The Hanoverian Horse OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER of the HANOVERIAN HORSE SOCIETY of AUSTRALIA in THIS ISSUE HANOVERIAN TOUR 2011
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The Hanoverian Horse OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE HANOVERIAN HORSE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA IN THIS ISSUE HANOVERIAN TOUR 2011 Hanoverian Tour 2011 1 The Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia are thrilled to Tour Itinerary & Contacts 2 announce that the Tour Classifier for 2011 is Gerhard Senckenberg. Tour Awards & Trophies 3 Gerhard Senckenberg was born in Darmstadt in 1951, is married Central Coast Mare and has two sons (27 and 29 years old). After finishing his studies Show 4 of agriculture in Stuttgart in 1977 he spent one year in Australia and New Zealand and afterwards one year on a farm in Lower- Qld Mare Show 5 Saxony. In 1980 he took over his parents` farm in Hesse. The farm has 220 hectares where grain, rape, sugar beets, corn and herbs Elite Warmbloods Open Day 6 are cultivated. The Senckenbergs have 45 boxes for horse boarding. They own four to Remi Stud Open Day 7 eight horses and breed with Mare Performance Test 8 two broodmares. From 1963 until 2006 Gerhard Presenting a Mare 9 Senckenberg was successful in eventing up to 2012 HHSA Wall Calendar 11 the S level, in show- jumping up to the S level Young Rider Challenge 11 and in dressage up to the M level. 2011 Sydney CDI YH Rider and Upcoming Clinics 11 In 1995 he became a board member of the Hessian horse breeding association and in 1997 was elected president. He held Pryde’s Easifeed Leaderboard office until 2005 when the Hessian and Hanoverian associations 12 merged and has since been president of the district society Hesse. Foal Catalogue 15 The Tour commences in Victoria on the 14 February and Nationals & Aachen Challenge concludes in Western Australia on 28 February, 2011. Round-up 17 All relevant forms for the 2011 Tour need to be submitted by the News from Around Australia 18 end of December 2010. If you are having problems meeting From the Editor 20 this deadline, please contact the Registrar. If you have foals due after the end of December please contact the Registrar, Merchandise 21 so that the HHSA can cater for them. Contact Details & New Members The Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia is committed to 22 education and development of top performance horses in Stop Press 22 Australia. Please contact us for further information. HHSA Sponsors 23 Oct/Nov 2010 Issue 9 Page 1 The Hanoverian Horse 2011 Hanoverian Classification Tour Itinerary and Contact Details 14, 15 & 16 February - Victoria Contact – Gayle Maule 0416 193 293 17 February - Tasmania Contact – Rachel Whiting 0418 889 449 18 February - South Australia Contact – Sharon Cox 0417 817 505 19 – 22 February - NSW & Hunter Valley 19th Southern Highlands and Sydney 20th Central Coast with Mare Show at Karingal Equestrian 21st Hunter Valley 22nd North Coast Contact – Rachel Whiting 0418 889 449 23 – 27 February – Queensland 23rd February - Sunshine Coast & Bundaberg 24th February - Gold Coast and Scenic Rim 25th February - Mare Performance Test and Qld Mare Show, Gatton Indoor Equestrian Centre, Gatton 26th February - Darling Downs - Elite Warmbloods Open Day 27th February - Remi Stud Open Day Contact – Cheryl O’Brien 07 5465 1960 28 February – Western Australia Contact – Rachel Whiting 0418 889 449 For eligibility and paperwork requirements contact Rachel Whiting HHSA Registrar 0418 889 449 or Janette Lewis HHSA Secretary on 0407 144 403 or fax 07 4051 9470. Page 2 Issue 9 Oct/Nov 2010 The Hanoverian Horse During the Tour there are a number of Awards decided. These are listed below. List of prizes for horses on tour. 1. Best Hanoverian on Tour (best Hanoverian mare/filly of any age or sex as determined by the visiting Classifier). Donated by Roxleigh Stud. 2. Best Family on Tour (best Hanoverian family on tour consisting of Dam and two progeny or Grand Dam, Dam and daughter or similar close relatives). Donated by Remi Stud. 3. Highest Scoring Free Jumping Mare from the jumping component of the Mare Performance Test. Donated by Matavia Performance Horses. 4. Highest Scoring Dressage Mare from the ridden component of the Mare Performance Test. Donated by Redwood Hanoverians. 5. Champion Foal on Tour. Donated by Global Pacific 6. Top 10 foals on Tour Foals are scored on tour for trot, walk and general impression. These scores are not official and do not in any way impact on the future potential of the horse. Foals are scored on what the classifier sees on the day. Mares 7. Premium Mare (best 3yo classified on Tour) 8. Mare Performance Test Champion (highest overall mare performance test score on tour). Donated by Regal Warmbloods. 9. Best on Day Awards/Mare Show - (in some larger venues (ie NSW Central Coast and Qld), mares will be able to be entered in a show) Hanoverian classified mares are eligible. If there are sufficient numbers, mares will be allocated age groups for judging. If there are sufficient numbers of Thoroughbred mares, a group for Thoroughbred mares may be judged separately to the Hanoverian mares. If there are sufficient numbers, champion filly and colt foal may also be awarded. Classes can be combined or eliminated at the organiser's discretion dependant on numbers. 10. Elite Mares are awarded their title on tour if all the requirements to be an elite mare are established before the tour. Mares who obtain this eligibility at a later date will be awarded the title and prizes on the next Tour. For Item numbers 3, 4 and 8 - Only 3 and 4 year old mares or 5 year old mares (provided they have had a Hanoverian registrable foal) are eligible for these trophies. Oct/Nov 2010 Issue 9 Page 3 The Hanoverian Horse Page 4 Issue 9 Oct/Nov 2010 The Hanoverian Horse Oct/Nov 2010 Issue 9 Page 5 The Hanoverian Horse Page 6 Issue 9 Oct/Nov 2010 The Hanoverian Horse Oct/Nov 2010 Issue 9 Page 7 The Hanoverian Horse Mare Performance Test Owners are encouraged to performance test their mares to determine their rideability and whether their talent lies in jumping or dressage. A study in Germany shows a high correlation between the Mare Performance Test results and the ability to predict the talents of a mare’s progeny. The test is not compulsory, but can be an invaluable aid in determining the breeding goal for a mare. Genetic correlations, especially related to jumping and the high correlation of inheritability of paces make the Mare Performance Test a very important tool in deciding whether to breed the mare to produce jumping or dressage offspring. The Mare Performance Test evaluates a mare’s rideability, paces and jumping talent, with each area weighted one-third in the final score. During the ridden portion of the test, a mare’s paces are scored as well as her temperament and character. Mares must be able to show a lengthened stride in each pace, and such simple dressage movements as a three loop serpentine and free walk on a loose rein. The jumping portion of the test is conducted in a jumping lane without a rider rather than over a jumping course with a rider. The mare’s technique and scope are scored. Reasons for Testing There are two main reasons for performance testing a mare. One is to obtain a performance record to use as a tool in making breeding decisions; another is to attain Elite Mare status with an Elite Eligible mare. Performance Record All mare owners are encouraged to test their mare as proof of their rideability and athletic ability. It is also recommended that dams of all stallion prospects have taken the Mare Performance Test. Elite Mare Status To attain Elite Mare status the mare must be in the Main Studbook and be out of a Main Studbook mare. She must have scored a final score of eight (8) at her classification. The Riding Test During the ridden portion of the Mare Performance Test, the mare is judged on rideability, temperament and character. The ridden phase is not a dressage test. However, the mare must be trained to perform the following movements when instructed: Halt Free walk on a long rein Working walk Working trot rising Lengthen trot ‘Zugelausderhandkauenlassen’ (stretching long and low in the trot) Working canter Lengthen canter Three loop serpentine Changing reins 20 metre circles The rider will be asked to walk, trot and canter the mare up to 1500 metres so that her rideability can be evaluated separate from her paces. This phase is to enable the judge to see the best paces and way of going. The mare should be ridden well forward – it is not being judged as it is in a dressage test. The instructions are called – a test does not need to be learned. Free Jumping All jumping in the Mare Performance Test is conducted through jumping lane without a rider. Most jumping lanes are set up on a 21-foot stride with a cross rail followed by a vertical and then an oxer. As the test progresses, the height of the last element is raised to test the mare’s scope and ability Information on free jumping can be obtained from the HHSA Registrar. More information on scoring is available in the HHSA Breeding Guidelines on the HHSA website: http://67.199.102.78/bm.doc/breeding-guidelines-2010.pdf Page 8 Issue 9 Oct/Nov 2010 The Hanoverian Horse Presenting a Mare for Classification or Judging (Modified for Australia from an article by Barbara Richardson for the American Hanoverian Society) The Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia requires that mares be classified prior to their inclusion in a studbook. Presentation of your mare for classification will be more successful if you understand what will be expected of you and your horse, and if you are prepared to execute it competently and with confidence.