The Haflinger is friendly, uncomplicated and willing - the
ideal
'Family Pony'...
ideal
'Family Pony'...
History of the Haflinger Horse
Haflinger horses originate from the Southern Tyrolean Mountains of Austria.
They were first bred in Hafling, Austria, which has since become a part of
Italy. Many places in the Tyrol Mountains were only accessible by narrow paths
which required agile and surefooted horses. Thus the Haflinger was used in this
area for transportation and packing.
The first documentation of the present day Haflinger was in 1874, a stallion
named 249 Folie. This horse was the offspring of a half-Arab stallion and a
refined native Tyrolean mare. All purebred Haflingers trace their ancestry back
to 249 Folie through seven different stallion lines: A, B, M, N, S, ST and W.
Haflinger horses were first introduced to the United States in 1958 by Tempel
Smith of Tempel Farms, Illinois.
Characteristics of Haflinger Horses
Generally more docile than other breeds
Smaller but more muscled
Ability to carry large riders easilly
Not as intinmidating as a larger draft horse
Sturdy, all purpose type horse
Variety of uses from work to pleasure
Standars of the Haflinger Horse
If you are interested in looking for the ideal Haflinger, the breed standard may
help you to understand what to look for in the horse. Most Haflingers range
from 13 hands (52 inches) to 15 hands (59 inches) in height and weigh 800 to
1300 pounds. To describe their frame, most Haflingers have a strong arched
neck, a broad head that is flat or slightly dished shaped, a broad chest and
rump, strong tapered legs and large hooves. They can vary in chestnut color
ranging from light blonde to dark chocolate. Some Haflingers may also have
dappling or light spots on their coats. Their manes and tails can be very full
and range in shades of white to flaxen. Breeding stallions should have
masculine features and brood mares should have feminine lines and features.
The uses of the haflinger Horse
Haflinger horses have been used to work on the family farm pulling a plow,
hauling heavy loads or as a means of transportation. Today the Haflinger can be
found practicing dressage, jumping, packing, pleasure driving, trail riding and
draft work.
Naming a Haflinger Horse
In naming a Haflinger, owners typically name the colt with the same beginning
letter as their sire and fillies’ names have the same beginning letter as their
dam. For example our mare, Dixie Laurel, had a filly so we named her Dolly.
Our mare also had a colt whose father’s name was All American Boy and we named
him All American Alpie.
THR Tantrum Haflinger Registry
Haflinger horses originate from the Southern Tyrolean Mountains of Austria.
They were first bred in Hafling, Austria, which has since become a part of
Italy. Many places in the Tyrol Mountains were only accessible by narrow paths
which required agile and surefooted horses. Thus the Haflinger was used in this
area for transportation and packing.
The first documentation of the present day Haflinger was in 1874, a stallion
named 249 Folie. This horse was the offspring of a half-Arab stallion and a
refined native Tyrolean mare. All purebred Haflingers trace their ancestry back
to 249 Folie through seven different stallion lines: A, B, M, N, S, ST and W.
Haflinger horses were first introduced to the United States in 1958 by Tempel
Smith of Tempel Farms, Illinois.
Characteristics of Haflinger Horses
Generally more docile than other breeds
Smaller but more muscled
Ability to carry large riders easilly
Not as intinmidating as a larger draft horse
Sturdy, all purpose type horse
Variety of uses from work to pleasure
Standars of the Haflinger Horse
If you are interested in looking for the ideal Haflinger, the breed standard may
help you to understand what to look for in the horse. Most Haflingers range
from 13 hands (52 inches) to 15 hands (59 inches) in height and weigh 800 to
1300 pounds. To describe their frame, most Haflingers have a strong arched
neck, a broad head that is flat or slightly dished shaped, a broad chest and
rump, strong tapered legs and large hooves. They can vary in chestnut color
ranging from light blonde to dark chocolate. Some Haflingers may also have
dappling or light spots on their coats. Their manes and tails can be very full
and range in shades of white to flaxen. Breeding stallions should have
masculine features and brood mares should have feminine lines and features.
The uses of the haflinger Horse
Haflinger horses have been used to work on the family farm pulling a plow,
hauling heavy loads or as a means of transportation. Today the Haflinger can be
found practicing dressage, jumping, packing, pleasure driving, trail riding and
draft work.
Naming a Haflinger Horse
In naming a Haflinger, owners typically name the colt with the same beginning
letter as their sire and fillies’ names have the same beginning letter as their
dam. For example our mare, Dixie Laurel, had a filly so we named her Dolly.
Our mare also had a colt whose father’s name was All American Boy and we named
him All American Alpie.
THR Tantrum Haflinger Registry