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Haflinger
05/27/2008
The Haflinger has a slightly dished profile, small ears, and large eyes. Haflingers are sturdy ponies, with well muscled loins and hindquarters and strong legs.
Average Height:
Approximately 14 hands
Colors:
Chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail
Conformation:
The Haflinger has a slightly dished profile, small ears, and large eyes. Haflingers are sturdy ponies, with well muscled loins and hindquarters and strong legs.
Temperament:
Gentle, intelligent, well-mannered.
Members of this breed often excel in the following disciplines:
* Driving
* Pleasure
* Trail
Breed History:
The Haflinger hails from Austria, and is named for the village of Hafling in Tirol where it was first bred several hundred years ago. The Haflinger was originally bred from the indigenous mountain ponies, which were crossed with Arabians to produce a refined breed that still possesses the powerful build and sure-footedness of its mountain ancestors.
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.
Miscellaneous facts:
Haflingers often live longer-than-average lives, and will often reach 30 years of age or greater.
US Breed Association:
Haflinger Association of America
14570 Gratiot Road
Hemlock, MI 48626(517) 642-5307
