Noble Haflinger
The noble blood Haflinger is a modern, performance-oriented variant of the classic Haflinger. The targeted crossbreeding of noble warmblood lines (a maximum of 1.56% foreign blood is permitted) has resulted in a versatile, elegant and athletic horse that is particularly suitable for equestrian sport.
Profile
Origin: Sotuh Tirol (Italy)
Type: Pony
Color: All chestnut colors, light longhairald)
Weight: 400 to 600 kg
Height at the withers: 144 to 152 cm
Discipline: Dressage, Jumping, Driving, Riding Horse
Breeding History
The origin of the Haflinger lies in South Tyrol. In 1873, a local mare was bred with an Arabian stallion. The goal of this pairing was to create a sure-footed, lightweight horse suitable for work in mountainous terrain. The breeding was successful, and the resulting foal was registered as 249 Folie and used in further breeding. This foal and its descendants are still considered the founding sires of the Haflinger breed. In early Haflinger breeding, many Arabian Thoroughbreds were used to refine the breed. Later, crossbreeding was restricted to maintain breed purity. As a result, the seven bloodlines of the Haflinger were developed:
A – Anselmo,
B – Bolzano,
M – Massimo,
N – Nibbo,
H – Hofrat,
S – Salurn,
St – Student,
W – Willi.
Breeding
The ox-blood content (Arabian ancestry) of the Edelbluthaflinger must be between 1.57% and 25%, calculated over a minimum of six generations. The studbook for Edelbluthaflingers is closed. On the mare’s side, only Haflinger horses are permitted. On the sire’s side, a few refining stallions are also allowed.
Allowed breeding combinations:
| Stallion | Mare |
|---|---|
| Edelbluthaflinger | Edelbluthaflinger |
| Edelbluthaflinger | Haflinger |
| Haflinger | Edelbluthaflinger |
| Arabian Thoroughbred | Edelbluthaflinger |
Exterior (Appearance)
The Edelbluthaflinger has a harmonious, elegant build in a rectangular frame. The head is noble and dry, with a friendly expression. The neck is well-muscled, sufficiently long, and offers ample clearance at the throatlatch.
The body features a pronounced withers and a strong, medium-length back. The limbs are dry, with clearly defined joints, medium-length pasterns, and medium-sized hooves.
Interior (Temperament)
The Edelbluthaflinger is known for its capable, easygoing, and cooperative nature. It combines the hardiness and reliability of the classic Haflinger with a refined appearance and increased athletic ability.
Hereditary Diseases
Currently, no breed-specific genetic disorders are known in the Edelbluthaflinger.