History:
The Holsteiner initially evolved from native North German stock in the province of Schleswig-Holstein and were in high demand by the military and royalty throughout Europe. As demand grew for a lighter horse, infusions of the Yorkshire Coach Horse were used. About the turn of the century, Thoroughbreds and and Anglo-Normans were used to begin shaping the breed into a world-class performance horse. While excelling in the jumping sport, the Holsteiner has also made his mark in Dressage. Eventing and Combined Driving. Holsteiner blood is also greatly valued in other Warmblood breeds, being found conspicuously in the Dutch Warmblood horse.
The American Holsteiner Horse Association:
The American Holsteiner Horse Association was established in 1977 to promote and support the enjoyment and breeding of the Holsteiner Warmblood horse in North America and is the registry and studbook for Holsteiners in North America. Its primary goal is to develop the Holsteiner into the world’s most successful sport horse.
The Holsteiner Registry in North America maintains the European studbook model, i.e., that of insuring breeding quality through mare and stallion inspections and strict conformance to its stated breeding policies. The Association is committed to adhering as closely as possible to the selective breeding standards practiced since the 13th century by the Holsteiner horse breeders of Schleswig-Holstein, given obvious geographic and administrative differences. Even as an independent Association, it maintains a strong working relationship with the German Holsteiner Verband. This benefits the breeder through the opportunity to call upon the Verband’s vast knowledge of Holsteiner bloodlines while allowing for the uniqueness of the North American situation. At the same time, it stays abreast of current trends and new developments in equine science, business and equestrian disciplines, while remaining sensitive to the needs of the horse community.
Services:
- Registration of foals
- Breeding Stock Inspections
- Participation in the The USDF All Breeds Awards Program see Holsteiners in the News – Holsteiners in the 1997 USDF Awards
- AHHA Performance Awards Program
- Annual Stallion Service Auction
- Annual Stallion Roster
- Marketing and Promotion of the Holsteiner horse
- Newsletter and Bulletins
For More Information:
The American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc. is located in Kentucky’s heart of the bluegrass.
AHHA
Inc. 222 East Main Street, Suite 1
Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: (502) 863-4239 Fax:(502) 868-0722
E-mail: holsteiner@igc.apc.org
The information contained on this page is provided courtesy of the American Holsteiner Horse Association.
