{"id":230,"date":"2022-03-21T13:47:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/?p=230"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:54:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:54:53","slug":"haflinger-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/haflinger-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"Haflinger Horse Breed: Care, Cost & History (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The foothills of the Alps set the stage for Haflinger horse. The golden horses with their flaxen manes and tails were bred to traverse the terrain, creating a sure-footed and intelligent horse that forms a strong bond with the people in its life. Today, the breed is found throughout the world and used for riding and driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breed: <\/strong>Haflinger horse
Adult Weight<\/strong>: 800-1,300 pounds
Adult Height<\/strong>: 13.2-15 hands (54-60 inches)
Origin: <\/strong>Austria and Italy
Use<\/strong>: Riding and driving
Colors<\/strong>: Chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail
Features<\/strong>: Refined head, deep chest, muscled hindquarters
Lifespan<\/strong>: 25-35 years
Character<\/strong>: Friendly and outgoing
Gait<\/strong>: Light, energetic, and sure-footed
Best for: <\/strong>All levels of riders<\/p>\n\n\n\n