Buyer question
How long does a Haflinger horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Haflinger horse a lifespan of 25–30+ years.
Source: the Haflinger horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Haflinger horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A chestnut mountain horse with a flaxen mane from the Tyrol region of Austria and Italy, bred to work steep farmland. Haflingers are strong, sure-footed and friendly, and can be clever enough to test their riders.
- Origin
- Tyrol, Austria and Italy
- Best fit
- Families, driving, trail
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Easy keeper, diet control)
- Temperament
- Friendly, strong, clever
What to weigh
Haflingers are very easy keepers and prone to obesity, insulin resistance and laminitis. Their strength and cleverness mean they need consistent ground manners.