As in previous years, a training event for Noriker breeders was organised this year in the run-up to the studbook registration. The course took place on 27 March 2026 at the Tolderhof in Valdaora/Olang. Mr. Wilhelm Popatnig from Carinthia was once again invited as a speaker; he gave a talk on the topic ‘Noriker breeding today – current breeding developments as well as practical assessment and demonstration of the horses’.

 

An enthusiastic group of participants gathered at the Tolderhof and took the opportunity to further their training. Three of them will be taking a young mare to Egna/Neumarkt on 25 April for studbook registration – a sign that their interest in learning new things extends far beyond the immediate preparations for studbook registration.

 

The course was divided into a theoretical part in the morning, whilst two Noriker horses were available for practical exercises in the afternoon. The atmosphere among the participants was consistently positive and enthusiastic – numerous questions were asked and answered by Wilhelm Popatnig, as usual, in a competent and practical manner.

 

The event thus once again provided a valuable opportunity for professional development and for exchange among breeders.