Buyer question
How long does a Hanoverian horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Hanoverian horse a lifespan of 20–25 years.
Source: the Hanoverian horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Hanoverian horse in the Animal Library
The detail
One of the most successful warmblood breeds, developed from the state stud founded at Celle in 1735 in Lower Saxony. Hanoverians are athletic, rideable and correct, and they are a mainstay of dressage and show jumping.
- Origin
- Lower Saxony, Germany
- Best fit
- Dressage, jumping
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Large sport horse)
- Temperament
- Willing, trainable, even
What to weigh
Hanoverians are large sport horses with big care needs and a breed-wide watch for joint issues. Bloodlines differ in temperament, so ride before you buy.