The British Hanoverian Horse Society

Welcome to the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS).

The BHHS is a full daughter society of the Verband hannoverscher Warmblutzüchter (Hanoverian Warmblood Breeders’ Association) in Germany. The impressive record of Hanoverian horses internationally underlines the importance of the relationship between a sound breeding programme and the highest level of achievement in sport. Photographs © Kevin Sparrow
The British Hanoverian Horse Society holds a number of events throughout the year. In addition to the main annual show there are also a number of regional foal shows where foals can be branded and shown. Mares can also be graded at these events. Depending on demand, there may be one or more Mare Performance Tests held in addition to the one at the annual show.
Photographs © Kevin Sparrow
There can be no question that the Hanoverian Horse represents today one of the most prominent breeds of riding horses in the world.

A Hanoverian is a warmblood horse originating in Germany, which is often seen in the Olympic Games and other competitive English riding styles, and have won gold medals in all three equestrian Olympic competitions. It is one of the oldest, most numerous, and most successful of the warmbloods. Originally a carriage horse, infusions of Thoroughbred blood lightened it to make it more agile and useful for competition. The Hanoverian is known for a good temperament, athleticism, beauty, and grace. Photographs © Kevin Sparrow

For Change of Ownership, Overstamping and Foal Registration please email us at bhhsuk@gmail.com for the relevant forms

Annual General Meeting 2019

The British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS) is pleased to announce that their Annual General Meeting will be held at Horwood House,

British Hanoverian Horse Society Annual Show 2018

Posted by BHHS on Friday, 5 October 2018

The busy summer show season for the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS) was concluded on the last week of September with the 2018 Annual Show at Keysoe.

The BHHS Committee was joined by Dr Schade from the Hannoveraner Verband for what was a very successful event.

The Rhineland mare Sezuki (Sezuan x Sherlock Holmes x Consul), bred by Christian Heinrich owned by Sandy Senior of Glossoms Stud, was named as this year’s Supreme Champion.

Statement from the Board of the Hannoveraner Verband regarding WFFS

Posted by BHHS on Wednesday, 18 July 2018

A few days ago the board of the Hanoverian Association passed the following resolution regarding WFFS in stallions:

1. Stallions newly presented for licensing are required to be tested for WFFS as of the passing of the resolution. The result of this test must be attached to the registration for the licensing. For young stallions pre-selected for the main licensing in October, it is sufficient to provide proof of the WFFS test after admission.

Samba Hit III

Posted by BHHS on Tuesday, 24 April 2018

British Rhineland's would like to welcome Samba Hit III who is now standing at Witcham Farm Stud

Samba Hit III is a stallion of truly outstanding quality, demonstrated by his score of 9.0 at the 30-day stallion performance test. This stallion has magnificent temperament and his potential is further enhanced by the quality of his paces, his phenomenal ground covering walk, his balance and the cadence of his trot and the rhythmical uphill canter, along with his amazing ability to collect.

BHHS Travel to Australia to Evaluate Mares and Foals

Chairmain Katy Holder-Vale has recently been over in Australia evaluating Mares and Foals.

Have you got a foal due this year or thinking of breeding?

Posted by BHHS on Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Are you a first time breeder?

Are you worried about what to expect, how to handle the foal, what to do once the foal has arrived?

Would you like to learn what to do and how to do it?

Ian Vandenberghe is running a Foal Handling and Stud Practice Clinic in Witney in June and July.

Former College Equine Lecturer and Stud Manager, Ian Vandenberghe, has over 22 years experience of stud work including foaling over 600 mares. He is often called in to deal with dystocia and young foal problems.

AGM 2018

Posted by BHHS on Sunday, 18 March 2018

The British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS) is pleased to announce that their Annual General Meeting will be held at Horwood House, Mursley Rd, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes MK17 0PH on Saturday 24 March 2018 at 1pm.

AGM Agenda 2018

Posted by BHHS on Saturday, 17 March 2018

The BHHS AGM Agenda 2018

On Saturday 24 March 2018 1pm
Horwood House, Mursley Road, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes MK17 0PH

FREE BUFFET FOR MEMBERS AT 12-00

1. WELCOME FROM CHAIRMAN

2. APOLOGIES.

3. MINUTES OF 2017 AGM

4. ACCOUNTS 2017

5. ELECTION OF AUDITORS under Article 27

6. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS.

7. RULE AMENDMENTS Changes to the breeding rules in line with German society.

Hochadel

Posted by BHHS on Monday, 19 February 2018

The highest ranked living British based dressage stallion on the WBFSH 2017 rankings.

After a series of wins and high placings in the young horse tests, Hochadel won the 2003 Stallion Performance Test in Adelheidsdorf earning a perfect score of 10 for rideability and walk and 9 for his trot.

Annual General Meeting 2018

Posted by BHHS on Tuesday, 23 January 2018

The Agenda will include the presentation of the annual report and accounts for approval, election of committee members as necessary and any other business suitable for an AGM. The full Agenda will be published on the website in due course.

The highest ranked living British based dressage stallion on the WBFSH 2017 rankings.

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