Hanoverian

The king of modern Olympic sport horses, dominating international show jumping, eventing, and dressage rings.

Height16.0 - 17.2 hands (64 - 70 inches)

Weight1,200 - 1,400 lbs (540 - 640 kg)

Lifespan20 - 25 years

TemperamentHighly trainable

History & Origin

Developed in Hanover, Germany, in 1735. Bred originally as carriage and farm horses, refined with Thoroughbred blood to create supreme athletes.

Feeding & Dietary Needs

High metabolic demand when training. Needs calorie-dense performance grains, balanced amino acids, joint health supplements, and unlimited high-quality grass-alfalfa forage.