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• Today, the main Haflinger breeding area in Austria is in the norther Tyrol. Breeding programs have taken place there since 1900. The ideal height of the Haflinger is 54-58 inches (137-147 centimeters or 13.5 - 14.5 hands) for mares; 56-59 inches (142-150 cm or between 14 - 15 hands) for stallions. The Haflinger is bred to be a square, stocky horse. It's legs are well muscled.
• Through crossbreeding with Arabian thoroughbreds, Haflingers were transformed from packhorses into lighter horses more suitable for riding. Since 1976, however, this particular form of crossbreeding has fallen out of favor.
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