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The Haflinger Horse

About The Haflinger Horse

Characteristics

Haflingers are generally docile and less jumpy than other breeds of horses. They are smaller (up to 60") but heavily muscled and able to carry large riders easily. They are typically quiet and steady and are not as intimidating as larger breeds.

Haflinger horses soon become a special member of the family. They have a genuine friendliness for people, a willing attitude and a sincere desire to please. Haflingers are strong and sturdy, capable of doing the work of much larger horses, with a lower level of care and maintenance. They are easy keepers, long lived, intelligent and easy to train. Being a quiet steady horse, Haflingers are less fearful and especially suited for first-time horse owners as well as children's mounts.

Haflingers come in a variety of sizes and shades, but there is a breed standard which allows for consistency within the breed. Most Haflingers range from 53 to 59 inches tall and weigh from 800 to 1300 pounds. They have a small,flat, slightly dished head with wide spaced eyes and small ears, strong arched neck and well-sprung body. They have a broad chest and rump, strong well-tapered legs with large hard hooves. They are usually a

shade of chestnut ranging from very light blonde to chocolate solid or with dappling. Haflinger manes and tails can be very thick and even double, and come in shades of white to flaxen.

Orgin

Haflingers were originally bred in mountains of the Austrian Tyrol. They get their name from the small town of Hafling, Austria where they were first bred.

Haflingers are strong and sturdy mountain horses used for farm work, riding, packing and driving. All purebred Haflingers trace their roots to a stallion named 249 Folie. They were first imported to the United States in 1958 by Tempel Smith of Tempel Farms, Illinois. Today there are a number of farms importing and breeding top quality Haflingers from several countries. They are very popular in European countries and are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States!