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The Hanoverian a Guideline for the Breeder

The Hanoverian a Guideline for the Breeder

HANNOVERANER ERFOLG IN ALLER WELT SUCCESS ALL OVER THE WORLD

The Hanoverian A guideline for the breeder

HANNOVERANER | MEISTERWERKE DER ZUCHT | HANOVERIANS | MASTERPIECES OF BREEDING Contents

Success all over the world 1 The state stud 2 Privately owned in 3 The historic developement 4 Hanoverian Dam lines 5 Today’s Breeding Goal 6 THE HANOVERIAN JUMPER BREEDING PROGRAM 7 Guidelines for breeding 8 The Breeding Program 9 Selection 10 To be accepted into the main studbook 10 To be accepted into the studbook 10 Mare Inspection 10 Evaluation 10 ’ Age 11 Mares’ Name 11 Dates and Sites 11 Fees 11 The Mare Performance Test 11 Studbook Inspection during the Performance Test 12 Mare Shows 12 Show classes 12 The State Premium Award 12 The Performance Mare 13 Selection 14 The Stallion Licensing 14 Approvals 14 The Stallion Performance Test 14 Entry into the Stallion Book 15 Imprint: The Breed Value Estimation 15 Publisher From Covering to Foaling 16 Hannoveraner Verband e. V., The Breeding Certificate 16 Lindhooper Straße 92 The Birth of the Foal 16 D-27283 Verden/Aller, Registration of a foal 17 Phone (+49) 42 31 / 67 30 The Brands 17 Fax (+49) 42 31 / 6 73 12 The Life Number 17 www.hannoveraner.com The Passport and Certificate of Ownership 17 Micochipping” 17 Editor: Membership 19 Dr. Ludwig Christmann, Maren Schlender Verden Auctions 20 Photos: J. Rau, M. Schwöbel, S. Buße, W.&T. Ernst, Enjoy Hanoverians 22 K.-H. Frieler, Hannoveraner Verband Contacts And Horse CentRE Alsfeld 23 Layout: Haus der Werbung, Verden Contacts 24 Print: Lührs & Röver, Verden BREED ORIENTATION COURSE U4 USA Success all over the World!

Since decades, the Hanoverian are considered one of the most successful competitors worldwide for , and . In many coun- tries, riders with their Hanoverians successfully parti- cipate in horse shows weekend after weekend. As loyal companions, Hanoverians bring true joy to many recreational riders. It therefore comes to no USA: Renaissance, a son of Rabino/Gardekürassier, was awarded the title “Best Hunter in the U.S.A.” at the surprise that the competition successes lead to a Washington-International . great interest in breeding Hanoverian horses. The worldwide web of Hanoverian breeders reaches from Mallorca to , from South Africa to Russia, from , over , to the United Sta- tes and . In many countries, Hanoverian or- Russia: On the breeding farm Elitar near Moscow, a ganizations have been founded. They attend to the successful Hanoverian breeding program is in place. needs of their respective breeders. The Hannoveraner Verband e. V. in Verden developed uniform guideli- Australia nes, to which all Hanoverian organizations worldwi- de adhere. The reason for this booklet is to clarify Scandinavia these guidelines. Scandinavia: Hanoverian breeders in the Scandinavian countries , Sweden and Finland are organized We welcome you to the worldwide family of in respective breeding clubs. Hanoverian breeders!

Italy: In Italy Hanoverians are bred since a long time. On the annual tours Hanoverians are shown and ins- Australia: The Society of Australia pected by employees of the Hannoveraner Verband. attends to its Hanoverian breeders in Australia since Italy many years.

South Africa Canada Canada: On the international horse show “Spruce Me- adows Masters” every five years Hanoverian state stud stallions are shown. The best Canadian bred Hanoverian mare is awarded during the show as well.

New Zealand New Zealand: The Hanoverian mare KS Genoa by Graf Landau became “Best Horse” at the Best of the Year South Africa: The Hanoverian stallion Granulit at Cal- Show in New laho Stud in Christiana. Zealand. 1 The State Stud Celle Welcome to Modern Altenbruch Landesbrück Dorum Oberndorf Neuseriem Großenwörden Aurich Hamburg Bargstedt

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Bawinkel Ankum Landes- Grethem bergen Wittingen Lingen Berglage Celle Mandelsloh Schillers- Nordhorn Osna- lage brück The State manages a large stallion Hannover Natbergen lot in Celle, completely independently from the breed association. With about 130 state stud Königslutter sires, it is a guarantee for successful cooperation with Hannoveraner Verband e. V. and with the Emme r- Breeding Stations of the State thal Hanoverian horse. The Lower-Saxonian State Stud from Lower Saxony – Celle Stud Celle works with the transfer of fresh semen during the breeding season from February until Boden- stein July for almost twenty years. The main mission Hardenberg of the state stud is to offer semen of valuable sires to the breeders at appropriate breeding fees. Furthermore, every fall, the state stud sires State stud stallion Stakkato by Spartan/ are presented in Celle’s stallion parades. These Pygmalion was the undisputed Champion impressive exhibitions are rich in tradition. On of five-year-old show-jumpers at the Bundeschampionat 1998, ridden by Eva major events worldwide, Celle’s stallion exhibi- Bitter. Numerous offspring compete on tions also delight many horse enthusiasts. At the international level, proving his prepoten- beginning of the breeding season, the stallions cy. Stakkato’s own performance record is are being shown on eleven stallion presentations impressive. The picture shows Stakkato throughout the breeding area. Valuable producers at the age of 17 becoming German for dressage as well as jumping are available to Champion in show-jumping. the breeders. The stallion performance testing station in Adel- heidsdorf is part of the state stud, where state- owned stallions are being trained and tested over the duration of eleven months. The testing station also conducts the required 70-day test. The central insemination station is located in Celle, where frozen semen is also available and mailed to many countries worldwide. (celle@ landgestuetcelle.de).

2 Privately owned stallions in Hanover

Stallion Owners was founded in 1989 to guarantee that the stallion owners’ interests are adequately met with respect to representation (on the stallion show the beginning of February) and in the coopera- tion with Hannoveraner Verband e. V. for the benefit of the breeders and for the effort to continuously strive for improvement. All accepted stallions are

PB Fidertanz by Fidermark – Ravallo

PB Hotline by Hofrat/T. – De Niro PB Contendro by Contender – Reichsgraf

There are about 340 privately owned stallions, which published in the member’s magazine DER HANNO- are registered with Hannoveraner Verband e. V. This VERANER (The Hanoverian) – always in the January presents another large group under the roof of Han- issue and in the special printout, which lists breed noveraner Verband e. V., which heavily influences relevant information. The stallion directory is availa- the Hanoverian breeding program. In the original ble online on www.hannoveraner.com breeding area, the Association of Hanoverian Private

PB Providence by Provider – Rabino

Stallions are shown in Verden at the beginning of the breeding season. 3 The Historic Development

We find the beginnings of organized horse breeding In 1922, breeders joined forces, and the Association in Lower Saxony in the sixteenth century. Agri- of Hanoverian Warmblood Breeders was started. The cultural and military demands determined the horse foundation of the association created the prerequisi- breeding goals during that time. The foundation of te for a centrally organized, uniform revision and the State Stud Celle in 1735 greatly influenced the evaluation of all breed procedures. In the year 2007, beginnings of an organized breeding program, since the name was changed to “Hannoveraner Verband it introduced central registration procedures for e.V.”. breeding and foaling. After World War II, the Hanoverian breed shifted to breeding a riding horse only. Especially through the introduction of and to the breed, the Hanoverian horse became more refined and developed into, what it is today: A rideable, noble, correct warmb- lood horse with large lines, appreciated as a partner in competition and recreation riding worldwide. Until 2005, the Hanoverian horse was mainly bred in Lower Saxony and in Hamburg/Schleswig Holstein. Draufgänger by Aldech In 2005, Hannoveraner Verband e. V. joined forces under Baron von Langen with the Association of Hessian Horse Breeders. In 2007, a national recognition for all took place and the international expansion was continu- ed. While keeping the focal point of the breed in Lo- wer Saxony, the activities of the association have The roots of the Hanoverian breed are found on the been extended all over Germany and, internationally, breeding farms in Lower Saxony. Mares and foals at all over those countries, where a suitable breed base the farm Ehlers in Esch near Freiburg/Elbe. is in existence. Mares in front of a reaper-binder. In the beginning of the nineteenth century Tho- roughbred and English Halfbred sires were increasin- gly used to refine the “Hannoverschen Pferde” (as the Hanoverian horses were called then). After 1870, the breed was consolidated taking the native lines into consideration. Military and pulling suitability of the Hanoverian horse took precedence in the att- empts to consolidate. The Hanoverian Studbook founded in 1888 was set up during this period. The Hanoverian Studbook is the predecessor of today’s Hannoveraner Verband e. V.

4 DER HANNOVERANER Hanoverian Dam lines

Mares from well bred, consolidated dam lines are The screenshot example shows the spectrum Trial subscription the most valuable possession of a horse breeder. of information available. For each dam line (name The member’s magazine DER HANNO- Especially in the Hanoverian breed there is a large of foundation mare and 7-digit-number for region of number of outstanding dam lines, producing sport origin, year of birth, and serial number within the VERANER is published monthly and is horses for the Olympic disciplines, licensed stallions year of birth) four categories can be opened. In the sent to all members of Hannoveraner and valuable dam lines. “Hanoverian dam line” of- graphic f.i. the first category – Breeding information Verband e. V. In the magazine you will fers to the breeder and all other horse enthusiasts progeny – of the tap-root mare Alferate 1190202, fi nd all relevant information pertaining the opportunity to get comprehensive information Wolter, Burg () which produced famous stal- to the breeding affairs including dates, about each recorded Hanoverian dam line. There are lions such as Garibaldi, Brentano and Wolkenstein interesting professional articles around more than 1,500 dam lines identified so far. and the Olympic dressage horse Beauvalais. horse breeding and competitions. Foreign members can choose between subscribing to the German or an Eng- lish pdf-version, or they can subscribe to both issues. The English version THE HANOVERIAN includes a selection of interesting articles and information from the German original.

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(1) The Hanoverian horse is bred as a race, which is especially suitable for horseback riding. We strive to breed horses, which are suitable for a performance career or for recreation use because of their inner attributes, rideability, their conformation, their mo- vement, their jumping ability and their health. (2) Based on the above, we strive to breed horses with an emphasized predisposition for dressage, jumping, or eventing. (3) With the attributes listed under (1), we also strive to breed horses for the sport of . Federal Champion Halifax VA driven by Marion Freymann.

Especially as competitors, horses with a Hanoverian brand create quite a stir in the competition arenas worldwide. Hanoverian Olympic winners, World- and European champions in the sport of dressage, jumping and eventing are the best ambassadors Satchmo: Team Olympic Champion under Isabell Werth. for quality and performance ability. In the area of recreational riding, Hanoverian horses consistently gain in popularity. Versatile serviceability distingu- Today the Hanoverian horse is one of the most im- ishes the Hanoverian breed. Verden’s auctions are portant breeds in the world. With about the breed’s showcase. 19,000 registered broodmares and 540 stallions, Hanover takes a leading position in the breeding of Olympic Team Champion FRH Butt’s Abraxxas horses worldwide, influences many other warmblood under Ingrid Klimke. Shutterfly: Three-time World Cup Winner breeds considerably, and is recognized as one of the under Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. original horse breeding areas.

Recreational fun at the shore of the North Sea. 6 THE HANOVERIAN JUMPER BREEDING PROGRAM

In 1993, the Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program was born. The focus for a selected group of Hanove- rian breeding stock will be to produce above average jumpers. This program is designed for mares with a jumper pedigree, and either with above average per- formances in competition, or a score of 8,0 or better for jumping ability in the mare performance test. For a mare to be accepted because of competition per- formances, she must have placed at least five times in jumper classes at the M-level (1.30 m classes). Successful descendants must have a success record at the S-level (1.40 m classes) or an international success record. The stallion inventory for the program includes sires with an above average performance record, and The stallion Satisfaction by Stakkato/Calypso II is an sires, whose descendants have above average per- offspring of the Hanoverian jumper horse program On the occasion of the Herwart-von-der-Decken- formance records. and now competing with in inter- Schau the best three-year-old mares of Hannoveraner national classes. Verband are presented. One highlight is the outdoor Every year, Hannoveraner Verband e. V. will automati- free-jumping. This Verband’s mare show is traditio- cally inform owners of those mares, which have been nally the prelude to the International Dressage- and selected for the program. Their breeding certificate Show-Jumping Festival on the grounds of the Nieder- will read “Programm Hannoveraner Springpferde- sachsenhalle in August. zucht” (Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program). A jumper horse logo is stamped on the horse’s passport and it’s ownership certificate under the pedigree in- formation.

In the Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program: Goldfever by Grosso Z/Galvano.

Every year in spring the best three- and four-year- olds descending from the Hanoverian Jumper Bree- ding Program compete in a free-jumping competition at Verden. Top-class judges comment on the perfor- mance of each horse. The competition is a showcase for these youngsters but also for the state-of-the-art in breeding show-jumpers in Hannover.

On foal shows for participants of the Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program, the youngest have their first public debut. The regional clubs organize regio- nal foal shows. 7 Guidelines for breeding

Hannoveraner Verband e. V. has formulated guideli- Guideline Identity nes for planning and realizing strategic goals. These e.g. Grey Top. guidelines describe the course of a decision process and, at the same time, they serve as a foundation for a discussion on how to realize definite measures. In a consistent effort to improve the breeding of ri- ding horses in accordance with the breeding goal, a dynamic process is being pushed ahead which brings about changes. In jumping horse breeding only jumping lines and refining stallions should be used. In dressage horse The breeding book committee of Hannoveraner Ver- breeding suitable jumping lines and refining stallions band e. V. formulated three guidelines. The guidelines should be used in addition to dressage lines. are in agreement with the breeding goal in the by- laws. They each represent a view on a part of the Quality breeding goal. The evaluation of the back construction is of special importance in the breeding of sport horses for all Emphasized Predisposition disciplines. Therefore we strive to improve the way Sport horse breeding requires to focus on one pre- of movement and the carrying power by selecting disposition for either dressage, jumping or eventing. horses which move with impulsion from the hindleg In the selection all the complexes of traits must be and with a supple but powerful back. The demand assessed. on the quality of the hooves and the foundation will Identity also again be increased. Hannoveraner Verband e. V. has the goal to lastingly stabilize the valuable genetic foundation of the Ha- noverian breed. Proven and newly created Hanoveri- an performance lines shall be promoted.

Guideline Quality e.g. De Niro.

Guideline focusing on one special predisposi- tion e.g. Lissaro v.d. Helle. 8 The Breeding Program Breed Population 19.000 mares 540 stallions ¡ Timeline ¡

All mares and stallions, which are used in the Hano- Dam and sire are entered into 12.000 130 state owned sires

bred mares 410 privately owned sires verian breed, must be registered in the appropriate the studbooks of breed associa- ¡ division of the Hanoverian mare or stallion books. tions, whose breeding program ¡

8.000 foals All the data concerning the horse (i.e. pedigree, co- is accepted by Hannoveraner ¡ lor, sex, date of birth, inspection scores, performance Verband e. V. ¡ test, coverings) are listed in the studbook. Broodma- Hannoveraner Verband e. V. 4.000 4.000 colts ¡

res as well as breeding stallions have to pass several must approve of the registrati- ¡ selection processes, which in part are prerequisites on system of the breed associa- 1th Selection for the approval. tion, which issued the registra- Stage Breeder’s personal foal evaluation ¡ tion papers. ¡ 2th Selection The brand of a horse is there- Exterior evaluation Recognized Pedigrees: Stage ¡ fore not relevant for the evalu- ¡ In addition to Hanoverian and Hessian horses, stal- ation of the pedigree, but the Mare shows Stallion pre-selection lions and mares from below listed populations may genetic aspect. For instance, a (2 to 6 years old) Veterinarian examination be registered, if they fulfilled the appropriate requi- mare with a Bavarian registra- Mare inspections Approval (21/ year old) rements with respect to studbook inspection, and in tion paper fulfills the require- (from 3 years on up) 2 ¡ ¡ the case of stallions, performance: ments, when her descendants 3thSelection belong to a population, which Stage Performance tests ¡ ¡ 1 english (xx) Hannoveraner Verband e. V. ac- 2 anglo Arab cepts, like Hanoverian, Trakeh- Mare performance- Stallion performance test, ner or English Thoroughbred. test competition 1 3 Arab (from 3 years on up) (3 /2 year old) ¡

If you decide to present a ¡ 4 non-Hanoverian mare for ac- 4thSelection ceptance into one of the Ha- Stage Integrated breed value estimation 5 noverian breeding books, it is – Stallion performance tests 6 other riding horse populations generally advisable to ask the – Mare performance tests About studbook division in Verden to – Competition results 12 years – Auction pre-selection In the case of “other riding horse populations”, the check the mare’s pedigree. following requirements must be met: With respect to the pedigree, the requirements according to the by-laws are met.

1 lauries Crusador xx 2 Bonaparte N AA 4 hohenstein/T. 5 contendro 9 Mare Selection

To be accepted into the studbook The studbook is divided into 3 parts: Checklist 1. Main studbook (symbol H) a. The pedigree of the mare must include three reco- 2. Studbook (symbol S) gnized generations. The dam may either be a Preparation 3. Pre-studbook (symbol V). main-, a studbook or a pre-studbook mare. ■ Select a date The studbook is closed. b. Hanoverian and Hessian mares must receive an ■ Enter the mare in writing in due time The majority of breed issues – especially outside overall score of at least 5,0. All sub criteria must (a confirmation receipt of the application Germany’s borders – deal with the main- and the receive a score of at least 4,0. will not be supplied) studbook. c. Non-Hanoverian warmblood mares with an accep- ■ For Non-Hanoverian mares, ask Hannoveraner To accept a mare into one of the mare book divisions, ted pedigree must have an overall score of 7,0 and Verband e. V. to check eligibility her pedigree, the conformation and the basic gaits no subscore below 5. In Russia and countries out- ■ Prepare the mare, braid her, practice the must meet certain criteria. side of , however, Non-Hanoverian warmb- presentation lood mares are only accepted if they meet the re- On the Day of the Inspection To be accepted into the main studbook quirements for main studbook. d. Thoroughbred, Anglo Arab and Arab mares ■ Do not forget the mare’s passport and a a. The mare’s pedigree must include four recognized check or credit card number to pay the fees generations, which means that her sire as well as without a performance test are accepted with a ■ Arrive at the inspection site in ample time the sires of the dam, the granddam and the great final score of 7,0. ■ Visit the secretary’s office first granddam on the damside are registered either in the studbook of Hannoveraner Verband e. V. or in Mare Inspection ■ After the mare has been evaluated on the triangle, be ready for the walk ring one of the recognized breed populations. The dam A foal can only be registered, if its dam was accepted of the mare must be registered in the main- or in in one of the studbooks at the latest during the year, the studbook, and the foal was born. To be accepted, the mare must be b. Hanoverian and Hessian mares must have obtai- presented for evaluation at one of the designated in- Evaluation ned at least a score of 6,0 at their studbook ins- spection sites. The evaluation takes place in a stand- The evaluation commission gives scores from 1 (very pection . The score of traits, which are relevant for still, the trot and the walk. An advantageous turnout bad) to 10 (excellent) for the following criteria: the acceptance, cannot be below 5,0. For mares of of the mare, i.e. good feed condition, braiding of the 1. Breed and sex type all other breeds/populations, the requirements , is in the breeder’s own interest. It is recom- 2. Quality of conformation in the final score increase to 7,0. In addition mended to practice the in- presentation at Head Thoroughbred, Anglo Arab and Arab mares need a home. Neck performance test or a performance record. position Frame Front legs Hind legs 3. Correctness of movement 4. Elasticity and impulsion (trot) 5. Walk 6. Overall impression and development

Only whole numbers will be given as scores. The scores for the sub categories one to six produce the final score, which is rounded up or down.

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their pedigree. The participation Mares’ Age The evaluation criteria: is recorded in the mare’s pass­ Three-year old and older mares are allowed to be pre- port. A one-time repetition of the Trot sented for inspection. There is no upper age limitati- test is possible. on. The individual criteria are graded Canter Average-score basic gaits in half scores from 0 (=not Mares’ Name shown) to 10 (excellent). The in- Walk · At the mare inspection, the mare will receive her of- dividual scores as well as the ficial name. Before the inspection, no names are re- average-scores for basic gaits, ri- Rideability judges gistered. The name preference should be noted on the deability and jumping are recor- Average-score rideability application. The name must begin with the first letter ded on the final certificate. Rideability guestrider · of the sire’s name, and cannot be changed at a later The mare performance test will date. The names of mares, which were registered with take place either as a one-day Free-jumping ability other breed associations, will transfer. test (a so-called ‘Feldtest’) or as Average-score jumping a station test. In the one-day Free-jumping scope · Dates and Sites test, the mares are tested in one day at a designated site. The dates for mare inspections in the individual states In a station test, which only the Hanoverian Riding are published in the member’s magazine DER HAN- and Driving School in Verden organize, the mares are NOVERANER (The Hanoverian) as well as on the In- prepared over a period of 25 days at these sites for ternet under www.hannoveraner.com. the final test. In addition to the evaluation of riding qualities, interior attributes like temperament, charac- Fees ter and performance willingness are being conside- Hannoveraner Verband e. V. will inform the breeder red. about the fees prior to the inspection. The fee schedu- le is published on www.hannoveraner.com. In additi- on to these fees as decided by the annual meeting an additional fee might be charged to cover travel ex- penses. Payment is due at the site in cash preferably, or by check or credit card. Station testing at the Riding Important: The horse’s passport has to be submitted and Driving School in Verden at the mare inspection. Without a passport, a mare cannot be inspected.

The Mare Performance Test Mare performance tests occupy an important position in the Hanoverian breed. It not only offers informati- on about the suitability of a mare as a sport horse, but also holds valuable information about the quality of inheritable traits of the dam’s sire. Three year old and older mares are eligible, if they are registered in the association’s studbook, or, in the event that they are not registered yet, if they are eli- gible for entry into the main studbook according to 11 Mare Selection

Studbook Inspection Minimum requirements for state’s premium award during the Performance Test: Basic Gaits Rideability Jumping On mare performance tests, mares are usually stud- book inspected at the same time. Often a presentati- 1. dual talented 7,0 7,0 7,0 on on the triangle is abandoned. The judges have ample opportunity to evaluate the impulsion and 2. talented for dressage 7,25 5,0 elasticity of the trot movement during the free-jum- (average of BG and RA) ping phase. The dates of mare performance tests in Germany are published in our magazine DER HAN- 3. talented for jumping 6,0 7,25 NOVERANER (The Hanoverian) as well as on the In- (average of RA and JP) ternet.

Mare Shows The State Premium Award Mare shows are showcases of our breed, which bree- The state premium is a promotional measure from the ding clubs and associations organize. Lower Saxonian government with the goal to keep Eligible for participation are Hanoverian and Hessian exceptional mares in the breeding program. Outside mares exclusively. the borders of Germany, the title elite is bestowed. Show classes: The requirements for “elite” status are the same as for “state premium”. Three- and four-year old mares 1. Two-year olds, which according to the pedigree are eligible for the state premium award. During the are eligible for the main studbook year, in which they receive the award, state premium 2. Three-year old main studbook mares with mare candidates must fulfill the following requirements, to performance test which the mare owners must attest: 3. Three-year old main studbook mares without mare 1. A Ia-prize on a mare show within the association’s performance test region. 4. Four-year old main studbook mares 2. Successfully complete a mare performance test, 5. Five- and six-year old main studbook mares, which namely with established requirements. For mares have at least one registered, live-born foal with a predisposition for dressage or jumping, dif- 6. Families ferent minimum requirements in the appropriate sub-categories apply. More in-depth information The conformation of the mares is evaluated while the may be obtained at the association’s office. mare stands, the trot is judged on the triangle. On the 3. A veterinary certificate must be provided, which following walk-ring, the mares are compared with confirms that the mare is not a roarer. each other and divided into two premium groups (Ia- or I prize). The mares do not receive scores. Only Ia - The “state premium” award is granted, once the mares are being ranked. mare delivered a life-foal. Until that time, mares are At the end, the mares are commented on. The best Champion mare at the Herwart von der Decken-Show: “state premium candidates”. Dany Belle by Don Cavallo – Grand Cru. mares of the individual classes will compete for the In Germany, the breeder can choose to enter into a title “Champion Mare of the Show”. These show re- so-called breeding obligation. If he does, it binds him sults are recorded with the association, but not in the to keeping the young mare in a breeding program for passport. On larger shows, special classes for Half- a certain time. As an incentive, the breeder receives a bred or jumper mares may be offered. financial reward.

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The second possibility grants the continuation of the State’s premium mare Pretoria by Pit/Grannus, highly successful in “state premium candidate” status without having to jumper classes up to the S-level enter the mare into a breeding program immediately. and dam of the international The state premium candidate turns into a state pre- jumper competitor and breeding mium mare, as soon as the first foal by a stallion re- stallion Vulkano FRH. gistered in the Stallion Book I is born. There is no time limitation for the birth of the foal.

The Performance Mare The title “Performance Mare” is awarded in addition to the state premium award. It distinguishes main studbook mares, which produced above average per- formances in the show ring and afterwards were placed back into the breeding program. The following titles are awarded: performance mare - dressage, - jumping, - eventing and – driving. To veraner Verband e. V. after the mare’s performance earn the title, the mare must have placed in first to employment. According to the discipline, in which the third position at least five times in dressage or in jum- mare was successful, the letter “D” for dressage is ping at the M/A-level or higher. In eventing, the mare added to the title, the letter “S” for jumping, “V” for The two-time champion family of the must have placed at the M-level at least once in first eventing, and “F” for driving. Just like the state pre- mare show in : state’s to fifth position and have two additional placings. mium award, Hannoveraner Verband e. V. records the premium mare Bellvue by Brentano II The title is awarded upon a written application of the performance award in the horse’s passport. It beco- with two daughters by Sandro Hit and mare owner, once a life-foal is registered with Hanno- mes a component of the name. Dauphin. Breeder and exhibitor: Rolf Deecke from .

13 Stallion Selection

Before a stallion is allowed to be used for bree- ■ A total of six generations of recognized lineage licensing in November or December, non-Hanoverian ding, he must be approved in Verden and must must be existent stallions with complete performance proof as well as have fulfilled the performance requirements. So- ■ A veterinary examination must be passed Hanoverian two-year old and older stallions may be lely three-year old Hanoverian or Hessian stallions ■ A pedigree verification presented. without a performance test may be provisionally ■ A final approval score of 7,0 or better for stallions A licensing under saddle takes place in April for Ha- entered into the Stallion Book I available only to a of the following populations: Hanoverian, Hessian, noverian and non-Hanoverian stallions. All participa- limited number of mares. Thoroughbred, Arab, Arabian Thoroughbred, and ting stallions must be presented under a rider. Anglo-Arab. Stallions of other races or populations The Stallion Licensing must have obtained a minimum score of 7,5 The Stallion Performance Test Requirements: After the licensing, the young stallions must complete Approvals ■ The minimum age is two years for Hanoverian and the stallion performance test. The following possibili- Hessian stallions. Stallions of other populations For the main licensing in October, the stallions are ties are available: the stallion performance test (at may be presented for approval with complete per- selected on a selection trip in September. Exclusively least 70-days), the combination of a 30-day test and formance proof two-year old Hanoverian and Hessian stallions are a horse show record (with placements in young horse ■ Base colors are black, , , or grey admitted. Immediately after the approval, the stallion classes and a final qualification to the Bundescham- ■ Dam and dam’s dam must be entered into the sales takes place. The approved as well as the non- pionate in Germany at the age of five or six), or a main studbook or if the stallion is not Hanoverian approved stallions are sold in an auction. performance record in dressage or jumper classes at a comparable breed book divisioncover_jahrbuch_hengste_11_jahrbuch_hengste_08 07.12.10 11:52 Seite 1 On the second the S-level or successes in eventing at the M-level. The following outline shows HANNOVERANER the different ways. The requirements for HIGHLIGHTS 2011 2011 HANNOVERANER Hannoveraner Hengst des Jahres 2010: Goldfever Hanoverian Stallion of the Year 2010: Goldfever

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29./30. April MAI-AUKTION April 29/30 MAY-AUCTION H Nachkommenleistung Hannoveraner Reitpferde Hanoverian Riding Horses A Zuchtwertschätzung 22./23. Juli SOMMERAUKTION July 22/23 SUMMER-AUCTION J Hannoveraner Reitpferde Hanoverian Riding Horses R 3. August HERWART VON DER August 3 HERWART VON DER E DECKEN SCHAU DECKEN SHOW N 4. - 7. August INTERNATIONALES DRESSUR- August 4-7 INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE UND SPRINGFESTIVAL AND JUMPING FESTIVAL A R TH

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27.-29. Oktober HENGSTKÖRUNG October 27-29 STALLION LICENSING H UND HENGSTMARKT AND STALLION SALES Auktion gekörter und Auction of licensed and nicht gekörter Hengste non licensed stallions 11./12. November NOVEMBER-AUKTION November 11-12 NOVEMBER-AUCTION Hannoveraner Reitpferde Hanoverian Riding Horses PFERDEZENTRUM ALSFELD HORSE CENTER ALSFELD 2./3. November 3. ALSFELDER ADVENT November 2/3 3RD ALSFELD ADVENT Hannoveraner Reitpferde Hanoverian Riding Horses

HANNOVERANER VERBAND E. V. Lindhooper Str. 92 · Niedersachsenhalle · D-27283 Verden (Aller) ERFOLG IN ALLER WELT Telefon 0 4231/6730 · Telefax 0 42 31 / 6 7312 · www.hannoveraner.com · e-mail: hannoveraner @ hannoveraner.com

The stallion approval in Verden is a highlight for every breeder. 14 Stallion Selection

Performance Test Options for Stallions Under Saddle The Breed Value Estimation All performances and evaluations of a horse from Stallion Perf. Test 30-Day Test + Elementary Test Competition (upper levels) competitions, mare inspection, mare performance 3- yr. old Temporary breeding Temporary breeding Temporary breeding test, stallion performance test and auction selections, license license (3-yr. old) license (3-yr. old) are valuable basic information for the breed value 30-day test + 70-day test 30-day test or just 70-day test Federal Championships estimation. These data are fed into a complicated for riding horses computer program, which computes breed values for the respective sires. Environmental influences, as far 4- yr. old Unlimited breeding Minimum requirements in: No breeding license license jumper horse classes as they can be grasped, and performances of relatives dressage horse classes will also be taken into consideration. These breed va- event classes lues are a tool for the breeder, when he selects a 5/6- yr. old Qualification for the No breeding license breeding stallion, however, they cannot be the sole Federal Championships: foundation for his decision. The breed values are pu- jumping blished annually in the Hannoveraner Jahrbuch dressage Hengste, which is obtainable at the central office of eventing the association. 7- yr. old Unlimited breeding license 5 placings in 1st to 3rd position and in dressage or jumper classes older at the S-level or 3 placings in eventing at the M-or S-level

Entry into the Stallion Book After the licensing and the performance test, a stalli- on may be entered into the stallion book I. A stallion is not automatically entered though. The stallion ow- ner must apply for it in writing and pay the applicable dues. This application must be submitted to Hannove- raner Verband e. V. by mid November for the following breeding season. It needs to be renewed annually. It is the responsibility of the stallion owner to know that he needs to reapply annually. All active stallions, which are entered into the stallion book I of the asso- ciation, are published in our association’s magazine DER HANNOVERANER and on the Internet.

During the course of the stallion performance test, stallions are put to the test! Here state stud sire Dancier during the cross-country phase of his performance test. 15 From Covering to Foaling

The stallion directory of Hannoveraner Verband e. V., and then hand it over to the stallion manager, before The Birth of the Foal which is published in DER HANNOVERANER and on the mare is covered for the first time. New breeders the Internet, includes all current, approved stallions receive blank forms on the breeding station. At the In the beginning of the year, Hannoveraner Verband in good standings. Only stallions, which are entered end of the breeding season, the breeder/mare owner e. V. will send out the foaling certificates, which were into the Stallion Book I of Hannoveraner Verband receives a confirmation from the stallion manager generated upon the information of the stallion ma- nagers, to the owners of the registered, covered ma- e. V., may be used for the Hanoverian breed. about the covering, which is either recorded on the res, as well as an envelope for a hair sample of the After having selected a well-suited sire, the breeder pre-printed breeding/insemination certificate or on a foal, which is required for pedigree verification. In directs his communications towards the stallion ow- breeding/insemination receipt. This document is to the event that the dam has not been DNA-tested, ner or the manager of the respective official bree- be saved. the mare owner receives a second envelope for the ding station. Additional information about the avai- The stallion manager reports all coverings to the as- dam’s pedigree verification. lability of the stallions can be obtained from the sociation until latest September 30th of each year. A delegate of the association records the birth of the Hanoverian magazine DER HANNOVERANER. Upon this information, a foaling certificate will be generated. foal and all pertinent information on the foal on the foaling certificate, which constitutes the foundation The Breeding Certificate In the event that frozen semen was used to insemi- for issuing the horse’s passport. In the beginning of each year, every Hanoverian nate the mare, there often is no direct contact bet- When a live foal is born, the birth must be reported breeder – upon payment of the annual dues – recei- ween the mare owner and the stallion manager. In as soon as possible to the office of the association so ves by mail a breeding/insemination certificate, these cases, the veterinarian, who inseminates the that the foal’s registration can be initiated. This is which lists the mare’s pertinent data. This computer- mare, signs the breeding certificate and the breeder especially important, when a Hanoverian foal is born generated certificate is compatible with modern sends it to Hannoveraner Verband e. V. during the outside Germany’s borders and travel arrangements technique. The mare owner must sign this certificate year of insemination. will have to be made. A birth may be announced by phone or in writing, but not with the foaling certificate. In the event the mare is not in foal, she lost the foal, or the foal dies before regist- ration, this information also needs to be recorded on the foaling certificate. If the foal dies, the birth date and the sex of the foal must be recorded. At the registration site, the breeder hands over the fo- aling certificate to the au- thorized delegate of the association, who will register the foal, i.e. he records the date of birth, color, sex, and markings and com- pletes the diagram for the horse passport. In additi- on, he collects the envelope with the hair samples, which will be used for the DNA-analysis to verify the pedigree. Afterwards the foal receives the foal brand with a two-digit registration number on its left hip.

16 Registration of a foal

Checklist

Breeding/Insemination ■ At the beginning of each year, every mare owner receives a breeding/insemination certi- ficate ■ After selecting a stallion, contact the stallion manager ■ When the mare is covered, present the bree- ding/insemination certificate to the stallion manager or veterinarian ■ In Germany the stallion manager will forward the appropriate documents to Hannoveraner Verband e. V. The Brands The Horse Passport ■ When frozen semen is used the appropriate and Certificate of Ownership part of the breeding/insemination certificate The following brands are used: foals out of main has to be forwarded to Hannoveraner Verband studbook and studbook mares receive the two A horse passport and a certificate of ownership are e. V. by the breeder crossed horse heads as brand on the left hip. issued, as soon as the foaling certificate has been Foals out of pre-studbook mares receive the simple processed and the result of the pedigree verification Foal Registration horse head as brand on the left hip. is available. The certificate of ownership, on the ■ Registration sites for foals are published in other hand, remains with the owner of the horse. In DER HANNOVERANER/THE HANOVERIAN The Life Number the event of a sale of said horse, both documents and/or on www.hannoveraner.com must be handed over to the buyer. With processing the foaling certificate, each horse ■ Register the foal for one of the sites in obtains a twelve-digit reference number, which is ample time preferably on the applicable form Please be aware that Hannoveraner Verband e. V. valid for life, the so-called life-number. This reference including a check or credit card number owns these documents. Upon the death of said hor- number is issued only once to one individual horse. It ■ At the foal’s registration, keep foaling certifi- se, they are to be returned to the association. consists of the following components: cate on hand ■ The branding delegate fills in the diagram, MICROCHIPPING which is required for the issue of a horse DE 431 31 46 111 10 Microchipping is done in passport. He forwards the foaling certificate Year of Birth countries where it is man- to Hannoveraner Verband e. V. Breeding Record datory by law. ■ The foal will be marked with the Hanoverian Locator from the foal brand Breeding Station previous year ■ Hannoveraner Verband e. V. will issue a horse Association Code passport and send it Breeder Association ■ If there is no life foal, mark the appropriate boxes on the foaling certificate and forward it Countrycode to Hannoveraner Verband e. V. A horse with this life-number is therefore a Hanoveri- an, born in 2010. His/her dam was the 111th mare, which was covered/inseminated at the breeding sta- tion # 46. 17 FÜR DAS PFERDELAND NIEDERSACHSEN

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there are four types of memberships with 01|2011 hannoveraner verband e. v.: thIS IS hoW you Become a DER HANNOVERANER “hanoverIan Partner” ■ Regular members, called Hanoverian breeders. A Nr. 1/ 85. Jahrgang | Januar 2011 | ISSN 1433-3457 | 3502 Hanoverian breeder is an owner of either a mare, You apply in writing for a membership as Hanoverian which is currently registered in one of the divisi- Partner. The application form is available at the cen- ons of the Hanoverian breeding book, or a stalli- tral office of the association or can be downloaded at on, which is registered in the stallion book I. www.hannoveraner.com. ■ Associate members, called Hanoverian partners. Zuchtwert- This is a supporting membership with the fol- Schätzung der hannoveraner lowing main services: Hannoveraner Hengste führend The member magazine DER HANNOVERANER is pu- – Subscription to the member magazine blished monthly and is sent to all members of Han- DER HANNOVERANER Sport Ukato gewinnt noveraner Verband e. V. In the magazine you will find Großen Preis von Dresden – Discounts for Verband’s services like all relevant information pertaining to the breeding – Seminars in Verden Auktion affairs including dates, interesting professional artic- – Website on motherlines Alsfelder Advent: Ein Satz nach vorne les around horse breeding and competitions. Foreign ■ Membership for young breeders members can choose between subscribing to the ■ Honorary members German or to an pdf-English version, or they can subscribe to both issues. The pdf-English version thIS IS hoW you Become a “The Hanoverian” includes a selection of interesting “hanoverIan Breeder” articles and information from the German original. It is published twelve times per year. 1. Through registering a mare at a mare inspection, 2. Through transferring an already registered mare to 03|2011 memBerShIP cancellatIon a new owner, DER HANNOVERANER 3. Through registering a stallion in the stallion book I. Nr. 3/ 85. Jahrgang | März 2011 | ISSN 1433-3457 | 3502 The cancellation of a membership – as breeder or as partner – must be in writing and is only possible to A membership application form is available at the the end of a year at six weeks’ notice. central office of the association or can be downloa- Sport In allen ded at www.hannoveraner.com. With the application, Disziplinen vorne changeS of oWnerShIP an admission fee is due according to the fee struc- Zucht If you purchase a mare, which has already been re- ture. Springpferdezucht auf breiter Basis gistered in a division of the mare book by its previ- Auktion ous owner and is still current, you only have to notify An annual fee is due for every registered mare and for Zufriedenheit auf allen Seiten the association about the change of ownership, and the personal membership. This fee includes a you have to fill out a membership application. The subscription for the association’s magazine DER mare’s transfer is subject to a fee. HANNOVERANER, which is published monthly. Right after the sale of a mare or upon her retirement In addition to the membership with Hannoveraner from breeding, the owner should give notice to the Verband e. V., every Hanoverian breeder must also association in writing at least six weeks prior to join a local horse-breeding club as long as one exists year’s end not to be charged annual dues. in the region of his/her residence. The local horse- breeding clubs tend to the breeders needs on the spot i.e. by organizing breed events.

19 Verden Auctions

Verden’s Gala Evenings are part of the opening ceremo- Verden’s auction program is in existence since 1949. sale collection in August and in November. The stalli- nies of the elite auctions. In addition to classical show Since 1972, the auctions take place in the Nieder- on approval with the following stallion sales at the intermezzos, the presentation of the auction takes cen- ter stage during these events. sachsenhalle. In the beginning, they took place twice end of October presents a true highlight within the a year as elite auctions only. breeding and sale events. Since 2009 riding horses The continuous expansion of the system took place have also been sold at the “Alsfelder Advent“ auction through introducing additional riding horse auctions, at the end of November at the horse center Alsfeld. since 1985 in July and January, and since 1994 in The careful selection of the horses, the competence May and November. and seriousness with respect to the offered advice As of 1975, an extensive number of foals are offered and the professionalism during the entire settlement for sale in August. Since 1994 the elite auctions in are Verden’s much-appreciated standards worldwide. April and October were complemented with early and “Newcomers” just as experienced horse enthusiasts late born foals. As of 2004, the May auction was also receive all requested information. Service is written in expanded in this direction. Broodmares are part of the capital letters! 20 Verden Auctions

LANTINUS ELVIS VA SATCHMO BRENTINA SUNRISE BY LANDKÖNIG / ARGENTINUS BY ESPRI / GARIBALDI II BY SAO PAULO / LEGAT BY BRENTANO II / LUNGAU BY SINGULAR JOTER / WERTHER From Verden’s auction stage to Martin Schaudt discovered Elvis In 1996 on the stallion sales, Uwe In 1994 Brentina sold on Verden’s Sunrise sold in 1994 on Ver­den’s the international arena: Latinus VA on Verden’s elite auction in Schulten-Baumer acquired Satch- fall elite auction to the United Sta- elite foal auction to the Nether­ was discovered on Verden’s fall 2000. Under his rider Nadine Ca- mo as a non-approved stallion. tes. With her trainer and rider lands. There she developed into an elite auction in 2002; and now he pellmann, he conquers internatio- Under his rider Isabell Werth, Debbie McDonald, Brentina ad- internationally successful dressage successfully competes in internati- nal dressage competitions. At the Satchmo became individual and vanced to become one of the most horse. Under her rider Imke Schel- onal jumper classes at the S-level 2008 in Hong team World Champion in Aachen successful dressage horses in the lekens-Bartels, she became Euro- under his rider Dennis Lynch. Kong, he was a member of in 2006. At the Olympic Games in U.S. On the international dres- pean team champion in Turin in Germany’s gold medal winning Hong Kong in 2008, he was a sage stage, she received outstan- 2007, and won the individual bon- dressage team. member of Germany’s gold medal ding results at World Champion- ze medal. The following year, she winning team. ships and the Olympic Games. won the team silver medal at the Olympic Games in Hong Kong.

Winter-Auction 2010 (4- to 6-year old riding horses) Summer-auction 2010 (3- to 6-year old riding horses) Stallion SALES 2010 (approved stallions) Number of sold horses 92 horses Number of sold horses 86 horses Number of sold horses 44 horses Average price € 13.829,00 Average price € 15.606,00 Average price € 60.522,00 Top price € 50.000,00 Top price € 75.000,00 Top price € 300.000,00 (non-approved stallions) Springauction 2010 (Elite Riding Horses) Elite Foal and Broodmare Auction 2010 Number of sold horses 40 horses Number of sold horses 74 horses Foals Average price € 20.987,00 Average price € 30.344,00 Number of sold foals 246 foals Top price € 95.000,00 Top price € 127.000,00 Average price € 6.884,00 Foals Top price € 55.000,00 Nov.-Auction 2010 (3- to 6-year old riding horses) Number of sold foals 44 foals Broodmares Number of sold horses 91 horses Average price € 6.929,00 Number of sold mares 14 horses Average price € 14.565,00 Top price € 32.000,00 Average price € 13.357,00 Top price € 41.000,00 Top price € 30.500,00 Mai-Auction 2010 (3- to 6-year old riding horses) Alsfelder Advent (3- to 6-year old riding horses) Number of sold horses 77 horses Fall-Auction 2010 (Elite Riding Horses) Number of sold horses 38 horses Average price € 14.451,00 Number of sold horses 86 horses Average price € 14.831,00 Top price € 45.000,00 Average price € 35.500,00 Top price € 42.000,00 Top price € 320.000,00 21 Enjoy Hanoverians

These farms especially focus on healthy raising and horse-appropriate rearing and raising virtues especially important for pleasure riding like composure, ease, safe for hacking during training and schooling. Lots of farms are situated in an attractive landscape, from the holiday island Föhr to the Lüneburg Heat and the Harz Mountains, providing offers for tourists, HANNOVERANER too. As to the subjects “Raising and Training”, Hannove- raner Verband e. V. has agreed on a co-operation with the well-known western and pleasure horse trainer Peter Kreinberg applies and teaches the “Gentle Peter Kreinberg. It is the aim to include ground work Touch”-method to guarantee the horses to have confi- „Enjoy Hanoverians“ is the motto, meant to empha- training according to “The Gentle Touch®”-method dence, to be composed and to have good manners size that Hanoverian horses are also a perfect partner in the training of young horses in order to prepare for pleasure riding. Hanoverian breeding and training them the best possible way for their use as riding hor- fields. And they frequently participated at smaller farms that offer horses and/or different services espe- se in the different disciplines. Many of our corporate competitions at the weekends. cially for pleasure riders form the basis of this pro- farms offer this training method. Mares that refused to work or with a bad character gram. Hanoverians are excellent to ride were of no use. This is how the modern Hanoverian Hanoverian breeders do not only talk about the im- horse developed: It has been shaped by the close portance of considering riding qualities when deci- contact with humans over generations. It has an ho- ding to breed a mare. Rideability, character and tem- nest character, willingly works and matches different perament are core values when choosing mares and requirements and disciplines. Due to these favourable stallions. These features are also of tremendous influ- inner qualities, the Hanoverian horse is very popular ence at the stallion performance test (70-day-test) as all over the world today. And it is a popular breed for these partial scores make up more than 50 percent of trekking and endurance riding, for hunting, conventi- the final score. onal competitions and for the different riding styles. Mares are also consequently chosen according to Suitable for outdoor boarding their riding qualities. Year by year, approx. 1,200 Hanoverian horses are as suitable for outdoor raising young mares are presented under the rider at mare as many other horse breeds. It is a common practice performance tests before they start their breeding in the Hanoverian breeding area that foals and mares career. Apart from judging basic gaits and jumper abi- leave their stables in spring to spend the following lities, greatest importance is attached to excellent ri- months outside until they are stabled again and wea- deability. ned in autumn. Yearlings and two-year olds are fre- Breeding Area and Breeders quently grown up in herds on huge pastures, so that they have no problems to spend the winter months in The Lower Saxonian farms are regarded as the cradle big stalls in herds, too. of the Hanoverian breed. They are surrounded by vast grasslands and offer perfect conditions for horses to grow up. Before tractors conquered agriculture, ma- You will find an extensive overview of all what Han- res were not only used for breeding purposes, they noveraner Verband e. V. has to offer in this section of also had to earn their living with hard work on the our website at www.hannoveraner.com 22 Contacts

hannoveraner Verband e.V. Lindhooper Straße 92 · D-27283 Verden Postfach 1743 · D-27267 Verden Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Phone (+49) 42 31-67 30 Fax (+49) 42 31-6 73 12 Internet: www.hannoveraner.com E-Mail: [email protected] Contact details for the contact persons Dr. Werner Schade Dr. Ludwig Christmann Gerhard Wiechers can be found on the next page. Managing and Breeding Director Consulting and Developement, Manager of the financial affairs Breeding abroad

Dr. Enno Hempel Ulrich Hahne Dr. Günther Friemel Tanja Coors Public Relation Manager Studbook Manager Auktion Director Studbook international Deputy Breeding Manager

HORSE CENTre Alsfeld Make use of the offers Training at reasonable rates Please visit us at the Horse Center Alsfeld Fundamental training of riding horses of all (right on A5, Exit Alsfeld-West) ages (including breaking to saddle) For further information contact Preparation for auction pre-selections Elke Fietzner at +49 (0) 6631/96550 Preparation for mare performance tests or visit our webpage at www.pferdezucht-hessen.de

hannoveraner Verband e.V. An der Hessenhalle 5 · D-36304 Alsfeld [email protected] Pferdezentrum Alsfeld Phone +49 (0) 66 31 / 96 55 0 · Fax +49 (0) 66 31 / 96 55 23 www.hannoveraner.com

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Chairman: Manfred Schäfer, Köchingen Hanoverian Studbooks abroad Denmark

Deputies: Hermann-Jürgen Rump, Australia Hannoveraner Avlsforeningen i Danmark Norddrebber Lorenz Linnet (Chairman) The Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia Konrad Böth, Niederwalgern Saksen 2 · DK 8464 Galten Cheryl O’Brien (President) Hartmut Wilking, Stemwede Ph.: 00 45 - 40 17 20 82 · www.hannoveraner.dk P. O. Box 2039 · Brisbane. Qld. 4001 · Australia Finland Managing and Dr. Werner Schade Ph.: 0754 651960 · Internet: www.hanoverian.org.au Finnish Hannoverian Association Breeding Director: +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 40 Great Britain Sekretary: Kristina Schlüter Miia Ojala (President) · Kartanontie 76 · 31300 Tammela +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 40 The British Hanoverian Horse Society Ph.: 3 58 (0) 5 04 67 33 38 · www.hannoveraner.fi [email protected] John Shenfield (secretary) Ecton Field Plantation Studbook Manager: Ulrich Hahne Ecton Lane · Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BP Association Française des Eleveurs et des Amis +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 13 Ph. & fax: 01604-492750 du Cheval Hanovrien · Afeach [email protected] Internet: www.hanoverian-gb.org.uk Edouard Dewez (président) 20 rue des Charbonniers F59610 Fourmies Chief Executive: Gerhard Wiechers New Zealand Ph.: 0033-327 599 782 · e-mail: [email protected] +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 22 The New Zealand Hanoverian Society Italy [email protected] Bridget Sutton (president) Titi Road · RD3 · Pukehohe · Ph.: 092 36 36 30 Allevatori Hannoveraner Italia Auction Director: Dr. Günther Friemel Internet: www.nzhanoverian.com Birgit Schröppel +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 31 Str. Portaria Camp 12 c · 05021 Asquasparta (TR) Fax: +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 67 U.S.A. Ph.: 0039 - 33 37 16 16 12 · www.hannoveraner.it [email protected] The American Hanoverian Society russia 4067 Iron Works Pkwy (office) Breeding abroad: Dr. Ludwig Christmann Suite 1 · , KY 40511 Hannoveraner Klub Russland +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 15 Ph.: 859-255-4141 · Fax: 859-255-8467 Marina Politova · 143408 Moskauer Gebiet [email protected] Internet: www.hanoverian.org Krasnogorsk · Uspenskaja, 24-255 Internet: www.rushannoveraner.com Monika Meyer (Breed Orientation Course) Hanoverian Breeding Clubs Sweden +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 14 Studbook is kept by Hannoveraner Verband e.V. in Ger- Svenska Hannoveranerklubben [email protected] many. Direct membership with Hannoveraner Verband. Pernilla Ström · Stall Tygelsjögarden, 24791 Södra Sandby · ph.: +46 709423370, Maren Schlender Canada e-mail: [email protected] +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 63 Canadian Hanoverian Society [email protected] Michael Boyd · email: [email protected] South AfriCa Tanja Coors Breeding Club Eastern Canada South African Hannoveraner Breeders Association (Studbook international) Internet: www.hanoverianbreedersclub.com Stafford Robinson · Postnet Suite 188 +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 19 Breeding Club Western Canada Fourways North · 2086 Johannesburg Internet: www.canadianhanoverians.com e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Public Relations: Dr. Enno Hempel Cooperation of Hannoveraner Verband e.V. with: +49 (0) 42 31 - 6 73 36 Niedersächsisches Landgestüt Celle Verein hannoverscher [email protected] State Stud Manager: Dr. Axel Brockmann Privathengsthalter e.V. 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