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Location: Somewhere around here | Loooong story but my husband is now interested in buying a team of Haflingers.  Anyone have had any experience with this breed? |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | My step-FIL has a bunch of them. They are stout, hardy, and usually really easy to handle. I learned to drive a buggy with one of his. |
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| Three 4 Luck - 2016-02-22 10:51 AM
My step-FIL has a bunch of them. They are stout, hardy, and usually really easy to handle. I learned to drive a buggy with one of his.
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| Are beautiful |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | I had one for a bit... most sure footed horse ever! You'd ask, and no matter if it was rocky, steep, downhill he'd do it with not a problem. He was also probably the most strong willed/bratty horse I had ever met!!
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | They're basically super stout super sure footed babysitters:)
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Location: The edge of no where | I've never driven one....but riden quite a few. Super fun stout little suckers. Extremely surefooted. |
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Location: Central Texas | Agree with all of the above posts |
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| My FIL has a team that he drives. The gelding has a great personality and is very willing. The mare can be a little stubborn! They are pretty cool ponies, with beautiful manes. |
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Location: Alabama | Do not get kicked by one! I repeat... Do not get kicked by one! It hurts!!! Big ole feet leave a big ole mark too! |
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Location: KS | Im going to own one someday. My husband informed me I would need to downsize a little before investing in one....we'll see. |
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Location: south GA | My husband and I have a team of haflinger mules. They stay fat on air, low maintenance. Sweet little guys, one loves attention more than the other, he will bump his behind into you if you are in the pasture with him until you scratch him. They aren't going anywhere. I think all we will own from this point on for pulling will be haffies or haffie mules. |
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Location: Somewhere around here | Thanks everyone! From the research I've done myself they definitely seem like sweet stout ponies. I'm just hoping if we do by a team (which is what hubby wants) then they better be rideable too lol! |
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| My mom has one that she shows. She both rides and drives and does pretty well with her. She can be a bit spunky at times but she is only 4 so that is to be expected, but overall she is a nice little horse. Definitely more manageable than the bigger drafts. |
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Location: The birthplace of Honest Abe | I grew up working at farm that bred, raised and showed them. I used to drive them and ride them all the time. They are some of my favorites of all time. Hardy, smart, easy to train and sooo gentle. Hardest part of a Haffie is keeping that thick mane and tail clean LOL.
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I've never owned one but have been around them and I really like them. I would like to get one to ride in the rocky Hill Country Park by me. |
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