Welcome to the website of the New Zealand Hanoverian Society, the administrator of the official New Zealand Hanoverian and New Zealand Rheinland Studbooks and promoter of the breeds.

These are two internationally recognised Stud Books. NZHS has gained membership of the World Breeding Federation of Sporthorses – the WBFSH.

On this website you will find information about the Hanoverian and Rheinland horses, the New Zealand Hanoverian Society and the Hanoverian and Rheinland breeding programmes, including the procedures that must be followed in order to breed horses eligible for Hanoverian and Rheinland registration and branding.

 

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New Zealand Hanoverian Society5 days ago
🥇The South Island Circuit T.L. McLean Points Prize 2025

The clear cut winner - Anna Gale riding Henton Amour (Anamour/Diamond Bracelet xx by Diamond Express xx). Owned by Sue Rudler...
New Zealand Hanoverian Society
New Zealand Hanoverian Society5 days ago
🗣️ Announcing our next quarterly Merit Awards

We're celebrating the incredible people behind Hanoverian and Rheinland horses who shine both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, facing challenges with...
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New Zealand Hanoverian Society6 days ago
The NZ Hanoverian and Rheinland Horses Performance Series – Dressage

The first Premier League show of the season kicked off at a very soggy Manfield grounds, marking the 50th anniversary...
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2019 Hanoverian Breeder’s Guide

Read all about the Hanoverian breed in the new guide for Breeders from the Verband. This full-colour guide tells you everything you need to know about breeding a Hanoverian....

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Results of NZ Hanoverians

NZ Hanoverian FEI results

Here’s how our NZ bred Hanoverians and NZ Rheinlanders are doing at home and internationally, courtesy of Hippomundo....

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Hanoverian – What is in the name?

Stoneylea Furstin Fantasie

Out in the paddock grazing is your magnificent Hanoverian horse. If you are lucky enough to own an excellent example of this breed, you would have acquired or obtained pedigree papers. ...

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