Haflinger

pumpkinflirt · 11-11-07, 10:44 AM

Since Pumpkin is a Haffie I thought I'd post some more information about his breed for those who haven't had the chance to get to know this wonderful breed.

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The history of the Haflinger horse can be traced to medieval times when writings told of an Oriental race of horse found in the Southern Tyrolean Mountains which were once part of Austria, but now belong to Northern Italy. Many of the villages and farms in the Tyrol were accessible only by narrow paths requiring agile and sure-footed horses for transportation and packing. Artwork from the region from the early 1800s depicts a small noble chestnut horse with packs and riders traversing steep mountain trails.
The first official documentation of the present day Haflinger (named after the South-Tyrolean village of Hafling) was in 1874 when the foundation stallion 249 Folie was born of the half-Arab stallion 133 El' Bedavi XXII crossed with a refined native Tyrolean mare. All modern purebred Haflingers must trace their ancestry directly to Folie through seven different stallion lines: A, B, M, N, S, ST, and W.
The uniqueness of the Haflinger lies, of course, in its golden chestnut coloring and long flowing white or flaxen mane and tail. But more unique is the people-loving, willing and forgiving temperament that was established over centuries of living alongside and working with the mountain peasants, serving all purposes for all family members. Haflingers very simply became part of the family.
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. The first Haflingers arrived in the United States in 1958 when Tempel Smith of Tempel Farm, Wadsworth, Illinois imported them from Austria to begin a breeding program along with his imported Lipizzan horses.
The modern Haflinger is now found all over the world, active in such varied uses as draft work, packing, light harness and combined driving, western and trail riding, endurance riding, dressage and jumping, vaulting and therapeutic riding programs. Haflingers hold their own in competition with other breeds, often showing surprising athleticism and strength for their size.
Haflingers range in colour from a light gold to a rich golden chestnut or chocolate hue with a white or flaxen mane and tail. The desirable height for the breed is between 13.2 hands (138 cm) and 14.3 hands (150cm), although they can be up to 15 hands. The horse's appearance should be elegant and harmonious, with a refined and expressive head with large eyes, a well shaped mid-section, and a well-shaped croup which must not be too steep or too short. The horse should be well muscled and show correct, clean limbs with well formed clearly defined joints. Breeding stallions should have unmistakable masculine features and brood mares should exhibit undeniable feminine lines and features. The head should be noble and lean and should fit well with the rest of the horse. The eyes should be large and positioned forward. The nostrils should be large and wide. Should have a light poll and correctly positioned ears. The neck is of medium length and should become narrower towards the head. There should be sufficient freedom through the jowls.
The legs should show clear, lean distinct joints, and equal stance on all four feet. Legs should be in a straight line when viewed front or back. From the side the front legs should be straight and hind legs should display an angle of 150 degrees through the hock and an angle of 45-50 degrees through the pastern and hoof to the ground. The knee should be broad and flat and the hocks wide and powerful. Pasterns should be long and well developed and the hooves should be round, distinct and hard.
The Haflinger has diligent, rhythmic and ground covering gaits. The walk is relaxed, energetic, and proud and cadenced. The trot and canter are elastic, energetic, athletic, and cadenced with natural self-carriage and off the forehand as well as balanced with a distinct moment of suspension. The hindquarters should work actively with lots of propulsion. This propulsion should transfer through the elastic back to the free moving shoulder and front legs. A little knee action is desired. The canter especially should have a very distinct forward-upward motion.
Breed standards are set by the World Haflinger Federation and the Tyrolean Haflinger Breeding Association.

from wiki

Rider · 11-12-07, 08:37 AM

Is that you and your pumpkin in the show? Are halflingers normally have colors like those in the pictures you posted? They really a beauty, I hope I could own one like them.

pumpkinflirt · 11-13-07, 02:13 PM

No those aren't actually Pumpkin, I can't find any good pictures of him on this computer. At least not without me in them looking incredibly shabby. And yes, as stated above, they are always gold to brown with a flaxen mane and tail.

Rider · 11-14-07, 11:54 AM

Ok, at least your pumpkin has a similarity with those haflingers right? How old is your pumpkin right now? I do hope I could see your pumpkin someday.

Lotte · 03-09-08, 10:03 AM

Hey
I've ridden 2 years a Haflinger.
Now she's 22 Years old.

maro · 06-11-08, 11:50 PM

Very nice picture there of your baby and a good read on the info you have posted for those maybe not so familiar with all this breed really has to offer. Haflinger's just have a look about them that I absolutely love.

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11-12-07, 08:37 AM	Haflinger Post #2 (permalink)
Rider Member Join Date: 10-01-07 Posts: 88 Images: 17	Is that you and your pumpkin in the show? Are halflingers normally have colors like those in the pictures you posted? They really a beauty, I hope I could own one like them.

11-13-07, 02:13 PM	Haflinger Post #3 (permalink)
pumpkinflirt Member Join Date: 10-12-07 Posts: 50 Images: 3	No those aren't actually Pumpkin, I can't find any good pictures of him on this computer. At least not without me in them looking incredibly shabby. And yes, as stated above, they are always gold to brown with a flaxen mane and tail.

11-14-07, 11:54 AM	Haflinger Post #4 (permalink)
Rider Member Join Date: 10-01-07 Posts: 88 Images: 17	Ok, at least your pumpkin has a similarity with those haflingers right? How old is your pumpkin right now? I do hope I could see your pumpkin someday.

03-09-08, 10:03 AM	Haflinger Post #5 (permalink)
Lotte Member Join Date: 01-14-08 Location: Kassel (Germany) Posts: 18 Images: 2	Hey I've ridden 2 years a Haflinger. Now she's 22 Years old.

06-11-08, 11:50 PM	Haflinger Post #6 (permalink)
maro Member Join Date: 06-11-08 Posts: 25	Very nice picture there of your baby and a good read on the info you have posted for those maybe not so familiar with all this breed really has to offer. Haflinger's just have a look about them that I absolutely love.

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