Mare Studbook Eligibility – commonly asked questions answered
Where does your mare fit into the Studbooks?
Many people are uncertain where their mare or mares fit into either Hanoverian or Rheinland Studbooks. This flow diagram serves to demystify the situation.
Horse Conformation Analysis – Breeders Guide simplified
This is a fantastic article – and will help all breeders get a better understanding of what is good conformation – and why it is important to have it.
Fact Box – Foal Registration Pathway
1.Stallion owners notify Studbook Keeper of all inseminations, in writing, via the stallion return form. 2.Studbook Keeper sends owner the mare return form and the foal return form. 3.Owner completes and returns the mare return form, confirming to the Studbook
Fact Box Registrations – the paper trail
Paper Trail This is one of the very important things to take note of – as the papers are internationally recognised so the paper trail must be very robust and traceable. Even if you decide not to register your
Fact Box – Registration Rules and Regs
Stallions that can be used Hanoverian All licensed and performance tested Hanoverian registered stallions and stallions from other studbooks that have gained Hanoverian approval e.g. Holstein, KWPN (Dutch Warmblood) Selle Francais, Trakhener, Oldenburg, Westpahlian and certain select Thoroughbreds
[Fact Box] The Stallion Performance Test
Stallions are licensed only on condition that they pass a stallion performance test at a specially created testing center like the one at Adelheidsdorf, near Celle.
[Fact Box] Stallion Licensing
In New Zealand, a stallion may be licensed provided he fulfills the requirements as described in the NZ Hanoverian Society rulebook.
[Fact Box] The Mare Performance Test
Here, the basic gaits, jumping talent in free jumping as well as the mare’s rideability are judged.
[Fact Box] Mare Classification
Requirements and preparation for mare classifications.