A versatile and friendly animal, the happy Haflinger wins the hearts of almost everyone who owns or rides one.
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Originated in Tyrol, a mountainous region of Austria, Haflingers take their name from the tiny village of Hafling. The breed was developed when an Arabian stallion was introduced to the local mountain horse breed in the late 19th century. Only animals docile enough to trust with the children of the mountain families were kept and bred, so the fine temperament of the Haflinger is not an accident.<\/p>\n
WWII changed the physique of this animal because the military used them for pack animals, so they were bred with heavier stock. Since then an attempt has been made to return the Haflinger back to its smaller, more refined conformation.<\/p>\n
13 – 15 hands
\nGraceful and showy
\nEasy to keep
\nHighly versatile<\/p>\n
Head is well shaped with a small muzzle
\nEyes are wide, friendly and alert
\nNeck is long and elegant neck
\nBody is broad with a deep girth
\nLegs are clean with healthy hooves
\nLong and luxurious mane and tail<\/p>\n
Chestnut<\/a> (from chocolate to blond) with flaxen<\/a> mane and tail<\/p>\n Willing and sure footed Cart horse * All links open in a new window<\/small> Shady Grove Haflingers<\/a>Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nHardy and amiable
\nHardworking and eager<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nShow horse (western and english)
\nPleasure horse
\nMountain pack horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nAmerican Haflinger Registry<\/a>
\nHaflinger Society of Great Britain<\/a>
\nHaflinger Horses<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to Buy<\/h3>\n
\nBriarcroft<\/a>
\nOda Haflingers<\/a><\/p>\nHaflinger Studs<\/h3>\n
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