Welcome to the homepage of the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS). The BHHS is a full daughter society of the Verband hannoverscher Warmblutzüchter (Hanoverian Warmblood Breeders’ Association) in Germany.

The Hanoverian is the premier warmblood breed in the world with the highest rankings in the WBFSH (World Breeding Federation for Sports Horses) in dressage and show jumping. Four out of the top five dressage horses at the end of 2008 were Hanoverians. They occupied first, second and third place in the rankings. At the 2008 Olympics, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals all went to Hanoverians. An impressive record which underlines the importance of the relationship between a sound breeding programme and the highest level of achievement in sport.

Throughout the following pages you will be able to find details of how to become a member of the society plus all you need to know about registering your mare, registering the birth of a foal and how to get it branded, putting forward a colt for licensing as a stallion and the performance tests for mares and stallions.

You will also be able to follow the latest Hanoverian news, find out details of shows and events and who to contact for more information.