“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
Tribute to a fine equine – sadly lost to our sport

Furst Rock DW Rhein (Furst Romancier/Rockstar) born in 2014. Words by David Woolley – his breeder. Many of you may have heard that Vanessa Way tragically lost Furst Rock DW Rock was a very important horse for me as he
NZHS Studbook Tour – January 20th – 31st 2027

Announcing the tour for 2027 – we are very happy to announce that we will welcome back Katy Holder-Vale from the UK “I am a breeder and have been active in the breeding industry for more than 40 years, with
NZHS LIFE MEMBERSHIP BESTOWED – Mr John and Mrs Angela Smith

John and Angela have been a valuable part of the NZHS management team in some role or another since 1995. They are also breeding members who have produced many well performed sport competition horses (including one top international eventing star
NZHS Awards Presentations 2026 – Studbook and Exceptional Performance

Congratulations to all awards winners – as in the files below – but a special thanks to those who were in attendance to receive theirs in person. Exceptional Performance – Renai Hart for River Park Jeniro (National Preliminary Champion, David
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