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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. 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

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