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Jumping Breeding Program (JBP)

The Jumping Breeding Program differs slightly from the other two disciplines in order to encourage breeding specifically jumping-pedigree horses of high quality. The Hanoverian Verband developed this program to specifically breed purpose bred showjumping horses. Therefore, there are pedigree requirements in place for the Jumping Breeding Program. Both mares and stallions can enter the program and receive designation after having shown success in showjumping sport and/or progeny production.

Selection Criteria for mares
To qualify for the Hanoverian/Rhineland Jumping Breeder program (JBP), mares must be classified into the Hanoverian or Rhineland studbook or main studbook.

The following additional pedigree requirements apply:

JBP mares can then earn and apply for prestigious star award designations to be added to the JBP symbol based on their own performance and performance of their offspring. This designation will be visible on her pedigree and pedigree documents for her offspring.


Designation with no stars (JBP) is awarded to classified mares with qualifying pedigrees. Stallions who meet qualifications below are also awarded this title.


Designation with one star (JBP*) is awarded on the basis of the mare’s pedigree and her own performance in the mare performance test or with a clear jumping performance.

  • A score for free jumping (average of technique, scope and jumping intelligence) of 8 or better, OR
  • Placing 1-10th at an EA recognised 90cm class with 0 faults as a 4 or 5YO.


Designation with two stars (JBP**) is awarded on the basis of own performance in Showjumping sport. The mare must complete one of the following:

  • Three placings 1-10th in 1.30 metres or higher classes at EA/FEI recognised events
  • Placing 1-10th in the final round of the Australian Young Jumping Horse Championships at DJWTS as a 4 to 7 year old,
  • Participation for the Bundeschampionat/World Championships for young show jumpers.


Designation with three-stars (JBP***) is awarded on the basis of offspring success in Showjumping sport. Two offspring with one of the following successes each are required:

  • An offspring with a placing 1-10 in the final round of the Australian Young Jumping Horse Championships at DJWTS as a 4, 5, 6 or 7 year old
  • An offspring with a placing of 1-10th at EA/FEI recognised show jumping competitions from 1.40 metres upwards.
  • An offspring who participated in the Bundeschampionat/World Championships for young show jumpers.
  • All offspring used for competition records for computation of three-stars must be registered with an approved WBFSH studbook.

Mares can apply for the JBP and Star Awards to receive a label for their passport.

If the mare achieves the one* requirements during the HHSA tour’s MPT, no application is necessary.
Otherwise, there is an application fee of $35 which covers verifying results, modifying pedigree in our database, and preparing and sending a label sticker for the mare’s passport. Their names will be affixed with the according Star* designation, which will then appear in any offspring’s pedigree.

Breeding Program Application

FAQ:

Q: Does my mare have to earn the stars in succession?
A: No, even if your mare was not under saddle herself, she can still directly earn the DBP*** designation if she has demonstrated to be an exceptional producer by the results of her offspring. Or if she did not do a MPT, she can still earn JBP** through her own sport performance.

Q: How does this program differ from Premium Mare and/or Performance Mare?
A: While the BP* requirements are similar to Premium Mare, it also offers a similar performance equivalent if your mare did not do a MPT. The BP*** rating recognises the mare’s exemplary production record of successful offspring, a very important quality for mares used in Hanoverian breeding programs. The other titles such as Performance Mare do not recognise offspring achievement.

Q: Why is the Jumping Breeding Program different to the Dressage and Eventing Breeding Programs?
A: The Hannoveraner Verband has observed that there is a large correlation between success of showjumping horses and having a purpose bred showjumping pedigree. This is not necessarily the case for the other two disciplines where more mixed discipline pedigrees can also lead to success. The aim of the JBP is to encourage using both mares and stallions that have been proven in Showjumping sport to further progress the excellence of Hanoverian showjumping breeding.

Q: What is the value of having my mares in the Breeding Program?
A: The HHSA believes there are several benefits. Displaying the prestigious star awards is an easy way for the public to tell that this mare has sport achievements herself, and/or has produced successful offspring. Distinguishing mares that have been under saddle themselves and/or have good production records is becoming increasingly important to buyers of foals and riding horses and should therefore increase her value and the value of her offspring. Stallion owners may also find value in these decorated mares and offer approval or discounted service fees to Breeding Program mares.

Jumping Breeding Program – Selection Criteria for Stallions

Stallions must be licensed Hanoverian or Rhineland. To qualify, a stallion must have a full showjumping pedigree.

If the stallion meets one of the age-appropriate performance criteria below and applies for the program, they will have the JBP label (no stars) for their passport and the designation also listed on the Stallion Directory and VIT database. The main incentive being HHSA Classified mares by JBP program stallions from JBP mares will automatically receive the JBP affix (no stars), and direct entry into the JBP program to then earn star awards.


Competitive sport
Five year old stallions
▪ Participation in the Final of the World Championships for Young Show Jumpers
▪ Placing of 1-5th in the Australian Young Horse championships Final Round for 5 year olds.


Six year old stallions
▪ Placing 1-5th in the Australian Young Horse championships Final Round for 6 year olds.
▪ Participation in the Final of the World Championship for Young Show Jumpers


Seven year old stallions
▪ One placing in 1st to 5th place in 1.40 meter classes or higher


Eight year old stallions
▪ One placing in 1st to 5th place in 1.45 meter classes or higher or internationally in 1.40 meter classes or higher


Nine-year-old and older stallions
▪ One placing in 1.50 meter classes or higher
Offspring successes
▪ Top 100 of the WBFSH ranking
▪ Top 100 of the HEK breeding value estimation