“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.
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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. ...
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The NZHS 2026 Hanoverian and Rheinland Dressage Series -South Island Finals
This series is designed to showcase the talents of Hanoverian and Rheinland horses competing at various dressage levels, offering valuable opportunities for riders, owners and breeders alike. Throughout the series that has been decided on points allocated at the Premier
NZ Hanoverian and Rheinland Dressage Series – update…
Thanks to Dressage NZ for seeing the merit in this series – and for the chance to collaborate in its journey through to the presentations to the breeders and riders at South Island Championships and at Bates National Championships at
NZHS Hanoverian and Rheinland Breeders Series 2025-26
The NZHS Hanoverian and Rheinland – Performance Series 2025-26 – to be presented at the end of the Super 5 season in March 2026. Top horses – top breeders – top riders. Open to all NZHS registered horses. Points awarded
NZHS Committee for the 2025-26 year has been decided
The Annual General Meeting of the NZ Hanoverian Society Inc. was held via Zoom last evening – Sept 29th – and the following people are the executive for the year ahead. President – Renai Hart Vice Presidents – Judith Matthews
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