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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.
Hanoverian – 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 moreHanoverian 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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Hanoverian Studbook Tour 2023
It is with great pleasure that we announce that after a 2 year absence, we have a tour booked for February 10th – 20th 2023. Our Verband visitor will be Maren Schlender – Deputy Breeding Manager of Hannoveraner eV. and Head
Photo Competition – awarded at AGM
The Photo Competition was well supported after a wee nudge last week. Here were over 30 foal photos sent through. Thank you to our Judges, Chanel Wreaks (FEI level rider and purveyor of fine things) and our Newsletter Editor Kim
AGM 2023 – held at Amberley House, North Canterbury
NZ Hanoverian Society Annual General Meeting – 2nd July 2022 The meeting was held at Amberley House, North Canterbury – the first AGM in the South Island in 15 years. It was a relaxed occasion with members having the opportunity
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