Pedigrees for Thoroughbreds as well as many other horses can be found at , though care should be taken to verify all pedigrees. Like the well-known Wikipedia website, allows users to input data, which may or may not be precise.

How do I find my horse’s passport number?

It appears on the horse passport, links the horse to the PIO and remains the unique identifier of the animal for its lifetime. The first three digits represent a country code, the next three digits relate to the PIO and the last nine digits are issued by the PIO to identify each equine registered with it.

How much do Hanoverian horses cost?

Hanoverian. The price for a Hanoverian horse is usually between $4,000 – $7,500. However, like most expensive horse breeds, a top competition prospect will cost well over $15,000.

Can Hanoverians be Palomino?

For many decades now, Hanoverians have been one of the most successful sport horse breeds in the world. Most Hanoverians stand between 15.3 and 17.1 hands high and they can be any solid colour except palomino, buckskin and cremello.

Is it illegal to sell a horse without a passport?

It is a legal requirement that a horse is sold with its passport. The owner of the horse must obtain a passport for the horse before it is sold. If you decide to purchase a horse without a passport, an offence will be committed if the horse is then transported to its new yard without a passport.

Can a horse travel without a passport?

It is a legal requirement for all horses and ponies to be issued with a passport. It is illegal to travel a horse without their passport, unless they are being transported for emergency veterinary treatment. The passport must be produced within three hours of it being requested by enforcement agencies.

What’s the most expensive horse in the world?

Fusaichi Pegasus, the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, is said to be the most expensive horse in history, selling for $70 million. The 174 offspring of a single Thoroughbred sire, Northern Dancer, sold for a total of $160 million at Keeneland Sales over a 22-year period in the 1970s and 80s.

Are Hanoverian horses good for beginners?

They are multi-talented and easy to train, as they learn quickly and are athletic and strong. Because this is a warmblood horse breed, these animals are reliable, as well as gentle.

Are Hanoverian horses gaited?

The strict selection ensures that Hanoverians are athletic and good jumpers, for show jumping and eventing, and have the gaits for dressage.