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Mission Statement To promote and support breeders, riders, owners, enthusiasts/fans of the Hanoverian and Rhineland horse in the U.S. We provide guidance, education, registration, and awards for our members. Top Four Short-term Goals (August 2019) These are the goals the board members chose to work on over the next 12-18 months. Many of these topics …
The American Hanoverian Society, Inc. (AHS) is a Hanoverian breed organization that is directed by its own board of directors, elected by its U.S. membership and operating under by-laws voted upon by the membership. Incorporated in 1978, it is an American-based, independent, non-profit corporation, headquartered in Lexington, KY. What began with only 40 members has …
In Germany The home of the“Rheinisches Pferdestammbuch” (Rhineland Studbook) is the horse centre at Wickrath’s Castle.  Theodor Leuchten is in the chair and Martin Spoo handles the affairs of the breed association as manager. The Rhineland Studbook in Germany has approximately 4500 members. In the US The American Rhineland Studbook (ARS) is managed as a …
The State Stud was established at Celle in 1735 Breeding Goal The breed retains the substantial bone, sturdiness and stamina of its heritage: nearly 300 years ago the Hanoverian was bred to serve as a robust carriage and military horse. Since the end of World War II, the breeding goal has been to exclusively produce …
Mission Statement To promote and support breeders, riders, owners, enthusiasts/fans of the Hanoverian and Rhineland horse in the U.S. We provide guidance, education, registration, and awards for our members. The American Hanoverian Society administers the corporate and breeding rules for both the Hanoverian Studbook and the Rhineland Studbook. Click on the following links to download …
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Natalie DiBerardinis, Click to email Executive Vice President: Rick Toering, Click to email Vice President: Meg Williams, Click to email Treasurer: Jan Marquardt, Click to email Secretary: Nat Masin, Click to email Office Liason: Janice Thompson, Click to email BOARD OF DIRECTORS Natalie DiBerardinis, Maryland Jessica Stallings, North Carolina Don Kapper, Ohio …