Originated in Germany. Height = 15.3 - 16.2 hh Great confirmation making it an ideal dressage and jumping horse. They have even temperaments, more so than Thoroughbreds. Most notorious European Warmblood. http://www.hanoverian.org/ Breed history In 1735, George II, the King of England and Elector of Hanover, founded the State Stud at Celle. He purchased stallions suitable for all-purpose work in agriculture and in harness, as well as for breeding cavalry mounts. The … [Read more...]