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Character traits of the Haflinger breed

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Laid out in a detailed chart, the results are then added the horse passport

People looking for a Haflinger tend to have a clear idea of what they want: promising genetics that are great for breeding, a reliable partner for leisure riding, a Western-trained horse to start competing in tournaments or one with a talent for driving. Because beauty, that’s one thing they all have in common already – it’s in their nature. But each and every Haflinger also has a unique personality and a special aptitude.

To ensure that every horse can be trained to its full potential right from the start – and as a valuable decision-making aid for breeders and buyers –, all horses undergo a character test at the occasion of the annual Stud Book Registration event. The structure of the assessment was developed in cooperation with the Free University of Bolzano/Bozen, which is also where the results are analysed and evaluated. All judges are specially trained for the purpose. The process itself is very straightforward and does not require any lengthy planning or preparation: The mares simply complete an obstacle course that is designed to test their calm and composure and allows for reliable conclusions to be drawn about their character and temperament.

For more information about the procedure and the results, or to find out what breeders think of the test and what happens to the data, make sure to check out the upcoming issue of Haflinger Info!

News and events

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2025 Calendar
All Haflinger and Noriker Events

Haflinger Info

13/12/2024
Out now: Haflinger Info!
Topics and reading samples

24. Leonardiritt

09-10/11/2024
Over 150 horses at the St. Leonard's Ride in the village of Badia
120th anniversary of the Marebbe/Enneberg Horse Breeders' Association

Fieracavalli 2024

07-10/11/2024
South Tyrolean Haflingers: always a fan-favourite
A whole new presentation format: the Federation at Verona Fieracavalli

Eignungsprüfung Neumarkt 2024

26/10/2024
Aptitude tests and Autumn Tournament in Egna/Neumarkt
Excellent performance

2nd live auction of South Tyrol Haflinger Championship foals with online bidding

05/10/2024
22nd South Tyrolean Foal Championship
Charming looks and strong movements

Training-Turnier Jenesien

21-24/08/2024
2024 European Haflinger Championship
All results and medal table

Haflinger Festival

31/05-02/06/2024
150 years of passion for South Tyrolean Haflingers
Haflinger Festival 2024
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