Buyer question
Is a Hanoverian horse good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Hanoverian horse 3 out of 5 for beginners (older schoolmasters suit).
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.
- Temperament
- Willing, trainable, even
- Best fit
- Dressage, jumping
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Bred for rideability)
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Large sport horse)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Varies by bloodline)
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.