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[Fact Box] Stallion Licensing

Prestige VDL goes through his paces for stallion licensing.

In New Zealand, a stallion may be licensed provided he fulfills the requirements as described in the NZ Hanoverian Society rulebook.

NZ Hanoverian Society September 18, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

[Fact Box] The Mare Performance Test

Xtreme day - Henton Evita after her Mare performance test

Here, the basic gaits, jumping talent in free jumping as well as the mare’s rideability are judged.

NZ Hanoverian Society September 11, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

[Fact Box] Mare Classification

Kilmarna xx being presented for classification.

Requirements and preparation for mare classifications.

NZ Hanoverian Society September 4, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

[Fact Box] Pre Studbook and S Studbook

[Fact Box] Pre Studbook and S Studbook

Pre Studbook and S Studbook give breeders two further options to breed a Registered Hanoverian foal.

NZ Hanoverian Society August 28, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

[Fact Box] Main Studbook criteria

[Fact Box] Main Studbook criteria

This is the criteria for inclusion into the main Hanoverian stud book.

NZ Hanoverian Society August 21, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

[Fact Box] The Studbook

Just a Dream (Dream Boy/Allermund)

Horses are only entered in the various sections of the Studbook which correspond to the particular requirements.

NZ Hanoverian Society August 14, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

[Fact Box] Hanoverians – the origins

[Fact Box] Hanoverians – the origins

The modern Hanoverian horse represents one of the most prominent breeds for riding horses in the world. In Germany, the studbook comprises close to 19,000 registered brood mares and 540 approved breeding stallions.

NZ Hanoverian Society August 7, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more

Fact Box Introduction

Hanoverian mare Vollrath Wicked (Worldwide PB/Genius).

A new, regular feature to learn about the Hanoverian Studbook.

NZ Hanoverian Society July 31, 2015July 6, 2018 Fact Box Read more
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Just wanting to clarify this morning's post. Please send your questions via email or on Messenger about your horse so we can help you through the process to have it breed, DNA and age verified if it is eligible for...

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Further to the post above regarding the new registration requirements - if you have jumping bred horses by VDL stallions VDL Stud and Team Nijhof Team Nijhof stallions out of mares that qualify for the Hanoverian or Rheinland studbooks, and...

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🖤💛 Hanoverians - The Fact Box 🖤💛 Over the next few weeks this column will become a regular feature in order to make it easier to understand the rules and regulations of the Hanoverian Studbook which began in Germany over...

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Congratulations to all who have been chosen. It is a great privilege and a reward for commitment and dedication. We are very proud to announce that 62% of the Dressage riders named ride Hanoverian or Rheinland registered horses. A further...

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[Fact Box] The Stallion Performance Test
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Fact Box 2 - Mare Classification Process...
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