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Stallions In addition to having an appropriate jumping pedigree (see below), to be selected for the program a stallion must meet one or more of the following performance criteria: At least 125 points in the jumping index of the stallion performance test; A jumping score of 8.5 in the stallion performance test; A successful competition …
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2017 marked the inaugural year of this award which is presented to the overall Champion Hunter of the Year—for the Hanoverian horse who placed the highest in the standings of their USEF Hunter Division that year. The winner receives a keeper plaque and a beautiful ribbon. In 2020, Bent Hickory Farm signed on to sponsor …
In 2001, the AHS Board of Directors has accepted a proposal for a new year-end award honoring the "Best North American-Bred Young Mare." This award is to reward the young mare that has the best-combined scores from her Studbook Inspection and her Mare Performance Test. This award is restricted to mares that are three and …
In July of 1998, the American Hanoverian Society saw the passing of two of its most prominent members in former President Hermann Friedlaender and long-time board member Dr. Reto Engler. Each in his own way served the Society with distinction for many years. That fall, John and Tracy Weyl, owners of Maplewood Farm in Lexington, …
In addition to the trophies that are awarded annually by AHS through its comprehensive awards program, AHS is also associated with one of the most coveted trophies awarded each September at Dressage at Devon. Based at the show grounds in Devon, Pennsylvania, Dressage at Devon, or “DAD” as it is fondly known, has grown in …
The American Hanoverian Society (AHS) is America’s premier sport horse registry that manages the Hanoverian and Rhineland studbooks. What sets the AHS apart is our full-time, experienced staff that is dedicated to providing the best customer experience while supporting the membership and the general public with all matters related to Hanoverian and Rhineland horses. Benefits …
2017 winner HPMC Pentheselia Photo credit: © 3rd Shutter Donated by a generous AHS member who wishes to remain anonymous, The Benchmark Farm Trophy recognizes mares that show exceptional jumping ability during their Mare Performance Test (MPT). This award is presented to the mare that achieves the highest combined score on the jumping part of …
Donated to the Society in the early 1990s, the Bari von Buedingen Memorial Trophy is a beautiful bronze depicting an exquisite Hanoverian mare and foal. This, the first of AHS’s perpetual trophies, is awarded in memory of noted breeder Bari von Buedingen, who, together with her husband, Dr. Richard von Buedingen, developed their Graf Bae …
The American Hanoverian Magazine Awards Issue is mailed free to all AHS active and associate members and highlights the achievements of our members and their horses throughout the year. Professionally designed and printed on quality stock in full color with a press run of approximately 1300 copies, this offers advertisers an excellent value. Click here …