Mare Registration Körbezirk Nordfriesland in Behrendorf

Holsteiner Horse Breeding in Nordfriesland

The Holsteiner Verband e.V. is one of the most renowned horse breeding associations in Europe, representing over 800 years of tradition in Holsteiner horse breeding. In the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the association is part of the DNA of rural culture. The annual Mare Registration is one of the central dates in the breeding calendar — only registered mares are officially allowed to have their foals registered as Holsteiner.

Behrendorf as a Regional Meeting Point

The Behrendorf riding hall in the Nordfriesland district serves as the venue for the combined registration of the Körbezirke Nordfriesland and Schleswig-Flensburg. Starting at 2:00 PM, the mares will be presented in two groups:

• First, the 5-year-old and older mares
• Then, the 3- and 4-year-old mares

Each mare will be evaluated by an expert commission — conformation, movement, and health are included in the assessment. Registration is a prerequisite for breeding use within the Holsteiner Verband.

More Than Just a Technical Event

Even those not involved in the breeding scene can attend — the mare registration is open to the public and offers insights into regional horse breeding culture. Afterwards, there is an opportunity for exchange with breeders, trainers, and horse owners from all over Nordfriesland and the Schleswig-Flensburg region.