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.
Antonia Heise
Assistant to the Breeding Manager, special projects, VET+
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