Haflingers Horse
Haflingers horse is an old horse breed. This old horse breed owes its origin to the Austrian Tyrol Mountains. It gels easily to quickly become a unique member of the family. Haflingers horses are strong and sturdy.
Haflingers were originally bred in the mountains of the Austrian Tyrol. They are strong and sturdy mountain horses used for farm work, packing and driving. All purebred Haflingers trace their roots to a stallion named 249 Folie.
Haflingers have a long history on the Continent
Originating from the South Tyrol, Haflingers were the native ponies of the Alpine farms of Austria.
Haflingers are chestnut in color from a rich golden chestnut to a chocolate with a light colored mane and tail which range from white to flaxen in color. They stand between 13.2 (138 cm) and 14.3 hands (150 cm).
Haflingers very simply became part of the family. Haflingers are being discovered by the horse loving public who want an equine companion that is safe, versatile, dependable and beautiful.
Haflingers are generally pony sized standing about 14 hands on the average, although the modern variation can reach 15 hands. The desired range however is from 54 in. to 60 in, or 13.5 to 15 hands.
Haflingers are always chestnut in color, and come in shades ranging from a light gold to a rich golden chestnut or liver hue. The mane and tail are white or flaxen. They range in height from 13.
All Haflingers are descended from El Bedavi XXII and his son Folie. El Bedavi XXII was a half-Arab, a great grandson of the famous Arabian stallion El Bedavi.
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Uses: Haflingers were bred to be a multi-functional horse in their homeland and therefore suit a range of uses from riding, driving, to harness and farmwork. Less frequently, the Haflinger has been used for dressage and jumping.
The majority of Haflingers are still imported from Austria even today. State studs own the stallions in Austria, carefully maintaining the quality of the breed.
" All purebred Haflingers trace their lineage to this stallion.
The Haflinger came to North America in 1958.
Initially, Thoroughbred and Arabian stallions were crossed on pony-sized Fjords and Haflingers. These cross-breeding attempts to produce a sport pony in one generation did not lead to the desired type.
The Haflingers are often referred to as Edelweiss ponies. Haflingers are used for riding ponies in riding centers, sleigh drawing, pack horses, and even light draft work.
On August 9, 1958, thirteen Haflingers (a two-year-old stallion, nine broodmares and three foals) left Hamburg tucked away in stalls built on the deck of a steel-hauling ship. They arrived in New York nine days later on August 18, 1958.
The Austrian state monitors the breeding of Haflingers, and its numbers are on the increase. It is still reared in the mountains, and animals are allowed to mature until the age of four before being broken in.
Others soon began importing Haflingers, and today there are a number of importers and breeders throughout the United States and Canada. While Haflingers are imported from Germany, Holland, England, and Italy, most continue to come from Austria.
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.
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The CCr allele does not occur in some breeds, such as Arabs, Haflingers and many of the draught horses. In these breeds there are therefore no cream horses, and also no palomino, buckskin or smokey black horses either.
Conformation: slightly dished profile, small ears, and large eyes. Haflingers are sturdy ponies, with well muscled loins and hindquarters and strong legs.
Character: gentle, intelligent, well-mannered.
Uses: Pleasure, Trail.
Haflingers are also bred in the country of Bolivia, where it common for them to be bred with an Arabian. Then the half offspring is bred back to a full blood Haflinger, and the result is a very fine horse suitable for many disciplines.
 See also: Haflinger, Chestnut, Stallion, Mane, Mare
  
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