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37-458: The street name refers to Pilegården, a farm which was located at the site in the Middle Ages. Pilegårde is first mentioned in 1419 and was divided into several smaller properties in 1579. In the 16th century, Copenhagen's stud farm ( Københavns Avlsgård ), where the city's bulls were stabled, was also located along the street. The stud farm was in 1671 sold to Trinitatis Church for use as

74-461: A cemetery. The northernmost part of Pilestræde was originally called Springergade with a reference to the bulls at the farm. Local residents found the name inappropriate and the street was therefore included in Pilestræde in 1881. In 1765, Berlingske's publishinghouse established in one of the yards on the east side of the street. No. 32-34 was built for Berlingske Publishing House in 1930 to

111-469: A design by Helweg-Møller. The building to the right of it is from 1741 and is part of the Berlingske complex. No. 26 was built in 1764 for mayor Peter Harloff Wieck. No. 33 is from some time before 1745 and is listed. No. 37, 39, 44-45 are also listed. The rectory of Trinity Church (No. 67) is from 1928 and was designed by Henning Hansen in collaboration with Thomas Havning . Norse Projects have

148-472: A flagship store at No. 41. The designer Julie Fagerholt has a flagship store at No. 45. Pilestræde is used as a location at 0:08:04 in the 1977 Olsen Gang film The Olsen Gang Outta Sight . 55°40′53″N 12°34′44″E  /  55.6814°N 12.5788°E  / 55.6814; 12.5788 Stud farm A stud farm or stud in animal husbandry is an establishment for selective breeding of livestock . The word " stud " comes from

185-691: A monetary prize provided by the government of Lower Saxony aimed at keeping the finest mares in the local breeding population. Every other year, one of the seven district breeders' clubs hosts the Louis Wiegels show. The best three- and four-year-old mares from each district attend, and to win is a great honor. Alternating years with the Louis Wiegels Mare show, the verband hosts the Herwert von der Decken mare show in Verden. Each year,

222-414: A month to be sure that pregnancy has occurred. However, with the invention of artificial insemination and the ability to ship semen, combined with the availability of DNA testing for parentage verification, many breed registries allow semen to be shipped from the stud farm to the location of the female animal, thus reducing or eliminating the need for animals to travel. A stud manager or "stud master"

259-567: A staggering €800,000. The Hanoverian Society also organizes the Station Tests for mares. These four-week-long tests are a more in-depth evaluation of a mare's suitability for riding; in addition to her talents for dressage or show jumping , the judges can form an understanding of her character and temperament, including how easy she is to train. These tests are held at the Hanoverian Riding and Driving School in Verden and at

296-472: Is an individual responsible for an employer's breeding stock. The term is usually used for individuals working with dogs or horses . It is usually applied regardless of gender. The stud manager typically suggests desired matings to the owner, and arranges for the same, whether in-house or by contract with animals standing at stud, approves and arranges matings to the owner's animals at stud requested by outsiders, and keeps all records, including notifying

333-848: Is most famous for its Principal and State Studs, which have been instrumental in the shaping of the German riding horses and several breeds of German cold bloods. The Hanoverian is associated with the State Stud of Celle , the Rhinelander and Westphalian with the State Stud of Warendorf , the Brandenburger with the Principal Stud of Neustadt an der Dosse, and so on. Other European state studs include: The German city of " Stuttgart " gets its name from stud farms. Around

370-591: Is not very common. However, research on Hanoverian stallions has helped lead to the identification of new genes that affect stallion fertility. Some 7%–10% of Hanoverians have symptoms of osteochondrosis dissecans in the hock joint, and some 12%–24% in a fetlock joint. Hanoverians are consistently rated high against other sport horse breeds in dressage , show jumping and eventing . The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) uses results from FEI -recognized competitions to rank individual horses and breed registries for each discipline. In 2008,

407-463: Is often restricted to larger domesticated (especially farm) animals, such as cattle and horses . A specialized vocabulary exists for the studs of other animals, such as kennel (dog), cattery (cat) and aviary (birds). During the Middle Ages , stud farms were often managed as part of a monastery . At the time, few people apart from monks could read and write, and so they were charged with

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444-426: Is one owned by the government. The first state studs were ordered by Louis XIV of France in 1665. The purpose of the state studs was to make high-quality horses available to local breeders and farmers to accelerate the evolution of local horses. Stud farms which kept a herd of mares in addition to stallions were dubbed "Principal" Studs. State-owned stallions were made accessible with low or no stud fees . Germany

481-570: Is to unite sponsors, corporate or otherwise, and talented riders with the most gifted Hanoverian horses. In this way, the FRH removes the most common obstacle to a horse's success: expense. Horses united with their riders in this fashion bear the initials FRH as a suffix or prefix , e.g. Gigolo FRH, FRH Butts Abraxxas, Forsyth FRH. The popularity of the Hanoverian has brought about a number of affiliated societies as Hanoverian horses began to reach

518-625: The Americas , Australia and New Zealand in the 1970s. The American Hanoverian Society was founded in 1978. A single society first served Australia and New Zealand in 1981; the two nations have had separate societies since 1993. There are two Hanoverian breeding clubs in Canada , in addition to groups in the United Kingdom , Denmark , Finland , France , and Russia . The verband is responsible for many events and facilities related to

555-662: The Hessen State Stud in Dillenburg . After young stallions have earned their temporary license, they have until they are four years old to prove themselves serviceable riding horses. The most common track is to send the stallion to a Stallion Performance Test ( Hengstleistungsprüfung ) at the test center in Adelheidsdorf . As an outpost of Celle State Stud , the test center, unlike the Riding and Driving School,

592-699: The Irish Sport Horse and Selle Français . In 2016, the Hanoverian studbook took top position in the FEI/WBFSH studbook rankings for dressage. The 2023 studbook rankings placed the Hanoverian studbook third in dressage, eighth in show jumping, and seventh in eventing. In 2008, four Hanoverian sires were ranked in the top 10 show hunters : All the Gold (2), Rio Grande (4), Escudo I (5) and Espri (8). The first studbook —official documentation of pedigrees, matings, and ensuing offspring—for Hanoverians

629-585: The Elite Riding Horse Auctions held in April and October each year. World Cup winners such as Aramis , Mr. T and Walk on Top were Verden Elite Auction horses. Horses are delivered to the venue four weeks prior to the auction for training, promotion, and thorough screening for radiographic irregularities and vices . Price toppers routinely sell for well over €100,000 ( Euros ). The record price of €900,000—approximately equal to $ 1,125,000 at

666-587: The Hanoverian horse, including selection procedures for breeding stock and the famous Elite Auctions in Verden. The verband also owns the Hanoverian Riding and Driving School which trains riders, instructors, and horses. The auctions in Verden were first held in 1949, and have been held at the Niedersachsenhalle venue since 1972. There are at least ten auctions per year, each featuring top-quality riding horses, promising foals, proven broodmares, or licensed stallions. The most famous of these sales are

703-627: The Hanoverian stallion Weltmeyer was the world's #3 sire of WBFSH dressage horses, behind #2 Donnerhall , who was sired by the Hanoverian Donnerwetter. As of 2008, the Hanoverian Society had been consistently ranked in the top five most successful studbooks in international show jumping competition as ranked by the WBFSH and FEI since 2001. In 2008, the WBFSH ranked the Hanoverian studbook third for eventing horses, behind

740-485: The Old English stod meaning "herd of horses, place where horses are kept for breeding". Historically, documentation of the breedings that occur on a stud farm leads to the development of a stud book . Male animals made available for breeding to outside female animals are said to be "standing at stud", or at "stud service", referencing the relatively high probability that they are kept at a stud farm. The word stud

777-493: The appropriate animal registries . In a European large or formal household the "Stud Master" or manager may be a permanent title and position; in this case this individual is often responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the stables and kennels as well. Most large stud farms have a full-time individual assigned to stallion management, but many stud managers have either a part-time or contractual arrangement or their duties as stud manager may be incorporated with those of

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814-449: The demand for Hanoverians declined following World War I , the aim for breeding became a horse that could be used for farm work, but still had the blood and gaits to be used as a riding and carriage horse. After World War II , there was a growing demand for sport horses, as well as general riding horses, and the breeding yet again was adapted. Thoroughbreds were used to refine the breed; occasionally an Anglo-Arabian or Trakehner stallion

851-483: The end of the 18th century, the Hanoverian had become a high-class coach horse. In 1844, a law was passed that allowed only stallions approved by a commission to be used for the purpose of breeding. In 1867, breeders started a society aimed at producing a coach and military horse, with the first stud book being published in 1888. The Hanoverian became one of the most popular breeds in Europe for coach and army work. When

888-408: The foal registry. Judges also use this venue to recommend exceptional foals for stallion candidacy or auction participation. Mares return to the mare shows as three-year-olds to be evaluated for entry into the studbook; only such mares can have registered Hanoverian foals. The young mares are evaluated on their conformation and gaits to ensure that they are of sufficient quality. Another component of

925-607: The historic Claiborne Farm in Kentucky or the Darley Stud , owned by Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , which stands over fifty stallions at stud in facilities located in seven countries. Many stud farms make male animals available for breeding to outside female animals that are not owned by the stud farm. Doing so provides an outside source of revenue to a stud farm via the stud fees paid to obtain

962-477: The mare shows is the field test, in which young mares are evaluated for their suitability for and age-appropriate competency in dressage and show jumping . The majority of young mares participate in the field test or station test for mares, as proof of performance is required for the mother of any stallion candidate, as well as for the State's Premium. The best mares are awarded the State's Premium ( Staatspraemie ),

999-718: The overall farm or stable manager. Hanoverian (horse) The Hanoverian or Hannoveraner is a German breed or stud-book of warmblood sport horse . As with other German warmblood breeds, eligibility for registration depends on performance rather than ancestry. In 1735, George II , the King of England and Elector of Hanover , founded the State Stud at Celle . He purchased stallions suitable for all-purpose work in agriculture and in harness, as well as for breeding cavalry mounts. The local mares were refined with Holsteiner , Thoroughbred and Cleveland Bay , Neapolitan , Andalusian , Prussian, and Mecklenburg stock. By

1036-767: The responsibility of recording pedigrees . The Carthusian monks are famous for their role in breeding the Andalusian horse in Spain , while monasteries in Bavaria were responsible for the original Rottaler horse. The oldest stud farm in Europe still in existence today is the Mews of Einsiedeln Abbey (1064) in Switzerland where Einsiedler horses are bred. A state stud farm ( German : Landgestüt , French : Haras )

1073-508: The second day, the colts are judged on the suitability of their gaits for dressage, and their competency in jumping . On the third day, about half of the young stallions will have earned their temporary breeding license, while the other half are typically castrated and go on to become excellent riding horses. What follows the announcement of licensed stallions is the Stallion Sale, an auction which featured Hotline in 2005, who sold for

1110-445: The services of the stud animal as well as contributing to the overall genetic diversity of the animal's offspring. At state stud farms, stud service is not only a source of income, but due to the high standards set for breeding animals, has an overall effect of improving the quality of animals throughout an area. In most cases, the owner of the female brings the animal to the stud farm for breeding, sometimes leaving her there for over

1147-661: The seven regional clubs nominate a total of 700 two-year-old colts as stallion candidates, of which only 100 attend the actual licensing ( koerung ) at Verden in October. A panel of verband -selected judges, experts in their fields, form the koerkommission , which evaluates each young stallion for his suitability as a sire of future Hanoverians. Through a veterinary exam, the colts must be deemed free of osteochondrosis lesions, vices, and other heritable conditions. They are then assessed on pavement to ensure that they have sound, straight, true gaits, as well as straight, sound legs. On

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1184-424: The studbook, stallions and mares must pass rigorous testing . The goal of this testing is to prevent horses with heritable defects from continuing to pass on their genes. As a result, horses with the Hanoverian brand often have excellent health. The Hanoverian verband, and other warmblood breeding societies, continue to promote research into the health of their horses. Poor fertility in Hanoverian stallions and mares

1221-531: The studbooks, issues passports, and collects and publishes performance statistics, while educating members about and encouraging research into all aspects of breeding and keeping healthy Hanoverians. The Association for the Promotion of Hanoverian horses in Equestrian Sport ( Verein zur Förderung des Reitsports auf Hannoverschen Pferden ) was founded in 1985 and operates under the verband . Its goal

1258-481: The time —was set in 2008 for the purchase of Lemony's Nicket. The many steps and careful evaluations of Hanoverian breeding stock are organized by the verband and district breeders' clubs ( bezirkverband ). The district clubs are primarily responsible for local mare and foal shows. Foals of that year are presented, usually at their dam's side, to a panel of licensed breed judges. Foals of acceptable quality are branded , their papers are signed, and they are entered into

1295-427: The world, private individuals have breeding farms of various sizes that are dedicated to animal breeding, usually of purebred livestock. Some may have originally been founded with government assistance or sponsorship, or owned by political leaders, while others are solely the private enterprise of those who own them. Some of the largest and most impressive are those dedicated to Thoroughbred horse breeding, such as

1332-708: Was founded in 1888 by the Royal Agricultural Society. The "Hanoverian Warmblood studbook" was kept by the Chamber of Agriculture from 1899 until 1922, when the Society of Hanoverian Warmblood Breeders was founded, privatizing ownership of the studbook. This society unified over 50 local breeders' clubs with a total of over 10,000 members. Today, this society is known simply as the Hannoveraner verband , or Hanoverian Society. The verband maintains

1369-550: Was used. Hanoverians are elegant, strong, and robust. They are bred to be willing and trainable, and have a strong back , powerful body, athletic movement, and strong limbs. Chestnut , bay , black , and gray are found the most often. Regulations prohibit horses with too much white, and buckskin , palomino and cremello horses from being registered. There is no height requirement, but Hanoverian horses are generally 15.3–17.1  hands (63–69 inches, 160–175 cm) high. In order to be incorporated into

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