| Haflinger
horses originated in Austria, in the village of Haflinger, which is now
Italian territory. They come for Austrian/Tyrolean mountain horses
interbred with Arabians.
Haflingers are gentle, people-friendly, sturdy
horses, which make them ideal for family use. They have also been used as
workers, carting, racing, dressage and jumping. It is a small horse, and
is easy to keep. They have been used for therapy riding programs.
A breed standard is regulated by the World Haflinger Federation (WHF)
an international
governing body. The WHF is made
up of a confederation of 22 national registries, and helps to set
breeding objectives, guidelines and rules for its member organizations.
Haflingers are also known as the Avelignese
Height: small, from 50 to 59
inches (12.2 to 14.3 hands)
Weight: between 900 and 1300 pounds
Color: light to dark chestnut with flaxen mane
& tail
Lifespan: 30 years
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horse will sometimes bolt and run into danger, refusing to listen to
his master calling him back.
You and I are sometimes like that. We turn away from
God and get into trouble. God is listening, waiting to hear us say
"What have I done?" and to repent and turn back to Him.
Jeremiah chapter 8, verse 6
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