Haflinger

Breed history

The breed comes from Tyrol and is named after the village of Hafling. Modern breeding rests on the stallion Folie (born 1874), from whom all today's Haflingers descend in the male line. After the world wars the breed spread from the Alps worldwide.

Genetics & colouring

The standard allows only chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail. Because all Haflingers descend from a single male-line founder, breed organisations monitor relatedness and inbreeding coefficients.

Is this breed right for me?

• What will I use the horse for – leisure, sport, driving, work?
• Do its size and temperament suit my experience and build?
• Do I have suitable stabling, grazing and time for daily care?
• Will I arrange a vet pre-purchase examination?

Care considerations – general

Every horse needs vet-guided parasite control, vaccinations, dental checks, hoof care and feeding matched to its workload and condition. Breed alone does not determine an individual horse's needs.

General information, not veterinary advice. Consult your vet or an equine nutritionist.