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The Hanoverian is the most popular tournament-horse anyway. It has distinguished walk mechanics and good nerves. Since 300 years the Hanoverian is further bred. It was actually developed out of early small warhorses. After the 8th century those horses became the so-called “Big Knight’s Horses”.

The Oldenburger Horse was in former times almost exclusively popular as a coach horse. But the picture has changed. Oldenburger horses are leading in all disciplines and are present in international sports.

The Friese, one of the oldest European races, comes from the Netherlands where it has been known since 1000 bC. It was in former times used as pack-horse and in agriculture until trotting races became popular. Through a mixture with Oldenburger blood it became an all-round horse which can be used for riding but also for coaching. With a height of 152 cm the Friese is strong, compact and willingly. It has a fine head and short legs with heel tapestry. Friesen are exclusively black horses.

• http://www.hannoveraner-pferde.com/englisch/stud2d.html
• http://www.oldenburger-pferde.com/frameset.php?lang=en
• http://www.friesenpferde-zuchtverband.de/

Niedersachsen State Stud in Celle

The best Hanoverians come from the Niedersachsen State Stud in Celle. Back in 1800, this farm already owned over 100 stallions, which were distributed to cover stations all over the country every year. Today, 140 active stallions cover around 8,000 mares in 42 cover and insemination stations.

The absolute highlight for horse farm visitors, are the traditional stallion parades. They traditionally take place on the parade square, which is surrounded by historic buildings and ancient trees every autumn. An approx. 3-hour program starts on the chime of the bell on the clock tower. All stallions of the Niedersachsen State Stud are presented in historic costumes or in front of imposing carriages.

• http://www.landgestuetcelle.de

Stud Harzburg – full-blooded pedigree!

Stud Harzburg has been breeding noble pedigree horses since 1413. The oldest stud in Germany contains over 50 hectares of land. From breeding stallions via the proper upbringing of fillies to the final delivery to racing stables: Stud Harzburg offers the best prerequisites for successful breeding.

• http://www.vollblut.com

Trakehner Stud Hämelschenburg

The Trakehner Stud Hämelschenburg lies at foot of the Hämelschenburg in the Weserbergland region. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has been successfully breeding horses for over 40 years. Here you find riding horses as well as renowned breeding mares and their fillies – they all carry their characteristic elk blade brand!

• http://www.gestuet-haemelschenburg.de

Icelandic Stud Bockholts-Hoff

The Icelandic Stud Bockholts-Hoff lies at the heart of the Lüneburger Heide at the outskirts of the little heath village Lünzen. For visiting horses, the stud offers big stables and extensive meadows right at the doorstep. Currently, the stud counts approx. 130 Icelandic horses. Icelandic horses are great companions for kids and adults alike – the robust and loyal animals are also very reliable in road traffic.

• http://www.bockholts-hoff.de

Polo Stud Maspe

Polo horses have been bred on a small historic stud at the northern outskirts of Hannover for many years. Maspe houses up to 20 horses. Polo ponies, between 152 cm and 158 cm high, are favoured. They are mostly crossbreeds between the South American Criollo horse and an English pedigree. If you would like to take a look at the horse farm: visitors are welcome after previous arrangements.

Contact:

Pologestüt Maspe
Maspe 1A
30855 Langenhagen

+49 (0) 511 / 7249349

Pedigree Arabian Stud Ismer in Wagenfeld-Ströhen

The stud Ismer in Wagenfeld-Ströhen is part of the conservation park Ströhen and is opened for visitors daily. With its 60 breeding mares and 14 sires it is the biggest private pedigree stud for Arabians in Europe. The unique combination of animal park and stud fascinates visitors from all over the world.

• http://www.ismer-stud.com

Klosterhof Medingen in Bad Bevensen

The old cloister Medingen established itself as a horse farm in 1960. The stud offers breeders, riders and horse lovers a great platform for breeding and marketing of first-class riding horses with its stallion show in January, two filly shows in May and July as well as an autumnal auction at the end of September.

• http://www.klosterhof-medingen.de

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Rowen Wilson  |  07.05.2008 10:57:02

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I think you should put ALL horse species.

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