The Hanoverian Verband held a board meeting on 12 December 2012 and reviewed the 2012 breeding year as well as set up a more open breeding policy for 2013.
The declined amount of coverings this year, which has been setting in with almost all breed societies, has been "moderate" for the Hanoverian society, but the numbers are still lower than expected.
The society has advised on new changes in order to open up the breeding policy. These will have to be approved at the general assembly on 25 January 2013.
The Hanoverian society wants to aim to become more open towards
- International Top Stallions
In order to allow an easier approval of stallions which are part of the international world top, these stallions can be approved for Hanover without being presented at the Hanoverian licensing.
- Exceptional Young Stallions
Stallions from other studbooks can only be presented for licensing if they have done a 30-day performance test.
- Wider Breeding Spectrum
According to the plans of the Board the so-called 50% rule will disappear in future. This means that all registered mares can then be paired to all registered stallions and the consequent foal can get a Hanoverian brand.
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