Objective of Implementing the Rhineland Studbook As mentioned above, the AHS will maintain the Rhineland
Studbook separate and distinct from the Hanoverian Stud- book. It is widely acknowledged that the Hanoverian Stud- book, both in the U.S. and abroad, maintains some of the strictest policies for approval of breeding stock. As a result of these policies, many horses have not been eligible to be included in the Hanoverian Studbook. Tis has manifested itself in the U.S. in different ways. First, over the last decade or so, many AHS members have elected to cover their Ha- noverian mares with stallions not approved by either the HV or the AHS, and have had to turn to other organizations to register their foals by such stallions. Second, many AHS members have non-Hanoverian mares that are ineligible, ei- ther through pedigree or inspection standards, to be includ- ed in the Hanoverian Studbook. Tis often impacts owners of Toroughbred mares facing extremely tough requirements for being accepted into the Hanoverian Studbook.
Differences in Breeding Rules for Rhineland Studbook Stallions – All stallions licensed/approved by the HV
or the AHS are automatically accepted by the Rhineland Studbook. Te opposite, however, may not be true: stal- lions approved by the Rhineland Studbook may or may not be approved by the Hanoverian Studbook. Te table below illustrates some key differences in approving stallions be- tween the two studbooks. Mares – All mares approved by the HV or the AHS are automatically accepted by the Rhineland Studbook. Again,
Key Differences for STALLIONS Hanoverian
Generations of Approved Pedigree
Minimum Licensing Score for Stallions
Permit Exotic Colors (dilutes, pinto, etc.)
Studbook 6
7.0 for Hanov.
7.5 for non-Hanov. No
Rhineland Studbook
4 7.0 for all stallions Yes
Key Differences for MARES Hanoverian
Generations of
Approved Pedigree Minimum Inspection
Score for Mares
Permit Exotic Colors (dilutes, pinto, etc.)
Studbook 4
6.0 for Hanov.
7.0 for non-Hanov. No
the opposite, however, may not be true: mares approved by the Rhineland Studbook may or may not be approved by the Hanoverian Studbook. Te table at the bottom of the page illustrates some key differences in approving mares be- tween the two studbooks.
Recognition of Additional
Warmblood Breeding Registries In addition to the more liberal breeding rules, the Rhineland Studbook recognizes and accepts breeding stock from a much wider breeding population than that accepted by the Hanoverian Studbook. Te Rhineland Studbook recog- nizes, as acceptable breeding stock, horses from most World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) studbook/ registry members, including those listed below, provided cer- tain pedigree and performance requirements are met.
What Does Tis Mean for Hanoverian Breeders? Te AHS recognizes that its breeders have many stallion
options available, both domestically and internationally. Some of these stallions are not licensed/approved for breed- ing by the AHS, but the breeder nonetheless has a strong desire to use such stallions. In the past, some breeders took their Hanoverian mare(s) to another registry where the stallion was approved, resulting in additional effort and expense. Often, these breeders subsequently brought their young mares from such breedings back to the AHS for in- spection as non-Hanoverian mares and use for Hanoverian breeding. Now, because of its more liberal stallion approval policies, the breeder can use the Rhineland Studbook to register foals from these breedings without leaving the orga- nizational convenience of the AHS. Tis will save breeders both time and money.
What Does Tis Mean for Other Breeders? At least for the near term, certain non-Hanoverian or
Rhineland Studbook
4 for main studbook 3 for studbook
6.0 for all mares for main studbook
Yes 62 March/April 2016 SPECIAL HANOVERIAN SECTION
non-Rhineland Warmblood mares that have already been accepted for breeding by another recognized Warmblood registry may be entered into the Rhineland Studbook without additional inspection and produce Rhineland foals. Similarly, certain non-Hanoverian or non-Rhineland Warmblood stallions that have already been licensed by another recognized Warmblood registry and that have met certain performance requirements, may be entered into the Rhineland Studbook without additional inspection. (More details on this can be obtained from the AHS of- fice.) Tese “early adopter” provisions should be attractive for existing Warmblood breeders who wish to take advan- tage of the member benefits of the AHS without having to re-inspect their breeding stock.
American Hanoverian Society
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