Hanoverians

  Hanovariens are a breed of horse. They are of the warmblood category and great riding horses.  Hanovariens originated from Germany and are one the best and oldest warmblood breed. They are excellent sport horses and have bloodlines that lead back to many different horse breeds including the Thouroughbred which gives them more athletic traits. Hanoverians are bred very selectively to ensure that the breed is improved and no bad traits are passed on. Many of these horses are graded and have to pass certain standerds in order to be bred. Due to these strict standards that only allow the best of the best, Hanovarians have won gold medals in all the three Olympic events, dressage, cross country, and show jumping. These horses are specifically bred to have pretty elastic gaits that can be used in dressage while at the same time be able to preform excellently at jumping as well. These horses are very elegant and athletic with a nice trainable disposition. Their most common colors are chestnut, bay, gray, and black, and they stand anywhere from 15.3-17.2 hands high. In conclusion Hanovarians are excellent sport and riding horses with a great disposition useful for anyone who wants to move forward in the competitive world of riding.