Forum rules
Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.
Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.
Haflinger
The first official documentation of the present day Haflinger was in 1874 when the foundation stallion 249 Folie was born out of a refined native Tyrolean mare by the half-Arabian stallion 133 El’ Bedavi XXII. All modern Haflingers must trace their ancestry directly to Folie through seven stallion lines: A, B, M, N, S, ST, and W.
During the World Wars, there was a significant shift in breeding practices to a stockier, more draft-like horse to serve the military’s needs for pack animals. In the Great Depression following World War II, the breed nearly went extinct due to indiscriminate crossbreedings. A few devotees of the Haflinger pulled together to save this flashy chestnut breed. They accomplished their goal; and, in 1946, a closed stud book was created.
Since that time, the height and refinement of the breed have returned, with an emphasis on developing a small horse that is versatile for both riding and driving. Characteristics observed are a strong constitution, a solid conformation with substantial bone, and an uncomplicated, people-oriented personality. It’s no wonder the Haflinger horse has become increasingly popular worldwide.
From the groups who worked to save the breed from extinction grew the World Haflinger Federation (est. 1976) that controls breed standards. This federation is composed of national registries around the world who cooperate in setting breeding objectives, guidelines, and rules for the member organizations. A strict system of inspection and paperwork keep the breed consistent and true to the established objectives.
The most notable feature of Haflingers is a unique golden chestnut coloring ranging from light gold to a rich golden chestnut, or liver, color. Their long, flowing mane and tail are white or flaxen. The present-day breed standard for height is 13.2 to 15 hands. Taller animals are allowed for breeding, if other breed requirements are met. An equally important breed trait is a willing and forgiving temperament established over centuries of living and working alongside the mountain residents where it all started.
By the 1970’s, the Haflinger could be found on every populated continent. The breed’s versatility has been developed to make them refined enough for many under-saddle disciplines while still being solid enough for draft or driving work. Haflingers compete in disciplines such as dressage, jumping, driving, western, trail, endurance, and therapy work. Some armies still use them as pack animals over rough terrain. They hold their own in competition with other breeds, often showing surprising athleticism and strength for their size.
(Information borrowed liberally from: Wikipedia.org and the American Haflinger Registry websites.)
In game, the Haflinger breed book evaluates for:
* Height: 13.0hh to 14.2hh
* Build: Medium Heavy to Heavy
* Body size: 60% to 80%
* Type: 65% to 90% Pony
Join me in getting Haflingers here at Horse World Online.
During the World Wars, there was a significant shift in breeding practices to a stockier, more draft-like horse to serve the military’s needs for pack animals. In the Great Depression following World War II, the breed nearly went extinct due to indiscriminate crossbreedings. A few devotees of the Haflinger pulled together to save this flashy chestnut breed. They accomplished their goal; and, in 1946, a closed stud book was created.
Since that time, the height and refinement of the breed have returned, with an emphasis on developing a small horse that is versatile for both riding and driving. Characteristics observed are a strong constitution, a solid conformation with substantial bone, and an uncomplicated, people-oriented personality. It’s no wonder the Haflinger horse has become increasingly popular worldwide.
From the groups who worked to save the breed from extinction grew the World Haflinger Federation (est. 1976) that controls breed standards. This federation is composed of national registries around the world who cooperate in setting breeding objectives, guidelines, and rules for the member organizations. A strict system of inspection and paperwork keep the breed consistent and true to the established objectives.
The most notable feature of Haflingers is a unique golden chestnut coloring ranging from light gold to a rich golden chestnut, or liver, color. Their long, flowing mane and tail are white or flaxen. The present-day breed standard for height is 13.2 to 15 hands. Taller animals are allowed for breeding, if other breed requirements are met. An equally important breed trait is a willing and forgiving temperament established over centuries of living and working alongside the mountain residents where it all started.
By the 1970’s, the Haflinger could be found on every populated continent. The breed’s versatility has been developed to make them refined enough for many under-saddle disciplines while still being solid enough for draft or driving work. Haflingers compete in disciplines such as dressage, jumping, driving, western, trail, endurance, and therapy work. Some armies still use them as pack animals over rough terrain. They hold their own in competition with other breeds, often showing surprising athleticism and strength for their size.
(Information borrowed liberally from: Wikipedia.org and the American Haflinger Registry websites.)
In game, the Haflinger breed book evaluates for:
* Height: 13.0hh to 14.2hh
* Build: Medium Heavy to Heavy
* Body size: 60% to 80%
* Type: 65% to 90% Pony
Join me in getting Haflingers here at Horse World Online.
Haflinger - Recipe
I numbered the "generation levels" preceeding Haflinger to make it a little easier to work through the breedings required. In an abbreviated form:
Haflinger = (Arabian x Forest) x Noriker
1 Noriker = (Forest x Sp Barb)(Ardennais x Percheron)
2 Sp Barb = (Sp Jennet x W Afr Barb)(Andalusian x W Afr Barb)
3 Sp Jennet = (Arab x Sorraia) x N Afr Barb
3 W Afr Barb = (Arab x N Afr Barb)(N Afr Barb x Forest)
3 Andalusian = (Sorraia x Carthusian) (Sorraia x W Afr Barb)
4 Sorraia = (Tarpan x Mongolian)(Tarpan x W Afr Barb)
4 Carthusian = W Afri Barb x Sorraia
5 Mongolian = (Przewalski x Tarpan) x Tarpan
2 Ardennais = Forest x Belgian
2 Percheron = Norman Cob x (Forest x Belgian)
3 Norman Cob = (Tarpan x Belgian) x (Forest x Belgian)
Currently, nearly all the new breeds are available through the Market as either Sale horses or Stud advertisements.
Ancient Breeds:
Arabian
Belgian
Forest
North African Barb
Przewalski
New Breeds, already in game:
Andalusian
Ardennais
Carthusian
Mongolian
Norman Cob
Percheron
Sorraia
Spanish Barb
Spanish Jennet
Tarpan
West African Barb
Haflinger = (Arabian x Forest) x Noriker
1 Noriker = (Forest x Sp Barb)(Ardennais x Percheron)
2 Sp Barb = (Sp Jennet x W Afr Barb)(Andalusian x W Afr Barb)
3 Sp Jennet = (Arab x Sorraia) x N Afr Barb
3 W Afr Barb = (Arab x N Afr Barb)(N Afr Barb x Forest)
3 Andalusian = (Sorraia x Carthusian) (Sorraia x W Afr Barb)
4 Sorraia = (Tarpan x Mongolian)(Tarpan x W Afr Barb)
4 Carthusian = W Afri Barb x Sorraia
5 Mongolian = (Przewalski x Tarpan) x Tarpan
2 Ardennais = Forest x Belgian
2 Percheron = Norman Cob x (Forest x Belgian)
3 Norman Cob = (Tarpan x Belgian) x (Forest x Belgian)
Currently, nearly all the new breeds are available through the Market as either Sale horses or Stud advertisements.
Ancient Breeds:
Arabian
Belgian
Forest
North African Barb
Przewalski
New Breeds, already in game:
Andalusian
Ardennais
Carthusian
Mongolian
Norman Cob
Percheron
Sorraia
Spanish Barb
Spanish Jennet
Tarpan
West African Barb
Re: Haflinger
Haflingers are now in Horse World with the birth of WCCA Montana Glitter
If her baby coat holds, she's even (nearly) the right color.
If her baby coat holds, she's even (nearly) the right color.
Re: Haflinger
Okay, so her baby coat didn't hold (do they ever?). But I kept going. I now have a small herd of flaxen chestnut Haflingers. They aren't pure yet, but they're getting there.
Re: Haflinger
I now have a few generations of pure Haflingers, complete with flaxen chestnut coats. Some of them are light and medium-light horse build, so I'm trying to correct that more toward medium horse to medium pony type.
Since my goal is to compete in driving, I'm also working on getting foals with good strength (it went down the tubes while I was working on conformation and color).
Since my goal is to compete in driving, I'm also working on getting foals with good strength (it went down the tubes while I was working on conformation and color).
Re: Haflinger
I might have some giants that could improve mass, physique and new blood while having the proper coloring; was going to get into Haflinger breeding with these but put it on hold.cattus wrote:I now have a few generations of pure Haflingers, complete with flaxen chestnut coats. Some of them are light and medium-light horse build, so I'm trying to correct that more toward medium horse to medium pony type.
Since my goal is to compete in driving, I'm also working on getting foals with good strength (it went down the tubes while I was working on conformation and color).
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Last edited by Qim on Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Haflinger
Thanks for the offer, Qim.
When I was producing my first Haflingers, I stored several with incorrect coloring, but a stocky pony build. I'm slowly pulling them out of storage to introduce new blood, better build, and draw out the right color.
I do have a light horse girl right now with greens in stamina and intelligence. She'd be good at endurance if you want to compete her. Otherwise, you could just use her to build your own Haflinger lines. She's young, so no offspring:
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Let me know if you're interested in her.
When I was producing my first Haflingers, I stored several with incorrect coloring, but a stocky pony build. I'm slowly pulling them out of storage to introduce new blood, better build, and draw out the right color.
I do have a light horse girl right now with greens in stamina and intelligence. She'd be good at endurance if you want to compete her. Otherwise, you could just use her to build your own Haflinger lines. She's young, so no offspring:
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Let me know if you're interested in her.
Re: Haflinger
Ah yes, the breeder's vault 
I'd be very much interested in her, thank you!
Does a price between $30K-$50K sound reasonable?
I'd be very much interested in her, thank you!
Does a price between $30K-$50K sound reasonable?
Re: Haflinger
Sounds good. Is there a way to do private transfers?Qim wrote:Ah yes, the breeder's vault
I'd be very much interested in her, thank you!
Does a price between $30K-$50K sound reasonable?
I can also wait until we're both on line and let you know when she's up for sale.
Re: Haflinger
Private transfers haven't been implemented yet, at least to my knowledge.cattus wrote:Sounds good. Is there a way to do private transfers?
I can also wait until we're both on line and let you know when she's up for sale.
Ya, it's prob the safest bet if we're both online, alt make it very clear that she is reserved
