Abbreviation explanation?

[Hilary]

Can someone explain the meaning of the abbreviations of the “accolades” given to mares in Germany?

St. Pr. St. and St. Pr. A

thank you

[mmeqcenter]

St.Pr.St. = States Premium Mare

"State Premiums are only awarded in Germany - the UK equivalent for Hanoverians is Elite mare.

To be awarded St Pr St in Lower Saxony, mares have to gain marks over 7.0 on their ridden performance test & be awarded 1A at a mare show as a 3 or 4 year old - they can only go to one mare show a year.

If they are awarded a 1A they are then become a State Premium candidate - St Pr A.

When they foal within a specified period - 3 years I think? they are then St Pr St.

I am not sure if this is similar in all German studbooks?"

Read more at https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/help-please-with-german-titles-in-breeding-mares.200665/#WVEuceL8hS5HH04z.99

[Equibrit]

https://hanoverian.org/studbook-placement/

[Daventry]

Here is a better explanation in regards to what St. Pr. St. (State Premium) means. http://hanoverian-gb.org.uk/drupal/?q=node/12

[Hilary]

thank you - I am still stumped on St. Pr. A

Is that for younger mares who haven’t had time to have the foal that will earn them St. Pr. St?

[RunningwaterWBs]

Yes.

St. Pr. A means States Premium Aspirant.

This is for a mare that has met inspection and MPT or performance requirements but not yet had a foal.

[Hilary]

Thank you!!