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02|2015 THE HANOVERIAN No. 2 | February 2015 Annual report Year of course changes Breeding The new stallions Annual reportSport A year of course changes The decision on the fusion with the Rheinische Pferdestammbuch (the studbook of the Rhineland) was the most important political event for the Verband in 2014. Furthermore, the numbers with respect to breeding horses remained stable. We were able to record a few highlights regarding the sale events. The top-sellers were strong; overall the sales were still variable. By Dr. Werner Schade t was noticeable throughout 2014 that additio- still quite high, we hope that this positive trend Inal changes are taking place in all areas of the continues and that we make even more use of the equestrian sport as well as in the area of marke- existing mare potential. ting horses. These changes demand an increased readiness from the breeders: they must be willing 1,317 mares were presented at mare shows – to adopt new methods in order to remain success- about the same number as last year. 541 mares ful ander these changing conditions. received premium awards, the exact same number as last year. The number of participants in mare The number of members and mares reflects the performance tests was also at the same level as status, with which the Hannoveraner Verband last year with 848 tested mares. The share of tes- starts the year 2015. The fusion with the Rhineland ted mares in the new entries remains at 39 per- explains the increase in numbers. The number of cent. Since the data from the mare performance new entries, however, does not yet include the Rhi- test serves as the basis for the performance infor- neland. While the new entries are at exactly the mation on the female side, it is important that this First Class was the top-selling horse same level as last year’s, the coverings show an percendays increases. Those breeders, who lastin- of the winter auction at the begin- increase of eight percent, which is very encoura- gly want to successfully breed performance horses, ning of the year. Four-year old Cadil- lac PJ had a convincing performance ging. After five years of hard times, an upward must have available the performance information in the free-jumping competition. trend was finally again recorded. Since the diffe- of their mare and their mare family. The expense (Photos: Ernst) rence between registered and covered mares is and the preparation for the mare performance test February January 2 The Hanoverian 02|2015 SportAnnual report are long-term well worth it. Last year’s show presented in the dressage division. Fine Lady by season was filled with two national show high- Fürstenball/Donnerhall (breeder: Heinz Schulze, lights, the Friedrich Jahncke-Show and the Herwart Tiddische; exhibitor: dr. Ralf-Peter Schulze, Tiddi- A year of course changes von der Decken-Show. The regional clubs Hanno- sche) became the champion mare of the dressage ver and Braunschweig organized the Friedrich classes. She was one of several very good Fürsten- Jahncke-Show, which takes place every other year. ball-daughters. It was remarkable at this particular To prove the connection between breeding and Herwart von der Decken-Show that the walk over- The decision on the fusion with the Rheinische Pferdestammbuch (the studbook of the sport, this renowned breed show was integrated in all was of high quality in addition to good trot mo- Rhineland) was the most important political event for the Verband in 2014. the regional championships of the Sport Horse As- vement. For the first time, there was no ring for sociation Hannover. The show reflected in an im- half-bred mares. Because of the low number of Furthermore, the numbers with respect to breeding horses remained stable. We were pressive fashion the excellent performance basis of breedings to Thoroughbred stallions, we do not able to record a few highlights regarding the sale events. The top-sellers were strong; the mare lines in both regional clubs. Even in the expect any change in the coming years. The jumper younger classes, the champion mares descended mares impressed at the fence as well as with dyna- overall the sales were still variable. from proven families: Quebec by Quadam/Escudo mic moving ability. The champion mare Concordia By Dr. Werner Schade (breeder/exhibitor: Manfred Schäfer, Köchingen) by Cloney/Landclassic (breeder: Fritz Backhaus, was the champion in the jumper division and Fräu- Binnen; exhibitor: Iris Schepergerdes, Meppen) lein Hansemann by Floriscount/Weltmeyer (bree- moved guest judge Gerd Sosath to enthusiasm. der: Reinhard Hansemann, Syke; exhibitor: Bernd Nordmann, Petershagen) the champion in the The preparations for the main stallion licensing dressage division. The family class exhibited a pie- started in September with the pre-selection. After ce of breeding history of the Hannoveraner Ver- the strong vindays in 2013 and the decreasing co- band. Highly decorated families impressed with verings during the past years, it was again rather moving performances. The family of Callonia by exciting to see what awaited the commission. The Calypso II/ Wendelin with her daughters by Silvio number of stallion entries was constant with last (breeder: dr. Bonny-Jasmin Jacobs, Bierbergen; ex- year’s entries. The committee was able to select an hibitor: Pferdezucht dr. Jacobs GbR, Bierbergen) interesting group of young stallions out of a stable was victorious in the division for jumper mares. The selection basis. Ninety-one stallions came to Ver- family of Wicke by Weltmeyer/Grenadier with her den to be presented at the official licensing in a daughters by De Niro and Fürstenball (breeder/ex- sold-out arena. The share of jumper stallions was hibitor: Willem Klausing, Diepholz) was leading the slightly smaller – for the first time again. There way in the dressage class. were 64 dressage stallions and 27 jumper stalli- Don Auriello is one of the best dres- ons. The pedigrees were diverse and international. sage horses. He won in Stockholm The current vindays of three-year old mares confir- The stallions from the Rhineland and from West- and in Palm Beach with rider Tinne med its high quality on the Herwart von der De- phalia were certainly impressive. Vilhelmson Silfven. Diva was the top selling horse on the 130th elite cken-Show. The stallion vindays from the previous auction. Celle’s state stud sire Dan- year had already expressed this high level of quali- While stallion managers were looking for blood cier was awarded the Grande-Prize. ty. The F-blood was strongly and successfully re- alternatives, the interest of competitors continued Photos: Ernst, Lafrentz April March The Hanoverian 02|2015 3 Annual reportSport Current members, registered and covered mares 1970 1980 1990 1995 2005 2010 2012 2013 2014 Percent Total-members 8.106 12.251 13.449 15.180 15.464 14.936 14.034 13.357 13.964* + 4,5 Active members 8.871 10.708 10.257 9.812 8.920 8.366 9.093* + 8,7 Registered mares 8.342 16.808 15.820 19.715 19.469 18.962 16.671 15.541 17.015* + 9,5 Newly registered mares 2.831 2.385 2.675 2.493 2.450 2.304 2.190 2.196 + 0,3 Covered mares 7 .873 15.301 13.392 13.856 12.664 10.719 9.066 8.506 9.218* + 8,4 * Incl. Rheinisches Pferdestammbuch to increase. Top competition barns even bought to 8,375 Euros in 2014, but also the price struc- some of the premium stallions. There are customer ture overall improved. Now, this auction starts to groups with strong purchasing power, who check again meet its function as a price barometer for out all stallion markets. The commission selected reviving the foal market within the region. 16 premium stallions. The judges laid more empha- sis on functional riding horse attributes and less on The new selection system for foals proved itself spectacular performances; in other words, they and obtained the desired effect. The exhibitors ra- were looking for three good basic gaits with indus- ved about the breeder-friendly course that it took. trious, energetic movement. Many dressage stalli- The early concerns were resolved. ons were equipped with good back activity and movement, which flows through the entire body. The change in the behavior of buyers once again The jumper experts commented positively on the became apparent at the riding horse auctions in jumper stallions, which impressed with careful, ge- 2014. Because of the flood of horses, which are On the May auction, Sullivan not nerous jumping performances. available on the internet and on a multitude of only impressed the multitude of sale events, prospective buyers are no longer wil- international guests. Firth of Lorne Auction ling to wait for an elite auction. The Hannoveraner and Katrin Eckermann celebrated The returns in 2014 did not reach the result from Verband must be able to serve the needs all year a victory in Hamburg’s Grand Prix. 2013. The decreasing number of sale horses is the long. Therefore the auction concept 2015 will be Germany’s young breeders met in Verden for the national young main reason for the reduced returns. Compared to more flexible. In addition to regularly offering hor- breeder competition. Codex One 2013, a reduction of 132 horses was recorded. The ses of all levels of quality, the number of foals, and Christian Ahlmann triumphed in number of foals held the largest share in that num- which are offered for sale, will increase during the Aachen and in Valkenswaard. ber. Reducing the elite foal collection had been first half of the year. Champion mare, Hann.Pr.A.