Why is it called a Haflinger?
Haflingers were originally bred in Hafling, Austria, which is now part of Italy. Haflinger Characteristics Haflinger horses soon become a special member of the family. They have a genuine friendliness for people, a willing attitude and a sincere desire to please. Haflingers are strong and sturdy, capable of doing the work of much larger horses, with a lower level of care and maintenance. They are easy keepers, long lived, intelligent and easy to train. Being a quiet steady horse, haflingers are less fearful and especially suited for first-time horse owners as well as childrens mounts. Origins of the Haflinger Haflingers were originally bred in the mountains of the Austrian Tyrol. They are strong and sturdy mountain horses used for farm work, riding, packing and driving. All purebred Haflingers trace their roots to a stallion named 249 Folie. Haflingers were first imported to the United States in 1958 by Tempel Smith of Tempel Farms, Illinois. Today there are a number of farms importing
