This event also exhibited Hannover s significant progress in this field. The genetic correlations will ultimately change with a corresponding selection. A slightly negative relation exists between the different criteria for type and the jumping ability. However, this relation is not negative enough not to allow a type improvement in jumpers. The results substantiate the versatility of horses within type and talents.
Compromises always deem necessary.
It appears unrealistic to strive for breeding only horses in ideal type and with the equal predisposition to be a top dressage horse as well as a top jumper. It is, however, realistic to breed an appealing horse with a significant predisposition for either dressage or jumping and an, at least average talent for the other area.