{"id":199,"date":"2010-08-08T23:54:05","date_gmt":"2010-08-08T23:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=199"},"modified":"2025-01-14T18:14:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T18:14:23","slug":"avelignese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/avelignese","title":{"rendered":"Avelignese Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

The Avelignese comes from Italy and is one of the country’s most populous, widespread breeds. It is obvious that they share an ancestor with the Austrian Haflinger<\/a> and often people interchange the two. However, they are slightly different breeds with distinct characteristics.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

A common breed in Italy, the Avelignese was developed in the country over a century ago and recognized as a breed in 1874. Their name comes from Avelengo, which has been an Italian region since 1918. There is no disputing the shared blood between this breed and the Haflinger, however there are characteristic differences (the Avelignese is slightly heavier) probably due to different breeding practices between Italy and Austria. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 13.3 – 14 hands
\nHardy and surefooted
\nCapable of carrying and pulling great weight<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head shows Arabian influence
\nBody is robust and muscular
\nShort, strong legs
\nHooves are very hard<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Generally chestnut<\/a> with flaxen gene<\/a> <\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Kind & thoughtful, they make great mounts for children\/ beginners<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Pack horse
\nAgricultural and draft work<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n