Hanoverian Eventing Horse Breeding Program (PHV)

With the aim of promoting the breeding of above-average eventing horses, the star system of the Hanoverian Eventing Horse Breeding Program was implemented. Eventing mares with good individual or offspring performance are awarded.
The award is listed in the horse passport in the pedigree of the foals under the dam.
The award is listed in the horse passport in the pedigree of the foals under the dam.

Selection criteria for mares in the Hanoverian Eventing Horse Breeding Program (PHV)

In order to receive a PHV* / PHV** / PHV*** classification, the mare must be actively registered as a broodmare with the Hanoverian Society. There is currently no population of eventing horses.

Mares are registered in one of the following categories:

  • At least 8.0 in the eventing sport test
  • Three placings in cross-country competitions of class CCI*** or higher.
  • Qualification for the National Championships/World Championships for Young Eventing Horses.
  • Placement in the Hanoverian Eventing Horse Championship.
  • Qualification for the National Championship/World Championship for young eventing horses.
  • Placement in the Hanoverian Eventing Horse Championship.
  • Placement in at least one eventing competition of class CCI**** or higher.

Brochure

The program brochure lists each participating mare with her pedigree, dam line, breeder, owner, and previous year’s covering.

Stable plaque

Order a valuable stable plaque now for mares participating in the Hanoverian Eventing Horse Breeding Program! This badge displays the program logo with the mare’s details.

Sticker for the horse passport of your PHV*/**/*** mare

Upon request, you will receive a sticker for your mare’s horse passport, which you can apply for here. The processing fee is €10.00 plus VAT. If your mare reaches a higher level in the PHV system, you can apply for a new sticker.

For future offspring, the highest level achieved by the mare will appear in the pedigree.

Order sticker

(Online form)

Stud fee reduction for PHV*, PHV**, and PHV*** mares

Some stallion stations offer a stud fee reduction for PHV*, PHV**, and PHV*** mares.

Do you have questions about the Hanoverian eventing horse breeding program?
We are happy to help.

Antonia Heise

Assistant to the Breeding Manager, special projects, Hanoverianr Dressage Breeding Program, Next-Gen Breeders

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