The objectives of the Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia (inc.) are:
- To represent the interests of, and to protect the integrity of, and to assist and further the aims of the Hannoveraner Verband of Verden, Germany, within Australia.
- To promote, encourage and improve the breeding of the Hanoverian horse in Australia.
- To gather together people interested in the furtherance of the Hanoverian breed.
- To keep accurate stud records for approved Hanoverian horses.
- To keep in a clear and unmistakable way, the records of broodmares and their classification; and the records of stallions qualifying for breeding purposes and to follow the progress and potential for training of their progeny.
- To compile, print and publish at intervals a Stud Book for all horses registered with the Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia.
- To set out breed specifications and supervise shows and the presentation of the breed.
- To conduct sales of both proven breeding material and performance horses.
- To conduct competitions, lectures and instructional courses necessary to achieve the aims of the Society.
- To encourage the importation of stock for the improvement of type.
- To compile and maintain a list of persons competent to act as judges and classifiers of Hanoverian horses.
- To work with agricultural and pastoral societies and all horse breeding societies to encourage and promote the best possible progeny.
- To promote and facilitate the further education and training of judges, classifiers, members and their horses in the three Olympic disciplines.
- To collect and publish information regarding Hanoverian horses.