A New Brand for AHS in 2008 May 12, 2008 - 10:49:51 AM
Following last fall's referendum, the American Hanoverian Society (AHS) membership, by a two-thirds margin, voted to retire the H-US brand that had been used since 1993 to mark the foals of Studbook and Main Studbook mares. The membership voted to introduce the H brand effective with the foal crop of 2008.
Important Revision to Pedigree Upgrade Procedure Apr 18, 2008 - 10:03:09 AM
During its teleconference meeting of April 9, the board of directors of the American Hanoverian Society accepted an important revision to the ongoing procedure for studbook revisions and consequent pedigree upgrades. This revision concerns Thoroughbred, Arabian and Anglo-Arabian mares previously entered into AHS's breeding program. The balance of this notice refers to Thoroughbreds but applies to Arabian and Anglo-Arabian mares as well.
Jumper Breeding Program Updates Apr 15, 2008 - 1:44:54 PM
The Jumper Breeding Committee met during the AHS Annual Meeting in early February. Several ideas were discussed that will result in some exciting new programs for promoting North American-bred show jumpers and for educating those interested in breeding show jumpers.
ES Mister A (1984-2008) Apr 15, 2008 - 12:35:09 PM
It is with great sadness that the AHS reports the loss of yet another Elite Stallion in recent weeks as the Strahan family's Mister A (Matcho x-Goldeiche/Goldstein) has passed away.
ES For Paragon (1994-2008) Apr 8, 2008 - 9:33:24 AM
The Elite Hanoverian stallion For Paragon (For Pleasure-SPS Pascona/Pinkus) has passed away due to injuries incurred in a stable accident. From 1998 through 2007, For Paragon sired 20 AHS registered offspring, including two Main Studbook mares.
