“Erfolg in aller Welt” - “Success all over the world”
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.
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....
Read moreResults of NZ Hanoverians
Here’s how our NZ bred Hanoverians and NZ Rheinlanders are doing at home and internationally, courtesy of Hippomundo....
Read moreHanoverian – What is in the name?
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. ...
Read moreLatest news
Breeding News August 2026
This issue includes a wrap on the NZ Young Event Horse and Three-Day champions.
Breeding News July 2026
The July 2026 issue of World Breeding News includes articles on Riverland Stud Farm, Small Breeders who hit gold, Training philosophies of Steven Velduis, and PSSM.
Vale: Limonit
Limonit (Lancier/Weltadel) Limonit was born in 1999 and was purchased from the Celle State Stud, starting stud duties in NZ in 2006.He was imported by Shelley Williams and Chris, Pam and Annie Wills – with
The NZ Hanoverian and Rheinland Showjumping Performance Series 2026
The NZ Hanoverian and Rheinland Show Jumping Performance Series – the winners are here! First the riders – and then the breeders … please share with your friends so that everyone is aware.. Congratulations to all of you – and
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