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  The Haflinger Breed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Haflinger is a native horse of Austria, evolving in the Tyrolean area of the Alps.
Haflingers are always chestnut in color, varying in shade from blonde to dark chocolate.
Haflingers are, as a rule, good jumpers with nice form over the fences plenty of impulsion.
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 Haflinger Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The first official documentation of the present day Haflinger (named for the 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. During the years of World War II, there was a significant shift in breeding practices, as pack horses were needed by the military and a shorter draftier Haflinger fit the bill.
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.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/hafling.html   (813 words)

  
 Australian Haflinger Horse Breeders Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Haflinger Horse was originally from the town of Hafling in the South Tyrol Mountains.
The Haflinger Breed originated in 1874 with the birth of the stallion Folie who was sired by an Arabian stallion and a mare from a Tyrolean indigenous mountain breed.
The Haflinger Horse was a workhorse used mainly in the high mountains as a helper for the farmer.
www.haflinger.org.au /history.htm   (293 words)

  
 Haflinger
The beginning of today's Haflinger can be traced to the year 1874 and the birth of the stallion, "249 Folie," out of a refined, native Tyrolean mare and sired by the half-Arab stallion, "133 El' Bedavi XXII." All purebred Haflingers trace their lineage to this stallion.
Haflingers are strong and sturdy, capable of doing the work of much larger horses, with a lower level of care and maintenance.
Haflingers come in a variety of sizes and shades, but the breed standard may be able to give you more of an idea of what to expect when looking for the perfect haflinger for your family.
www.hiddentrails.com /general/breeds/haflinger.htm   (600 words)

  
 Haflingers
Although some people think that the Haflinger is related to a Belgian, it is in fact the result of the mating of native Austrian mountain mares with a part-Arabian stallion.
The name comes from the village of Hafling, which was part of Austria until relinquished to Italy at the end of World War I. Haflingers were first brought to the United States in the late 1950's, and the more people who come in contact with them, the more friends they have.
A Haflinger's color runs the full range of chestnut and can be from a blonde to a golden palomino to a chocolate color.
www.haflinger.net /haflinger.html   (293 words)

  
 Haflinger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Haflinger is a small, lightweight four wheel drive vehicle about 3.5 m long and 1.5 m wide, powered by a 646 cc twin horizontally opposed, rear mounted, air-cooled engine.
Weighing around 600 kg (1322.8 lb), the Haflinger can be lifted by four strong people and yet can carry a load of 500 kg (1102.3 lb).
The larger version of the Haflinger, called the Pinzgauer, is available in both 4x4 and 6x6 versions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Haflinger   (386 words)

  
 The Breed
The Haflinger is an ideal all-around horse which has been developed and maintained as an ideal family pleasure horse by careful selective breeding.
While the Haflinger Horse in the United States and Canada has been seen exhibited largely as a draft pony until recently, the horse is by no means meant to be a draft type animal.
All Haflingers are some shade of chestnut, from very light blonde to liver, with light manes and tails, white to flaxen.
www.hikhaflingers.com /thebreed.htm   (598 words)

  
 Haflinger Info
Haflingers are strong and sturdy, capable of doing the work of much larger horses, with a lower level of care and maintenance.
Haflingers were first imported to the United States in 1958 by Tempel Smith of Tempel Farms, Illinois.
Haflingers come in a variety of sizes and shades, but the breed standard may be able to give you more of an idea of what to expect when looking for the perfect haflinger for your family.
www.cedarlanefarm.com /haflingerinfo.htm   (400 words)

  
 THE HAFLINGER
The Haflinger through the years has retained the strength and resilience of their hardy mountain ancestors but also possess the noble and elegant features of the Arab.
Haflingers were first imported in to this country in 1958 by Temple Smith of Temple farms in Illinois.
Today's Haflingers can be found in both the older draft type and the taller more refined modern type, with plenty some where in the middle.
www.brooksidestables.com /new_page_2.htm   (584 words)

  
 eBay Store - theshoeplanet: Haflinger: New Haflinger Bavaria Pinewood Velcro Clog 39 115   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
New Haflinger Bobbi Bordo/Blk Velcro Clog 39 $115
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 Breed Profile - Haflinger
Haflinger mares and foals in the pasture at Golden Horse Farm, New London, OH.
Haflingers are known for their willing but docile temperament, and their uncomplicated nature.
Haflingers can be found participating in endurance competitions, as well as dressage, show jumping, trekking and their size and calm nature make them a perfect fit for therapeutic riding programs.
equisearch.com /breeds/profile_haflinger040103   (375 words)

  
 * Haflinger - (Horse): Definition
The heavier, draft type of Haflinger might be seen skidding logs, plowing an Amish farm in the midwest, or competing at the local draft competition at the county fair...
Haflinger Horse Breeders Association of Tyrol The latest event has been allocated to the Haflinger Horse Breeders Association of Tyrol by the World Haflinger Haflinger World-Exhibition 2000 Ebbs,...
The Haflinger is quite similar to the Avelignese breed of Italy, where the Haflinger was originally bred prior to World War I...
en.mimi.hu /horse/haflinger.html   (590 words)

  
 A Brief History of the Haflinger Horse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Haflinger is an old breed of small horse that originated in the Tyrolean mountains of Austria.
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.
Haflingers are best known for their disposition and remarkable versatility.
www.ohiohaflinger.com /abrief.htm   (242 words)

  
 Haflinger Draft Horse | Farm & Garden
Haflingers were used so often during the war that the breed's confirmation actually changed to become stockier and more draft-like.
The Haflinger is one of the hardiest of the pony and draft breeds.
Haflingers are perfectly happy living in harsh conditions, partly because they were bred on the inhospitable conditions of their home mountains and partly because Haflingers are raised on Alpine pastures, where the air is thinner, so their lungs and hearts develop more fully.
www.farm-garden.com /drafthorses/haflinger   (902 words)

  
 Haflinger Ponies
The beauty and charm of the Haflinger have been known to capture a part of your heart forever.
Haflingers are very hearty horses with a solid conformation and substantial bone.
Haflingers hold their own in competition with other breeds, often showing surprising athleticism and strength for their size.
www.fandangofarms.com /FF/haflinger.htm   (228 words)

  
 New Haflinger book
Haflinger horses, with their chestnut colour and white mane, are known and coveted worldwide.
The Haflinger, dated to its origin 1874, was distributed up to 1945 in the region of the central Alps.
The author gathered breeding experience with the Haflinger horse during his youth and with the Haflinger Breeders’ Association of Tyrol after leaving school in 1978.
www.haflinger-tirol.com /english/aktuelles_04.htm   (667 words)

  
 Haflinger -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Haflinger is a small, lightweight (Click link for more info and facts about four wheel drive) four wheel drive vehicle about 3.5 m long and 1.5 m wide, powered by a 646 cc (Click link for more info and facts about twin horizontally opposed) twin horizontally opposed, rear mounted, air-cooled engine.
Weighing around 600 kg (1322.8 lb), the Haflinger can be lifted by four strong people and yet can carry a load of 500 kg (1102.3 lb).
The larger version of the Haflinger, called the (Click link for more info and facts about Pinzgauer) Pinzgauer, is available in both 4x4 and 6x6 versions.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ha/haflinger.htm   (423 words)

  
 Wishbone Corral Haflinger Horses
Haflinger Horses are calm and less spooky than other horse breeds as a rule.
Haflingers inherently have a genuine willing attitude and are friendly towards people, adopting themselves easily into your family.
Haflingers range in height from 13 to 16 hands~14 being most common although the trend is for the taller Hafys.
www.wishbonecorral.com   (705 words)

  
 Horses - The Haflinger - Horse and Pony Breeds on Equiworld - Equestrian Information on the internet
Originating from the South Tyrol, Haflingers were the native ponies of the Alpine farms of Austria.
Haflingers are now established in all five continents, within many different countries.
Haflinger breed societies around the world are linked via the World Haflinger Federation, being guided by Austria on overall standards and breeding aims.
www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/haflinger   (429 words)

  
 eSteed - Haflinger Breed
The Haflinger is named for the village of Hafling, a town that falls into the area of Tyrol.
This breed was used extensively during World War II as a packhorse, and though during the war it was bred for stamina and strength, the Haflinger is a naturally graceful and elegant horse.
The Haflinger is also a good family horse, as it is easygoing and kind.
www.esteed.com /breeds/haflinger.shtml   (236 words)

  
 Haflinger Horse Breeed Spotlight
In its native Austria, the Haflinger is sometimes referred to as a "prince in the front, a peasant behind" due to the size of its muscular hindquarters.
The first Haflingers were imported to the United States in the 1960's, with one herd arriving in the state of Washington (purchased by the company Heisdorf and Nelson) and the other herd joining the famous Lippizans at Tempel Farms in Illinois.
The heavier, draft type of Haflinger might be seen skidding logs, plowing an Amish farm in the midwest, or competing at the local draft competition at the county fair.
www.horsequest.com /bredshow/haflinger/haflingr.htm   (812 words)

  
 Equestrian Sports in Kazakhstan - Haflinger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Haflinger is not remarkable, strong pony with short, brawny legs and powerful thighs.
Notes: Haflinger was bred in the nineteenth century as a crossbreed of Shagia-Arab stallion with Tyrol mare.
Originating in the South Tyrol, the Haflinger is a mountain pony, enduring, robust, and versatile, used for all farm labour, for pulling a carriage or sledge, and for pack hauling.
www.horsesport.info /Eng/Info/breed13.htm   (172 words)

  
 The Haflinger Horse in the Country of Origin
The strength and the typical characteristics of the Haflinger mountain horses were thus combined with the eastern charm and elegance of its father.
In 1931, Haflinger breeding studs were employed for the first time by the Institute of Santa Maria Capua Vetere in the stud farm of Piano del Conte (Potenza), thus spreading the Breed in that province, and giving it a new boost in 1952 by the importation of a number of brood-mares.
Of course over time, as genealogies became increasingly wider these traits were subject to changes and the uniformity within the lines has decreased, but today, the breeders traditionally still identify their horses with the bloodlines as if they were a surname.
www.haflinger.it /cavallo_haflinger/haflinger_e.html   (1862 words)

  
 Haflinger
1958-1976: The Haflinger is a small light four wheel drive built by Steyr Daimler Puch of Graz, Austria.
The basic vehicle is a soft-top, but a variety of special bodies and equipment were added by specialist firms.
For example, Haflinger fire engines found a role in ski-resorts in the European Alps.
www.csse.monash.edu.au /~lloyd/4/Steyr/Haflinger   (100 words)

  
 Haflinger Shetland - Tan - Free Shipping & Return Shipping
The only other Haflingers I had, before these slippers, were sandals, and I've worn them with socks to prolong the season, they're so comfortable.
The Haflinger Shetland is soft and toasty and a just right fit for me. It's attractive while having the same ideal Haflinger footbed--longitudinal and metatarsal arch supports--that I must have owing to foot problems.
This is the second pair of Haflinger shearling shoes I've had, and this style is a bit smarter than the other, which is still available.
www.shoebuy.com /haflinger-shetland/133814/309360   (432 words)

  
 Rocky Mountain Haflinger Association
The Rocky Mountain Haflinger Association was formed in June 2000 as a forum for Haflinger enthusiasts to come together in support of one another and to promote the Haflinger horse.
The Haflinger is a small, sturdy, sure-footed horse that does well on minimal pasture, withstands extreme cold climates, and easily maintains overall good health.
The Haflinger originated in the Tyrolean mountains of Austria and was originally used as the family farm horse.
www.haffies.org /index.php   (237 words)

  
 Cascade Gold Haflinger History
We are active members of the Western Haflinger Association (WHA) and the American Haflinger Registry (AHR).
Haflinger Inspection and Classification (I and C) is one of my favorite subjects.
I have studied Haflinger confirmation and movement for the last 5 years, in both the United States and the Haflinger homeland of Austria.
www.cascadegoldhaflingers.com /CGH_history.htm   (565 words)

  
 Steyr Puch Haflinger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Small breed of horse originating in the South Tyrol, the Haflinger is a mountain pony, enduring, robust and versatile, used for all farm labour, for pulling a carriage or sledge, and for pack hauling.
The Haflinger is well muscled, with a powerful build, sturdy bone, and relatively large hooves.
Small make of vehicle originating in Graz, the Haflinger is a light weight all-wheel-drive vehicle, enduring, robust and versatile, used for all farm labour, for pulling artillary cannons or for transporting troops.
hy-q.com /cooper/haflinger   (172 words)

  
 Haflinger FAQs
Haflingers are smart but they are not smarter than most people, so if you are willing to learn along with your horse, you'll do fine with the right teacher.
Most Haflingers are able to carry upwards of 250 lbs, but length of leg of the rider can make a difference in their comfort in riding.
Growing, pregnant, lactating and working Haflingers may consume a pound or two of grain daily, but it is preferable to supply extra calories in the form of vegetable or corn oil.
www.haflingerhorses.com /haflingerfaqs.htm   (5027 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Haflinger shoes are unique in as much as no two styles look alike, but the amazing comfort that they afford sets the standard for others to follow and follow they do.
Historically, the Haflinger is a breed of horse that is both powerfully graceful and stunningly beautiful, and this is what Haflinger incorporates into the making of all of their clogs and slippers.
Style and comfort is the cry of the Haflinger clad foot and just to kick the style up a notch, the newest slipper styles are dressed up in wonderfully rich colors, while the Classic Grizzly clogs and others, feature that undeniable comfort that the world has come to know and love.
magnetcity.net /articles/Haflinger_Rolls_Out_the_Old.htm   (551 words)

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