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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, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

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, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

Mare Classification

Kilmarna xx being presented for classification.

Requirements and preparation for mare classifications.

NZ Hanoverian Society September 4, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

Pre Studbook and S Studbook

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, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

Main Studbook criteria

Main Studbook criteria

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

NZ Hanoverian Society August 21, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

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, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

Hanoverians – the origins

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, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more

Introduction

Hanoverian mare Vollrath Wicked (Worldwide PB/Genius).

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

NZ Hanoverian Society July 31, 2015February 27, 2026 FAQs Read more
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