Horse breed guide

Haflinger

Origin: Tyrol (Austria/Italy)

Quick facts

Origin
Tyrol (Austria/Italy)
Height
13.2–15.0 hh
Weight
360–450 kg
Lifespan
25–30 yrs
Colors
Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail (always)
Primary uses
Driving, dressage, vaulting, trail, light draft, therapy

About the Haflinger

Cheerful, willing, and steady. Haflingers are 'a noble head with the body of a draft' — small but powerful, with excellent dispositions. They are popular for therapy programs and family use.

Feeding & nutrition

Restricted, low-NSC forage. Avoid grain. A ration balancer provides minerals without calories.

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Health watch-outs

Equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, laminitis. Generally hardy otherwise with good longevity.

Care tips

1

Iconic flaxen mane and tail need detangling spray and gentle finger-combing.

2

Notorious easy keepers — pasture restriction and grazing muzzles often required.

3

Sturdy feet but check regularly for white line disease in wet climates.

4

Body condition score every 2 weeks to catch creeping weight gain.

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