Studbook Mare Categories Explained
Premium Mare – scored 8 + in the Mare Classification
Elite Mare Candidate – scored 7.5 in the Mare Classification then 7.5 in the Mare Performance Test – but yet to have a foal. (equivalent to St.Pr.A in the German system)
Elite Mare – scored 7.5 in the Mare Classification then 7.5 in the Mare Performance Test – and has had a foal. (equivalent to St.Pr.St in the German system – States Premium Stute).
Performance Mares
Mares with above average success in competitive sport or racing may be awarded the title “Performance Mare” after an appropriate application has been made by the owner.
The title of a performance mare is given in the disciplines show jumping, dressage and eventing. It is given to broodmares with an above-average performance record. The title is awarded to Hanoverian and Rheinland main studbook mares, that have:
- produced at least one live born foal, registered Hanoverian or Rheinland and with the Hanoverian Society
- achieved the following results in competition:
- Jumping and dressage: at least five placements – first to third place at show jumping 1.30 – 1.40 m or dressage Level 6/7 or better.
- Eventing: at least one placement – first to fifth place at 2 Star Level and two further top ten placements.
Star Mares
(ACHIEVED THROUGH PERFORMANCE OF PROGENY)
***Mares – 2 or more progeny to achieve either/or
- Advanced Eventing (completed)
- Grand Prix Showjumping (double clear)
- Advanced Dressage (57% scores)
** Mares – 2 or more progeny to achieve either/or
- Intermediate Eventing (completed)
- 30m. Showjumping (double clear)
- Open Medium Dressage (57% scores)
*Mares – 2 or more progeny to achieve either/or
– Novice Eventing (completed)
– 1.20m. Showjumping (double clear)
– Elementary Dressage (57% scores)
