Known worldwide for the symbolic “H” branded into their hindquarters, the Hanoverian is one of the most well-loved and wide-spread of the European warmbloods. These horses have made a name for themselves in the Grand Prix competitions.
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The Hanoverian was established in Celle, Germany in 1735 by George II, King of England (1727-1760). Now bred extensively in North and South America and Australia. Hanoverians were initially refined with Thoroughbred<\/a> blood, giving their movement more freedom and lightness. The ideal result was a horse swift and strong enough for competitions, while remaining tough enough for general work.<\/p>\n By the end of the 18th century there were detailed logs of bloodlines which were carefully monitored. During the Napoleonic Wars, much of the Celle stock was depleted. However it picked up again after 1816 and earned a stronger Thoroughbred influence, making the resulting stock too light for real agricultural use. So attempts were made to thicken the stock back up again.<\/p>\n By 1924 breeding spread to Osnabruck-Eversburg where after the second world war Trakehners<\/a> made their way into the Hanoverain bloodline helping to further refine a solid sport horse.<\/p>\n Average height 15.3-16.2 hands Powerful body and hindquarters Solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n Intelligent Competition horse *All links open in a new window<\/small>Features<\/h3>\n
\nAthletic and strong
\nAthletic and elastic action
\nEven tempered<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nSolid conformation
\nLight medium sized head
\nShort legs with large pronounced joints, strongly muscled forearms
\nHard, well-shaped hooves
\nBroad, medium-length back with powerful loins
\nHigh-set tail, strong hindquarters<\/p>\nTraditional Colors:<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nCourageous
\nVersatile
\nSound, even temper<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nShow horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nVerband Hannoverscher Warmblutz\u00fcchter e.V.<\/a>
\nBritish Hanoverian Society<\/a>
\nAmerican Hanoverian Society Foundation<\/a>
\nHannoverian Horse Society of Australia<\/a>
\nRoyal Hanoverian Creams<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n