The first approval programme for stallions began as early as 1844, and the stud book was set up in 1888. The Hanoverian horses suffered badly during the Napoleonic Wars and many were lost, but the stock at Celle was replenished with Thoroughbred and Mecklenburg stallions. Over time, there would also be contributions from Thoroughbreds, Cleveland Bays, Mecklenburg and Prussian stallions to the Hanoverian stock. Some of George II’s early breeding programme was perhaps fuelled by sibling rivalry, since his brother had laid the foundation for the Trakehner breed in Prussia. Local farmers were encouraged to use the state stallions to produce better horses for farm work and other purposes. The intention was to breed good all-round horses for farm and harness work, and to provide cavalry mounts.
His successor George II, who kept the title Elector of Hannover, founded the state stud at Celle in 1735 with black Holstein stallions and local mares. This encouraged equine trade between Britain and Hannover. However, the story of the modern Hanoverian began in earnest in 1714 when the Elector of Hannover was created King George I. By 1700, the famous “cream-coloured” coach horses of Hanover were a desirable commodity for European royalty. The origins of the Hanoverian (or Hannoveraner, as it is known in Germany) lie in the 17th century, when Neapolitan and Spanish stallions were used with local mares to produce coach and carriage horses of exceptional quality. Origin and history of breeding Hanoverian horses When breeders and trainers sell a Hanoverian horse they do so in the knowledge that their horse is one of the longest-established and most successful sports horses in the world. These beautiful and athletic horses regularly perform at the highest international level, and many leading equestrians would buy a Hanoverian in preference to any other warmblood, however excellent. Today, Hanoverians are outstanding sports horses, yet that represents only a part of their long and regal history. The Hanoverian horses breed is one of the best-known of the German warmbloods.
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