Horse Files

Haflingers

• Height: 13.2 to 15 hands, or 53 to 60 inches (135 to 152 centimeters)
• Weight: 800 to 1,300 pounds (363 to 590 kilograms)
• Colors: light chestnut to dark liver chestnut with a pale mane and tail
• Features: elegant and expressive
• Personality: Haflingers are gentle, and they bond with people easily. They are calm, quiet, and willing to learn.
• Abilities: Haflingers are used for riding and driving. Their size means they are suitable for both adults and children. They can carry or pull loads. People also use them to trail ride.
• Life Span: 25 to 30 years

Fact

Horses are usually measured in hands. There are 4 inches (10.2 cm) in a hand. Ponies are 14.2 hands or smaller. But sometimes, ponies are also measured in inches.