| A Brief History of the Haflinger Horse |
The Haflinger is an old breed of small horse that originated in the Tyrolean mountains of
Austria. All modern day Haflingers can be traced to 1874 and the foundation sire 249 Folie.
Folie was a result of a cross between a refined, native mountain mare and the half-Arabian
stallion 133 El Bedavi XXII.
Tempel Smith of Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois imported the first Haflinger from
Austria in the 1950’s. A number of other breeders have imported Haflingers from
throughout Europe since this time, resulting in the American Haflinger we know today.
Haflingers have a sleek, chestnut coat ranging, in color from light blonde to chocolate
with full, thick manes and tails that range from white to flaxen. They range in size from 13
to 15 hands and weigh from 800 to 1300 pounds.
Haflingers exhibit free and easy movements with a long stride and smooth, correct gaits.
As a result of selective breeding, Haflingers are hardy, long lived, strong and sure-footed
animals.
Haflingers are best known for their disposition and remarkable versatility. They are
dependable horses even after long periods of inactivity. Their affectionate, eager to please
dispositions makes them hard to resist. This unique combination of breed traits is what
makes the Haflinger "America’s Family Horse".
No matter what discipline the Haflinger is asked to perform in it will respond with
elegance, agility, and grace. The Haflinger continually proves itself as a remarkable horse
that all ages and abilities can enjoy.
Austria. All modern day Haflingers can be traced to 1874 and the foundation sire 249 Folie.
Folie was a result of a cross between a refined, native mountain mare and the half-Arabian
stallion 133 El Bedavi XXII.
Tempel Smith of Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois imported the first Haflinger from
Austria in the 1950’s. A number of other breeders have imported Haflingers from
throughout Europe since this time, resulting in the American Haflinger we know today.
Haflingers have a sleek, chestnut coat ranging, in color from light blonde to chocolate
with full, thick manes and tails that range from white to flaxen. They range in size from 13
to 15 hands and weigh from 800 to 1300 pounds.
Haflingers exhibit free and easy movements with a long stride and smooth, correct gaits.
As a result of selective breeding, Haflingers are hardy, long lived, strong and sure-footed
animals.
Haflingers are best known for their disposition and remarkable versatility. They are
dependable horses even after long periods of inactivity. Their affectionate, eager to please
dispositions makes them hard to resist. This unique combination of breed traits is what
makes the Haflinger "America’s Family Horse".
No matter what discipline the Haflinger is asked to perform in it will respond with
elegance, agility, and grace. The Haflinger continually proves itself as a remarkable horse
that all ages and abilities can enjoy.
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