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Haflinger
Haflinger horse
Distinguishing features:	Small horse, sturdy build, chestnut coloring
Alternative names:	Avelignese
Country of origin:	Austria, Italy
Breed standards
American Haflinger Registry:	Stds
The Haflinger Society of Great Britain:	Stds
Haflinger Pferdezuchtverband Tirol:	Stds

The Haflinger is a breed of horse developed in Austria and northern Italy during the late 1800s. They are also called the Avelignese, from the Italian word for Hafling, which is Aveligna or Avelengo.^[1] They have many uses, including light draft and harness work as well as various under-saddle disciplines such as endurance riding, dressage, equestrian vaulting and therapeutic riding programs. Haflinger horses are fairly small, always chestnut in color, with gaits that aficionados consider energetic but smooth. The breed is well-muscled, but with an elegant appearance. Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Two pairs of Shire horses and a pair of Suffolk Punches A draft horse, draught horse, or harness horse is a large, strong horse bred for heavy work rather than speed. ... A Welsh Cob in harness Driving, when applied to horses, Ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad term for hitching equines to a wagon, carriage, cart, sleigh, or other conveyance by means of a harness and working them in this form. ... Competitors on an endurance ride Endurance riding is an equestrian sport based on controlled long distance races. ... An upper-level dressage competitor performing an extended trot Dressage (a French term meaning training) is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to the Olympics. ... A Dutch vaulting team Equestrian vaulting is most often described as gymnastics and dance on horseback, and like these disciplines, it is both an art and a highly competitive sport. ... Therapeutic horseback riding, also known as equine-assisted activity, is for individuals with a range of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social special needs. ... Chestnuts. ... Horse gaits are the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of specialized training by humans. ...

History

The Haflinger breed probably descends from horses brought to Rome by Goths around 555 AD. They were originally bred in the district of Hafling in the Southern Tyrolean Mountains, near Merano in Italy. Artwork from the early 1800s shows small chestnut horses working in the mountainous area, which was originally part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but was ceded to Italy after World War I. ^[2] For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Germanic tribes. ... Country Italy Region Trentino-South Tyrol Province South Tyrol (BZ) Mayor Elevation m Area 27. ... Coat of arms of the Counts of Tyrol Austria-Hungary in 1914, showing Tirol–Vorarlberg as the left-most province, coloured cream Capital Meran (Merano), until 1848 Government Principality Historical era Middle Ages  - Created County 1140  - Bequeathed to Habsburgs 1363 or 1369  - Joined Council of Princes 1582  - Trent, Tyrol and... Merano (Italian, now most common in English; German: Meran, also used in English; Ladin: Meran; Archaic (857 AD): Mairania; Latin: Merona; many of the regions Italian languages/dialects use Meran), is a town in the province of Bolzano-Bozen, Italy. ... Official languages Latin, German, Hungarian Established church Roman Catholic Capital & Largest City Vienna pop. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

The modern Haflinger breed traces its origins to 1874 when the foundation stallion, 249 Folie, was born. He was the result of a cross between the half-Arabian 133 El' Bedavi XXII and a native Tyrolean mare of refined type. All Haflingers today must trace their ancestry to Folie through one of seven stallion lines (A, B, M, N, S, ST, and W) to be considered a purebred. During World War II the breed was bred to produce shorter, draftier horses for use as packhorses by the military. After the war, an emphasis was placed on refinement and height, and horses were bred to be versatile enough for many under-saddle disciplines, but still solid enough for draft and driving work. ^[3] A stallion is an ungelded male horse after reaching the age of sexual maturity, usually between two and three years of age. ... The Arabian horse is a breed of horse with a reputation for intelligence, high spirit, and outstanding stamina. ... 13 year old Peruvian Paso mare A broodmare and foal In English, a mare (an old Germanic word) is a female horse; the word is also an etymological root of marshal (originally marescalcus horse servant). Mares are considered easier to handle than males, which are called stallions or after castration... Purebreds, also called purebreeds, are cultivated varieties or cultivars of an animal species, achieved through the process of selective breeding. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... A packhorse, pack horse or pack pony is a horse or pony used for carrying goods in sidebags or panniers. ... For the Roman class, see Equestrian (Roman) A young rider at a horse show in Australia. ...

The modern Haflinger is now found all over the world, although the majority of breeding stock still comes from Austria, where state studs own the stallions and carefully maintain the quality of the breed. ^[4] There are breeding farms located in the United States, Canada, Germany, Holland, and England.^[5] This article is about a region in the Netherlands. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Breed Characteristics

Haflingers are always chestnut in color, and come in shades ranging from a light gold to a rich golden chestnut or liver hue. The mane and tail are white or flaxen. They range in height from 13.2 to 15 hands high, although they may be taller if all other characteristics are correct. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixel Image in higher resolution (2273 × 1517 pixel, file size: 2. ... Chestnuts. ... Liver is a color which is used to describe dogs and horses. ...

The breed has a refined head and light poll. The neck is of medium length, slimmer toward the head, the withers are pronounced, the shoulders sloping, and the chest deep. The back is medium long and muscular, the croup long, slightly sloping and well-muscled. The legs are clean, with broad, flat knees and powerful hocks, with clear definition of tendons and ligaments. ^[6] The poll is a name of the part of an animals head, alternatively referencing a point immediately behind or right between the ears. ... Diagram showing the location of the withers. ... The hock is the tarsal joint of a digitigrade quadruped, such as a horse or dog. ...

Haflinger cannon bone girth rangers from mares 6½"-7¾", Stallions 7¼"-8½".

The Haflinger has rhythmic gaits that cover large amounts of ground. The walk is relaxed but energetic. The trot and canter are elastic, energetic, and athletic with a natural tendency to be off the forehand and balanced. There is some knee action, and the canter has a very distinct motion forwards and upwards.^[4] Horse gaits are the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of specialized training by humans. ... The trot is a gait of the horse where the diagonal pairs of legs move forwards at the same time, a diagonal gait. ... Horse gaits are the different methods by which a horse, either naturally or through human training, moves itself. ...

Uses

The Haflinger was originally developed to work in the mountainous regions of its native countries, where it was used as a mountain pack horse and for forestry and agricultural work.^[2] Today the breed is used in many activities that include draft and pack work, light harness and combined driving, and many under-saddle events. In riding, they cover the disciplines, appearing in western show classes, trail and endurance riding, dressage, show jumping, vaulting, and therapeutic riding programs. They are used extensively as dressage horses for children, although they are also strong enough to carry adults, despite their small size.^[4] Combined driving also known as Horse Driving Trials is an equestrian sport involving carriage driving. ... Western riding is shown in this sculpture, Great Western Tradition, by Doug Israelsen Western riding evolved from the cattle-working and warfare traditions brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors, and both equipment and riding style evolved to meet the working needs of the cowboy in the American West. ... Trail riding is riding on trails as opposed to riding on roads or courses. ... An upper-level dressage competitor performing an extended trot Dressage (a French term meaning training) is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to the Olympics. ... Show jumping is a form of competition in which horses are jumped over a course of fences, low walls, and other obstacles (e. ...

Breed Organizations

Foals

Breed organizations exist in many countries to provide accurate documentation of Haflinger pedigrees and ownership, and also to promote the Haflinger breed. Most are linked to each other through membership in the World Haflinger Federation (WHF). The WHF establishes international breeding guidelines, objectives and rules for proficiency examinations and aptitude tests. They also authorize European and World Shows and compiles an annual list of Haflinger experts, or adjudicators. It is the international umbrella organization, with 22 member organization in 18 countries. Membership organizations include the Haflinger Horse Society of Australia, the Australian Haflinger Horse Breeders Association, the Canadian Haflinger Association, the Haflinger Pferdezuchtverband Tirol (Tyrolean Haflinger Breeding Association) and the American Haflinger Registry, as well as a division for breeders in countries that are not already members.^[7]

References

External links

• Tyrolean Haflinger Breeding Association
• American Haflinger Registry (AHR)
• Haflinger Society of Great Britain
• Canadian Haflinger Association
• Haflinger Horses Community
• Australian Haflinger Horse Breeders Association
• Haflinger Horse Association New Zealand
• The Haflinger Horse - Extensive history of the breed

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