The Haflinger



In 1946, an effort by breeders concentrated on establishing purebred Haflingers.
As of 2005, almost 250,000 Haflingers existed worldwide.



Haflinger breeding farms operate in several countries – United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, England, and Italy however most of the breeding stock still comes from Austria.
In 2003, a Haflinger became the first horse to be cloned, resulting in a filly named Prometea.

Haflingers have many uses, including light draft, harness work, and various under-saddle disciplines
such as endurance riding, equestrian vaulting, and therapeutic riding. They are also still used by the Austrian and German armies for work in rough terrain.

The World Haflinger Federation, the international governing body that controls breed standards for the Haflinger, is made up of a confederation of 22 national registries, and helps set breeding objectives, guidelines, and rules for its member organizations. More information is available at the following links:

World Haflinger Federation

The Haflinger Society of Great Britain

The American Haflinger Registry