Arabian and related breeds in South Africa.
