The American Hanoverian Society Podcast

Welcome to the American Hanoverian Society podcast. In this episode Katie Dobrowolski from the AHSF Education Committee talks to US dressage rider Ben Ebeling about his recent accomplishments such as winning the first US Equestrian Open in 2025, winning Dressage at Devon in 2025 and placing in the top 10 at the 2026 World Cup Finals.

Katie and Ben talk about his historic win at the inaugural US Equestrian Open on super Hanoverian mare Bellena, his exciting up and coming horse Frank Jacques, and what the future might hold. 

The American Hanoverian Society is grateful for it's sponsors Hilltop Farm and IconEQ!

For more information or suggestions for our podcast, please visit AHS-foundation.org or email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we discuss combining Hanoverian and Dutch genetics with Dr. Ludwig Christmann. Dr. Christmann is the former director of international affairs, development, and education of the Hanoverian Verband. He is widely recognized as the  leading expert on the Hanoverian breed. We begin our conversation of the two studbooks by discussing how the different origins and breeding aims have developed different horses in the Netherlands and Germany. As the breeding principles of the KWPN studbook began to change toward developing riding horses, Hanoverians, as well as other breeds were . Ultimately, all major dressage bloodlines in the Netherlands were founded by German stallions. And in Germany, some Hanoverian breeders, with success, have introduced the sport proven genetics of Dutch horses. In order to gauge the frequency of these crossings, we look at the increasing number of German stallions with the Dutch stallion Vivaldi in their pedigree. We also discuss the  positive attributes of the premium stallions from the most recent licensing in Verden; the majority of which had Vivaldi in their pedigree.

For more information on the podcast, please visit AHS-foundation.org or email us at [email protected]. 

In the competitive world of equine breeding, making informed decisions is crucial—especially during years when breeders are becoming more selective about which mares to breed. Genetic testing has emerged as a powerful tool that can guide these decisions, helping breeders avoid potential health issues while potentially enhancing performance traits.

In our latest episode of the American Hanoverian Society Podcast, host Laura St. Clair sits down with Christa Lafayette from EtalonDx. Together they delve into the exciting developments and innovations in genetics for improved equine health and performance.

Episode Links:

EtalonDx
The American Hanoverian Society
The American Hanoverian Society Foundation

“You don’t ride the papers”…. or do you?

In this episode of the American Hanoverian Society podcast, your host, Laura St Clair, delves into the fascinating world of equestrian breeding and its significant impact on horse performance and training. Joining us is Cynthia Hallman, a top amateur competitor in the hunter ring and the Founder and CEO of Fig Street Marketing Group. Cynthia shares her unique insights on the value of breeding information, encouraging a more informed approach to horse selection and training. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how informed breeding choices can enhance horse selection and training, illustrated by the remarkable success of Cynthia’s Fig Street Duchess, also known as Gracie.

For more insights and to explore the resources mentioned in the podcast, visit the American Hanoverian Society's website, www.hanoverian.org and the new, American Hanoverian Society Foundation website, www.ahs-foundation.org.

Pedigree Links: Fig Street’s Duchess; Cynthia’s new star, Faith MF; and the International Grand Prix dressage mare, and granddaughter of Don Principe,  Serenade MF.

Breeders: Fig Street Duchess was bred by Kim Wawzysko of Grand Haven Farm in Rutherfordton, North Carolina; and Faith MF was bred by Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farm in Columbus, North Carolina. 

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The Hannoveraner Verband was founded in 1922 and since that time it has been organized into regional societies, like Hanover or North Rhine-Westphalia.  Hannoveraner International is one of these regional societies and represents the interests of Hanoverian breeders all over the world.  It includes daughter societies in the U. S., Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.  And breeding clubs in Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Russia, Sweden, and South Africa.  All together, these clubs and societies make up Hannoveraner International and are integrated into the Verband with full voting rights. 

In this podcast, Candice Klingbeil speaks to Maren Schlender, the Deputy Breeder Manager of the Verband about how the daughter societies and breeding clubs are held to a high standard set by the Verband.  She also speaks to Inga Hamilton, President of the Eastern Breeding Club of the Canadian Hanoverian Society about the benefits of being a breeding club and remaining directly associated with the Verband.  And finally, she speaks to Natalie DiBerardinis, the President of the American Hanoverian Society about some of the unique advantages of being a daughter society.  Natalie also shared some exciting new news about the recently launched AHS Foundation.  The AHS is the only daughter society of the Verband with its own non-profit Foundation.  

For more information, please visit the Foundation’s new website ahs-foundation.org or email us at [email protected].  Thanks for listening! 

In the complex world of equine ownership, breeding and management, insurance stands as a vital but often misunderstood aspect. Understanding the intricacies can be daunting, and that's why we turned to leading industry experts, Cristin Bertolino of HorseWorks Insurance Specialists and Bill Harris from Harbin Equine and Farm, to demystify the topic of equine insurance.

Have additional questions? Reach out to our guests:

Cristin Bertolino
HorseWorks Insurance Specialists, LLC
Cell: 978-760-1296
Office: 877-636-8114
Email: [email protected]

Arthur “Bill” W. Harris, Jr.
Risk Advisor
Harbin Equine and Farm
Direct: 770-366-4247
Office: 770-461-4315
Email: [email protected]

International rider, trainer and breeder, Catherine Haddad Staller, joins us on the American Hanoverian Society Podcast to discuss her home-bred Hanoverian mare, Vianne’s path to the WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses.

For more information on Catherine: www.Catherine Haddad Staller.com.

Vianne’s Pedigree: https://horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2503402/vianne

Vianne as a 4 year old: https://vimeo.com/388372765

Vianne as a 5 year old: https://fb.watch/nnUC8mm44K/

Eurodressage Article on Vienne: https://eurodressage.com/2023/09/12/cathrine-dufour-takes-over-vianne-hope-beerling

Frankie’s Pedigree: https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2111574/frankie

NorCordia: https://norcordia.com/

Thank you, Catherine, for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us!

This podcast series is sponsored by Carronada Farms and Hilltop Farm. For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, the American Hanoverian Society Official Page, or send us an email at [email protected].

Join host Candice Klingbeil for an informative discussion with AHS President Natalie DiBerardinis and AHS Executive Vice President Rick Toering on exciting new changes to the breeding rules.  Highlighted in this discussion are changes to the Hanoverian Premium Mare Title, the eligibility of dilute and pinto horses for registry, a new star program to honor mares in the Jumper Breeding Program and the use of outside stallions to produce Hanoverian-registered foals.  If you own a mare or are planning on attending an inspection, you won't want to  miss this podcast!

For more information on the breeding rules, please visit our website at www.hanoverian.org.  Or if you have specific questions on how the new rules apply to your mare, and if your mare is eligible for inspection, please contact AHS Registrar Christy Markowski at the office.  Thanks for listening!

Emily Miles returns to the podcast with mom, Jana Wagner, of Wally Woo Farm in Lacygne, Kansas. Host Laura St. Clair leads the discussion on what Emily and Jana look for, and what they don’t.

Two Hanoverian stallions feature prominently in the discussion, Daily Show and Sole Mio. Click on the names for links to each stallions pedigree.

Video Links:

Daily Show as a 3 year old
Daily Show as a 6 year old
Daily Show I1 Freestyle

Sole Mio as a 3 year old
Sole Mio as a 6 year old


This podcast series is sponsored by Carronada Farms and Hilltop Farm. For more information on this podcast, message us on our FaceBook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page, or send us an email at [email protected].

Thanks for listening!