Hanoverian Stallion Licensing Committee Announces Selected Colts for 2025
2025 Event to Feature Increased Number of Dressage Colts in Verden
25 October 2025 at 2:47 amBy b.wehner
The Hanoverian stallion licensing committee has revealed the colts that will compete in the upcoming 2025 Hanoverian Stallion Licensing in Verden.
A larger number of dressage colts have been chosen this year compared to 2024, with 88 dressage bred colts selected, up from 77 in the previous year. Additionally, there will be 54 show jumping bred colts participating in the event.
This year's pre-selection occurred in Verden from October 17th to 20th, 2025.
Top Sire
Escaneno, a stallion by Escamillo x Veneno x Ravallo, is the most represented sire this year, having seven offspring selected for the licensing.
The colts selected for this prestigious event include various promising candidates.
Photo by Stefan Lafrentz
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