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Dear British Hanoverians<\/p>\n

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt wishes and thank you all for your continued support.<\/p>\n

Our Annual Show & Gala Evening, in memory of the late Ted Green was such a memorable occasion and one we will never forget.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled about the plans in progress and can’t wait to share more details with you and below is our review of 2024.<\/p>\n

Happy New Year!<\/td>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Review of 2024 – Annual Show & Gala Evening in Memory of Ted Green<\/strong> –
\nWritten by Dr Ludwig Christmann<\/p>\n

The major two-day show of the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS) on 28th & 29th August 2024 at Moreton Morrell College, Warwickshire featured an extensive program, which included, a foal show, mare show, mare performance test as well as ridden tests for horses of all ages.<\/p>\n

A major highlight was the Gala evening which was very well received. The Gala evening was dedicated to very much missed Ted Green, former President and Chair of the BHHS. \u00a0Ted\u2019s son, Andrew Green, had travelled from Scotland for the evening and gave an entertaining talk about his father, who was always good for interesting stories.<\/p>\n

Dr Ludwig Christmann from Germany was Head Judge and also paid tribute to
\nTed Green’s achievements: \u201cAfter Ted Green was elected Chairman of the BHHS in 1998, he succeeded in uniting the Hanoverian breeders in England. He had an irresistible British sense of humour and a clear idea of what needed to be done. He was a good speaker, but also a hard and convincing worker. He received great recognition from the German Hannoveraner Verband for his achievements. At the 2011 Delegates’ Meeting, he received the Verband’s Golden Badge of Honor for his services.\u201d<\/p>\n

The highlight of the Gala Evening was the foal finale. \u00a0During the day, the five best colts and fillies were selected. These were absolute top foals that would have deserved this distinction in Germany as well. The Champion foal was Lord of the Dance, a long-lined, typey son of Lord Europe out of a dam by Sir Heinrich bred and owned by Stena Hoerner. He always lived up to his demanding name and really impressed in all three basic gaits. The best filly was a very feminine, light-footed daughter of F\u00fcrst Zonik PS out of a Weltmeyer dam line, who showed no weaknesses in any of the four evaluation criteria: type, foundation, trot and walk. She was bred and owned by Roslyn Palmer, who, together with her husband, was a BHHS \u00a0breeder from the very beginning of the Society\u2019s formation. The Palmer\u2019s have now retired from breeding, so it was fitting to say goodbye with such a prestigious event.<\/p>\n

One of the attractions of the Gala evening was the presentation of four approved dressage stallions under saddle. These included Don Dante, the Dancier\/Salvano son born in England in 2007 and offered by Stratton Stud. \u00a0He was sire of the highest scoring mare in the mare performance test at this show. Don Dante was successful up to Inter I level.<\/p>\n

Other stallions presented were Timolin, born in 2011, by Totilas\/Sion, successful in dressage at Grand Prix \u00a0and Intermediate eventing, from Jennie Loriston-Clarke\u2019s Catherston Stud. \u00a0Jennie Loriston-Clarke, a grande dame of sport horse breeding and equestrian sport, has bred and produced many top horses and represented Great Britain at four Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

Sezuan’s Donnerhall, born in 2015 by Sezuan\/Sir Donnerhall and Galaxico, born 2010 by Grand Galaxy Win\/Samarant were both presented by the influential British Stallion breeding Company Elite Stallions. Sezuan\u2019s Donnerhall was originally presented in Germany by the Schockem\u00f6hle station. \u00a0 Galaxico comes from the successful mare line of Claudine and was bred by Willem Klausing.<\/p>\n

Seven dressage mares were presented in the mare performance test, most of which were presented by experienced dressage riders. With new rule changes they chose not show themselves in free jumping. Nevertheless, there were differences in the quality of the presentation, particularly with regard to correct contact. Correct riding was \u00a0rewarded by the judges. A good example of this was the mare test winner Donna Danita by DonDante\/F\u00fcrstenreich, who impressed above all with her excellent rideability and attitude. She was presented at the Gala evening together with the reserve mare,KF Serafina by Sir Donnerhall\/Dimaggio, a five-year-old, long-legged and strong-moving mare bred and owned by Hilary Macdonald.<\/p>\n

The Mare Show took place the following day. \u00a0Twenty six mares were presented and two mare families were shown. Vitalis proved his sire qualities in the UK, as well as in Germany after his success at the Herwart-von-der-Decken show in Verden. \u00a0He sired the Champion mare in England – the five year old Vitalia T out of a dam by Dankesch\u00f6n\/Flamur, who was also the mare performance test winner the previous day. \u00a0The chestnut mare is big framed with substance and three excellent gaits and very good rideability as seen\u00a0in the mare performance test the day before. She was also the Champion mare and Supreme Champion in 2023. \u00a0 Many congratulations to the Hoerner family, who also bred the Champion colt foal.<\/p>\n

The Reserve mare champion was the 12 year old dark bay Safari, by the Sandro Hit son Santana out of a Dutch jumping mare by Concorde, owned by Nick Lawson. A dash of jumping blood is always useful when breeding dressage horses.<\/p>\n

The winning mare family was the family of the Zack\/Londonderry daughter Zsa Zsu (breeder Sara Lucas, owned by Rachel Crook)with her class-winning yearling daughter Fernanda by Franz Ferdinand bred by Carsten Sandrock and owned by Sean White and the four-year-old Wavavoom daughter, Beaumont Valentina bred and owned by Rachel Crook.<\/p>\n

Other class winners included:<\/p>\n

Premium candidate, Newton Dancing Sands by Damaschino\/FirstChoice, bred and owned by Elite Dressage won the two year old class.<\/p>\n

Premium candidate, Fabiola by Feinrich\/Quattro breeder Pauline Jaggs and owned by Jamie Reynolds, won the three year old class.<\/p>\n

Premium candidate , Who’s That Girl by Wild Child\/Supertramp, breeder Lynne Crowden and owned by \u00a0Zoe Leigh-Finch won the four year old class<\/p>\n

Hann.Pr.Fenella by Flammengold\/Buddenbrock, breeder Katy Holder-Vale and owner Peter Vousden, won the six to nine year old mareclass.<\/p>\n

In \u00a0the class for yearling colt, considering stallion selection, Denise Mitchell, a regular customer of the Verden Foal Auctions, won the class with Venice by Vivaldos\/Danone bred by Felicia Wehrenpfennig ahead of \u00a0Bonaggio by Bonhoeffer\/Dimaggio bred by Heike Indenbirken.<\/p>\n

Dr. Ludwig Christmann<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n
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British Hanoverian Stallion Licensing –
\n27 October 2024 Home Farm, Hothorpe, Leicestershire<\/strong>
\nWritten by Katy Holder-Vale<\/p>\n

The month of October marked a significant event for our British Hanoverian community with the stallion licensing taking place at Hothorpe, Leicestershire. This prestigious event showcased the exceptional quality and potential of our young stallions.<\/p>\n

The first stallion to be presented was the two year old ‘So Skywalker,’ bred and owned by Elena Baturina. This promising young stallion, sired by So Unique and out of a dam by Bon Coeur and further back by F\u00fcrst Nymphenburg, was expertly prepared and presented by Alejandro Fari\u00f1a Rodriguez. I have fond memories of branding his mother as a foal, and it was heartening to see such a fine progeny. Skywalker exhibited a very modern and elegant type, showing an elastic trot and an uphill canter, characterized by good airtime with the hindlegs. His movement was both fluid and expressive.<\/p>\n

Following Skywalker, we had the pleasure of evaluating the three year old ‘Daydream Believer,’ bred and owned by Nikki Heath. This impressive stallion, sired by Dream Boy and out of Hamberina (Silbermond x Wifawander xx), was presented and ridden by Darren Hicks. Daydream Believer stood out with his well-developed size and substance. Although he possesses a somewhat old-fashioned type, this is exactly what some of our breeders are looking for\u2014stallions with bone, size, and quality. His training and bravery, especially given his age, were commendable, and he demonstrated exceptional rideability under saddle. Daydream Believer’s performance hinted at a very promising future in Dressage, and we eagerly anticipate his career progression.<\/p>\n

We were once again honoured by the presence of Dirk Mehnert from the Hannoveraner Verband e.V. Dirk, a respected vet and along-standing judge for the stallion licensing commission, brought his wealth of knowledge and experience to our event, ensuring that the evaluations were thorough and of the highest standard.<\/p>\n

It was a privilege to oversee such an event, witnessing the culmination of careful breeding, expert preparation, and the promising potential of our young stallions. As Chairman of the BHHS and an International Judge, I am confident that both ‘So Skywalker’ and ‘Daydream Believer’ will make significant contributions to the future of British Hanoverian breeding.<\/p>\n

Katy Holder-Vale, Chairman of the BHHS and International Judge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Young Breeders<\/strong><\/p>\n

The British Hanoverian Horse Society is looking for young people ages 12 to 25.<\/p>\n

Who love horses and want to learn more.<\/p>\n

BHHS Young Breeders was developed to support and educate our young breeders in both breeding and all aspects of the industry.<\/p>\n

We offer the opportunity to learn about our breed and industry alongside a chance to compete against other studbooks and of course have fun along the way.<\/p>\n

BHHS offers our Annual Show, allowing our YB to see a large selection of horses from foals to ridden horses and learn from both British & International Judges.<\/p>\n

Opportunities to attend our stallion licensing and Mare Performance Tests and take part in other event during the year.<\/p>\n

Every two years we select a team to represent BHHS at the International Young Breeders Championships, an opportunity for our young breeders to showcase their skills against other studbooks from around the world. \u00a0Each competition is held in a different country so its a great experience for our breeders.<\/p>\n

You do not need to own your own Hanoverian to join BHHS Young Breeders but you do need to work or study within the industry and be between 11 and 25 years of age.<\/p>\n

Form more information have a look at the World Breeding Federation of Sports Horses<\/p>\n

www.young-breeders.com<\/a>. We also have a Facebook page \u2018BHHS Young Breeders\u2019. If you have any questions then please email us at info@hanoverian-gb.org.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/section>\n