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Haflinger

Equus caballus

Photo by Annelies
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Field Notes

Description:

Breed of horse developed in Austria and northern Italy. Haflingers are relatively small, always chestnut in color and are well-muscled. They were bred for use in mountainous terrain, and are known for their hardiness.

Habitat:

Wide grasslands, mountainsides.

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Comments (5)
Annelies
It sure was! Thank you very much!
hayde
The Haflinger is one of my favourite breeds :)
Ashish
I love their freedom...!!

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PublishedAugust 5, 2011

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