Foals have to be registered in the year of their foaling. This can be done at a show or registration site, through an on farm/home inspection or remotely with the help of a veterinarian.

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The foal inspection and registration means that date of birth, colour, sex and markings are recorded and the diagram for the horse passport is completed.  A hair sample is also taken. All information is then forwarded to the Verband, and a horse passport is issued as soon as the hereditary line has been confirmed. Passports normally arrive by the late fall or years end.

 

Branding/Microchipping

Foals can be branded and or microchipped as per the owners request. Canadian rules dictate that the microchipping is done by the owners veterinarian then the chip info, if not done prior to inspection, needs to be sent to the verband in Germany.

 

The birth of a foal must be reported to the Hannoveraner Verband within 28 days. This can also be done through email or online via MeinHannoveraner. This also helps with planning show locations. 

 

Notification of Foaling Online

You will need the life number (UELN) of your foal, your membership number and the email address you gave us as contact information.

 

You will find the registration number (UELN) (DE 431…) of your foal and your membership number (6 digits, next to your name) on the declaration of birth. Please contact Tanja Coors at tcoors@hannoveraner.com if you have any further questions.

 

After completing the notification of foaling you will receive a confirmation by email. Please do not hesitate to contact Tanja Coors by email if you have questions regarding the notification of foaling online.

 

Record a Name for your Foal / Renaming

It is not necessary to assign an official name to foals. However, if desired, a name can be entered in the horse passport at foal age. If you have already chosen a name, simply communicate it at the foal registration. A fee of €30 Euros will be charged for this.

 

Name changes are possible until registration into the studbook and cost €60 Euro. The principles of naming of the Hannoveraner Verband have to be considered when giving a name. The foals name must begin with the first initial of the sire. This allows an easy allocation of the horse to a stallion line.

 

How do I Know if my Foal is Eligible to be Registered as a Hanoverian?

The foal’s mother must be presented for studbook inspection. This can be done before or in the year the foal is born. This can be completed at the foals inspection. 

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The stallion (the foals sire) must be licensed for breeding by the Hanoverian Verband, or by another major European studbook. Not all stallions even if they are registered Hanoverian's are licensed to brred hanoverians. It's very important you confirm the stallions licensing before breeding. 

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If there is doubt/confusion regarding foal’s bloodlines please contact us or write directly to Tanja Coors at the Verband at tcoors@hannoveraner.com