History

2023 100th anniversary

Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Oldenburg Horse Breeders' Association and publication of the book ‘Das Oldenburger Pferd’ (The Oldenburg Horse), which documents the history and development of Oldenburg horse breeding.

2020 12,000 mares

The broodmare population amounts to approximately 12,000 mares. Based on the number of registered foals, Oldenburg is now the largest horse breeding association in Germany.

2020 12,000 mares

The broodmare population amounts to approximately 12,000 mares. Based on the number of registered foals, Oldenburg is now the largest horse breeding association in Germany.

2012 Foundation of root organisation

Foundation of the Oldenburg Horse Breeding Association as a root organisation, uniting the Oldenburg Horse Breeders' Association (OL) and the Oldenburg International Show Jumping Horse Breeding Association (OS) under a common structure.

2006 Expansion of the breeding area

Expansion of the breeding area to cover the whole of Germany. (Image source: AdobeStock)

2006 Expansion of the breeding area

Expansion of the breeding area to cover the whole of Germany. (Image source: AdobeStock)

March 23th, 2001 Foundation of the show jumping horse breeding association

Foundation of the ‘Springpferdezuchtverband Oldenburg International e.V.’ (OS) under the leadership of Paul Schockemöhle to promote the breeding of internationally successful show jumping horses.

2001 Location Vechta

Relocation of the Oldenburg Association to its new association office in Vechta. (Image source: OL association building)

2001 Location Vechta

Relocation of the Oldenburg Association to its new association office in Vechta. (Image source: OL association building)

End of the 1990th GOV in North America

At the end of the 1990s, GOV was founded for breeding activities of the original breeding association in North America. GOV is managed from the head office in Germany.

1979 New auction hall inaugurated

Inauguration of the new large auction hall in Vechta with the 11th Elite Auction, the first auction conducted by Uwe Heckmann as auctioneer: This event marks the beginning of his influential role as ‘star auctioneer’ in the association and for the marketing of Oldenburg horses.

1979 New auction hall inaugurated

Inauguration of the new large auction hall in Vechta with the 11th Elite Auction, the first auction conducted by Uwe Heckmann as auctioneer: This event marks the beginning of his influential role as ‘star auctioneer’ in the association and for the marketing of Oldenburg horses.

1968 Return to the roots

A return to the bloodlines of the French Normans, primarily through the Anglo-Norman Furioso II, as well as Futuro, Tiro and Zeus.

Early 1960s Stud book

Opening of the stud book: Manolete xx, The Monk xx, More Magic xx, Vollkorn xx and Herbststurm/Trak are followed by other refiners.

Early 1960s Stud book

Opening of the stud book: Manolete xx, The Monk xx, More Magic xx, Vollkorn xx and Herbststurm/Trak are followed by other refiners.

1959 Breeding for the modern sport horse

Adonis xx is the first thoroughbred stallion to initiate the phase of breeding for the modern sport horse. (Image source: Adonis Mohaupt)

1936 First central premium show

First central premium show for mares in Oldenburg.

1936 First central premium show

First central premium show for mares in Oldenburg.

1932 Centralisation of stallion licensing

Centralisation of the previously decentralised stallion licensing at the stallion market in Oldenburg. (Image source: Folkmar 2C Licensing 1942 Tiedemann)

1923/1924 Merger of associations

Merger of the two previously founded breeding associations to form the ‘Association of Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ with a uniform breeding goal and a closed stud book. The breeding stock numbers approximately 10,000 broodmares.

1923/1924 Merger of associations

Merger of the two previously founded breeding associations to form the ‘Association of Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ with a uniform breeding goal and a closed stud book. The breeding stock numbers approximately 10,000 broodmares.

04.10.1899 Foundation of the Oldenburg Stallion Owners Association

Foundation of the Oldenburg Stallion Owners Association, which represents all private stallion owners in the Oldenburg breeding area.

1897 Foundation of North and South Oldenburg

Adoption of the Horse Breeding Act, which leads to the foundation of two independent horse breeding associations: North and South Oldenburg.

1897 Foundation of North and South Oldenburg

Adoption of the Horse Breeding Act, which leads to the foundation of two independent horse breeding associations: North and South Oldenburg.

1891 First Oldenburg Mare Register

Eduard Lübben, Sürwürden, publishes the first edition of an Oldenburg Mare Register. (Image source: Oldenburg Mare Register 1891)

1820 First stallion licensing in Oldenburg

First stallion licensing in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg.

1820 First stallion licensing in Oldenburg

First stallion licensing in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg.

17th century Foundation stone for Oldenburg horse breeding

Count Anton Günther von Oldenburg (1583–1667) laid the foundation for Oldenburg horse breeding by refining the breed using Neapolitan stallions from Italy, Andalusians from Spain, Cleveland Bays from England and stallions of Arabian origin from Poland and the Middle East, developing it into a popular school, riding and carriage horse. (Image source: Grafantonguenther Kranich)