Hannoveraner Dressage Horse Breeding Program (PHD)
Mares are entered in one of the following categories. In order to receive a * / ** / *** classification, the mare must be actively registered as a broodmare with the Hannoveraner Verband. For the time being, there is no basic population of dressage horse breeding.
A star * is awarded on the basis of the mare's own performance in the mare performance test, the sport test or the Hannoveraner Riding Horse Championships.
- In the mare performance test, the average for basic gaits must be at least 7.67 and the average for rideability at least 7.75.
- In the Hannoveraner dressage sport test, an average of at least 7.67 for the basic gaits and at least 7.75 for the rideability.
- Final participation in the Hannoveraner Riding Horse Championships.
A two-star rating ** is awarded on the basis of own performance in competition. Own competition successes:
- Three placings in medium* level dressage tests or higher.
- Qualification for the Bundeschampionat/World Championships for Young Dressage Horses.
- Final placing in the Hannoveraner Dressage Horse Championships.
A three-star *** classification is awarded on the basis of successful offspring in competition. Two offspring with one of the following successes each are required:
- One offspring with qualification for the Bundeschampionat/World Championships for Young Dressage Horses.
- One offspring with a final placing in the Hannoveraner Dressage Horse Championships.
- One offspring with a placing in at least one advanced (S) level dressage test or higher.
Brochure
The program brochure lists each participating mare with pedigree, mare line, breeder, owner and previous year's breeding.
Sticker for the horse passport of your PHD*/**/*** mare
On request you will receive a sticker for the horse passport of your mare, you can apply for it here. The processing fee is 10,00 € plus VAT. If your mare reaches a higher level in the PHD system, you can apply for a new sticker. For future offspring, the highest level achieved by the mare will appear in the pedigree.
Stable plaque
Order a valuable stable plaque for mares participating in the Hannoveraner Dressage Breeding program now! This shows the logo of the program with the data of the mare.
Breeding fee reduction for the PHD*, PHD** and PHD*** mares
Some stallion stations offer a stud fee reduction for the PHD*, PHD** and PHD*** mares.
> Details about the participating stations and stallions can be found here
Antonia Heise
Assistant to the Breeding Manager, special projects, Hannoveraner Dressage Breeding Programm, Next-Gen Breeder
Do you have any questions about the Hanoverian Dressage Breeding Program? We will be happy to help you.