The first German Breed Orientation Course was organized in 1986 and has proven to be an excellent opportunity to acquaint friends and breeders of the Hanoverian horse with our breeding program and method of selection. The American Hanoverian Society (AHS) “All About Hanoverians” seminars cover the same topics as the Verband’s Orientation Course, but is modified to reflect AHS goals and North American breeding stock.

Topics of Discussion

• History of the Hanoverian horse, the breeding aim, selection and breeding rules
• Theory for evaluating horses, including description of traits, desirable and not desirable
• Practical judging of horses in-hand, under saddle, and free jumping
• A thorough discussion of bloodlines, new and old
• Visits to breeding farms to study horses

General Information

The seminars are typically limited to 30 attendees. Spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis. The “All About Hanoverians” course is open to all those who are interested.

Those who have participated have had many positive remarks about the course. An attendee stated, “I do not know how to thank you enough for a wonderful seminar! I am so excited by all that I have learned… It was such a pleasure to be surrounded by such an enthusiastic group.”

Another Hanoverian enthusiast commented, “I enjoyed the Hanoverian Breed Orientation more than I imagined I would. The topics, the farm visits, the lunches and the camaraderie were outstanding.”