I keep coming across people mentioning the “G-line” of horses and I was wondering what breeding it is?
I have a 1997 Grey Oldenburg who was imported from Germany, who came with the name “Gulliver”. I don’t have his papers but I am dying not know his breeding and was wondering if it is possible for him to be from the “G-line.”
I am considering having the germane Oldenburg registry do a search for his breeding. Has anyone had any luck doing that?
Thanks for your help! 
This is probably not too helpful but I have a similar question. I am considering leasing a broodmare if my 14 y.o. maiden has a problem catching. The brood mare has the sire Goldfuerst (oldenburg) and grandsire Goldstern (han). So I was also curious about the G line.
I did find some info on Goldfuerst on Huntington Farms in Vermont website, though I am not sure if this is the line you are intersted in.
Just as added info dam is Walzertraum dam sire is Wolfsburg.
Here’s a few links: http://www.nzhanoverian.com/articles/bloodlines-g-line.pdf
Gotthard
The most prominent “G”-line in Hanoverian breeding (and this also had a prominent impact on Oldenburg breeding) originated from the stallion Gotthard (by Goldfisch II). It is one of the oldest Hanoverian jumper lines.
I have a G-line Hannoverian. Imported from Germany! Heavy Style like the ones in the article.:yes: I misssplaced his papers so I cannot identify his exact breeding! :no:
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1430093750071656457cqlqvd
I am 5’11"!
Thanks for the info everyone! 
Gunnar, your horse is BEAUTIFUL! I think I am going to have to fork over the 120 euros to do a pedigree search because I must find out who my child’s parents are…haha:lol:
G-line means Jump! Should have been J-line :lol:
Gunnar,
What a cute horse!!
Pretty substantial.
It is my understanding there are 2 sub-categories of the G Line - Gotthard and Grande
There is a list of stallions and explanations (if you will) here - http://horsemagazine.com/ under Great Breeding Stallions. Take a few minutes if you can and read through the Werner Schockemole article - Breeding Barn > Great Breeders > Werner S.
That site has a lot of information.
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G-line means Jump! Should have been J-line :lol:[/QUOTE]
You’re not kidding! My stallion, Gatsby, is G-line, by Gonzo I, an amazing Puissance horse, who regularly topped the 7’2" wall! Gatsby’s babies are all very natural jumpers, even when their owners are keeping them exclusively for dressage. We get so many owner emails talking about their offspring jumping everything in sight with ease! While they can get a little annoyed at having to deal with horses that jump in and out of pastures, they are also secretly really proud!
No one every called him small! Thanks I do love him! He and I have had our fun over the 10 years I have owned him. He is 19 now so I cherish every moment with him! :sadsmile:
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1360584190071656457AjtYoi Bodie is a jumper too!
G-line Hanoverians go back to Goldfisch II. There are 2 lines that have made the most impact. The line thru his son Gothard is well known for jumpers. The Goldfisch II son Graf sired Grande. Grande offspring are known for being wonderful dressage horses. G-line horses though usually can do both. They usually mature late though, so the sire line has all but disappeared. Germany has stated that the US has the best of what is left of the G-line, most notably thru the stallion Gold Luck.
G-line
Are YOU a G-line, Gunnar?
The Hanoverian verband is now trying to stimulate breeders to revive the G line by offering advertising incentives ect. From what I understand, the line is starting to get pretty rare as these G line horses are not often “foal makers” and if you are breeding to sell foals (as alot of people do), it can be harder. Lots of athletes from this line though, it would be a real shame for it to be lost.
Donella,
Is that mean that they are late to mature as a horse? Or just that the foals are not attractive till they get older?
Mature later. So not a quick sell. My mare is from Gothard line, and with the stallion that we picked for her, inbreeding goes on Gothard as well, so I really do hope to get a jumper.
Very late maturing, IME. And not always the prettiest horses, so tougher to market and sell. But that jump! OMG! It’s worth the wait.
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G-line Hanoverians go back to Goldfisch II. There are 2 lines that have made the most impact. The line thru his son Gothard is well known for jumpers. The Goldfisch II son Graf sired Grande. Grande offspring are known for being wonderful dressage horses. G-line horses though usually can do both. They usually mature late though, so the sire line has all but disappeared. Germany has stated that the US has the best of what is left of the G-line, most notably thru the stallion Gold Luck.[/QUOTE]
Well, I think I can speak to the qualities of the G line, as I have been standing Gold Luck for many years. Take a look at the photos of his offspring. His have not been unattractive horses and foals!
Is it a commonly successful nick to cross G-line with ABGLANZ? I also see the Pik line popping up with the G-line?
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Well, I think I can speak to the qualities of the G line, as I have been standing Gold Luck for many years. Take a look at the photos of his offspring. His have not been unattractive horses and foals![/QUOTE]
My friend has an awesome Gold Luck son! He is out of a TB mare.
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