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Aachen and Ermelo – the breeding wrap from Chris Hector- The Horse Magazine

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NZ Hanoverian Society October 12, 2019July 21, 2023 Articles Read more

WBSFH World Rankings – NZ Hanoverians rate with the best!

WBSFH World Rankings – NZ Hanoverians rate with the best!

The Brands of Hanover and Rheinland – Guarantee of Performance THE FINAL WBSFH RANKINGS FOR 2019 Dressage 20 NZHS – New Zealand Hanoverian Society 166 DON AMOUR MH 105KP97 DON FREDERICO/Anamour B. Matthews Hanoverians 282 LETTY LEI EDH 105XF54 Limonit/Mantari

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Fact Box 1 – Studbook Eligibility – Stallions and Mares

Fact Box 1 – Studbook Eligibility – Stallions and Mares

Stallion Eligibility – Hanoverian & Rheinland Studbooks All Hanoverian horses bred in New Zealand and registered with the NZ Hanoverian Society have been sired by horses that have gained their licensing and performance testing approval. For a prospective stallion, the

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Fact Box 2 – Mare Classification Process as at 2018

Fact Box 2 – Mare Classification Process as at 2018

For breeding purposes mares undergo a selection process. As well as fulfilling pedigree requirements, mares have to pass an inspection in which their breed type, conformation, movement and correctness of gaits are assessed. In Germany, this is known as the

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Fact Box No 3 – The Registration Process

Fact Box No 3 – The Registration Process

Only foals born by licensed and performance tested stallions, out of Studbook or Pre Studbook registered mares, are entitled to be registered and birth branded. Pink pedigree certificates (“Pink Papers”) are issued by the Society for foals by licensed, performance

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Stallions Registered in New Zealand for 2019 – 20

Stallions Registered in New Zealand for 2019 – 20

Just a reminder that these are the currently registered New Zealand domiciled stallions They are either Licensed leading up to their Stallion Performance Tests (annual license awarded) or they are fully Licensed and Performance Tested for life. The Stallions from

NZ Hanoverian Society August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 News Read more

Hanoverian breed has low inbreeding coefficient

Hanoverian, Quarter Horse and Mongolian horses had the lowest inbreeding co-efficients of the breeds studied, researchers found.

January 29, 2012July 2, 2018 Features Read more

Preparing a Broodmare for Stud

Tips on preparing your broodmare for a visit to stud.

Angela Smith B.V.Sc October 5, 2010July 2, 2018 Features No Comments Read more

Importation, Storage and Transport of Frozen Semen

Importation, Storage and Transport of Frozen Semen

by Victoria Weston  The importation of frozen semen from around the world is becoming common practice for many equine-breeding enthusiasts, who are keen to introduce new bloodlines to New Zealand.

NZ Hanoverian Society August 18, 2010July 2, 2018 Features No Comments Read more

Foaling Your Mare

Foaling Your Mare

by Dave Hanlon Participating in the delivery of your new foal can be an exhilarating and nervous time for any broodmare owner. Understanding what is normal during foaling and when to seek assistance during or after foaling are the keys

NZ Hanoverian Society August 15, 2010July 2, 2018 Features No Comments Read more
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Sam Whale Diamond EQ - with Fleur Delacour Celebrating NZ Hanoverian mare success in Australia . As we say "Success all over the World"
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Drum roll, please... Announcing the NZ Hanoverian & Rheinland Performance Series! Plaque awards for breeders and rider awards for the top-ranked horses. Points awarded to horses registered with NZHS across: 💛 Dressage: Premier League Super 5 classes — Preliminary to...

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Good news for Christine Cornege and Angela Miller with a first win for the season in the 5 year old ranks...congratulations to all
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Dr. Ludwig Christmann mit Adolf-Köppe-Nadel ausgezeichnet

Ludwig Christmann, 1956 in Pirmasens in der Pfalz geboren, nahm 1984 nach dem Studium der Tierzucht in Göttingen und Gießen seine Arbeit beim Hannoveraner Verband auf. Zunächst als Stutbuchleiter und bis 2006 als stellvertretender...
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This is wonderful news and the NZHS congratulates @Dr Ludwig Christmann on receiving this prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding service to Hanoverian breeding and especially to us here in NZ as the Manager for Breeding overseas for so...

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🔥 HOLY BLOODLINES – PART TWO 🔥
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Behind every eventer at this year’s Cavaleira Equestrian ODE & Combined Training ODE hosted by Tamborine Equestrian Group, is a pedigree, a purpose, a breeder and a breed organisation who...
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Fact Box Registrations - the paper trail
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Fact Box - Registration Rules and Regs
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[Fact Box] The Stallion Performance Test
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Fact Box 2 - Mare Classification Process...
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Fact Box No 3 - The Registration Process
Fact Box No 3 - The Registration Process
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Horse Conformation Analysis - Breeders...
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Fact Box - Foal Registration Pathway
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Fact Box Registrations - the paper trail
Fact Box Registrations - the paper trail
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Fact Box - Registration Rules and Regs
Fact Box - Registration Rules and Regs
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[Fact Box] The Stallion Performance Test
[Fact Box] The Stallion Performance Test
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Fact Box 1 - Studbook Eligibility -...
Fact Box 1 - Studbook Eligibility -...
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Fact Box 2 - Mare Classification Process...
Fact Box 2 - Mare Classification Process...
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Fact Box No 3 - The Registration Process
Fact Box No 3 - The Registration Process
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Mare Studbook Eligibility - commonly asked ...
Mare Studbook Eligibility - commonly asked ...
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Where does your mare fit into the...
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NZHS Hanoverian and Rheinland Studbook Tour 2024

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