“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
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
Bates New Zealand Dressage Championships March 2026

Hanoverian and Rheinland horses took out 16 of these titles – along with 4 out of 6 of the Young Dressage Horse sashes. That is a total of 12 champions and 9 reserve champions. An outstanding effort from purpose bred
NZ Hanoverian and Rheinland Dressage Performance Series North Island Final

PRELIMINARY Champion: River Park Jeniro (Jameson RS2/Floriscount) – Piper Craike. O. Jon and Wendi Williamson B Renai Hart Reserve Champion: D`Amour MH (Dragon Hill Rhein/Anamour) Kathryn Corry B. Matthews Hanoverians NOVICE Champion: Total M H (Total Hope Old/Dancier) –
New Licensed Stallion for Hanoverian and Rheinland – wonderful news!

We announce with great pleasure …. Streamline Vitalis Future (Vitalis KWPN/Furstenball Old/Windspiel AS) Licensed in Verden in 2024 and now in Canterbury NZ 3 1/2 year old dark brown stallion – licensed pending performance criteria. Congratulations to Streamline Stud Ltd
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