The Haflinger (Allen Breed) [Hardcover]

Helen Deverill (Author)

Book Description

Series: Allen Breed | Publication Date: August 1, 1999

A record of the Haflinger's development from its origins in the Tyrolean Alps to its modern role as a riding and driving horse.

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About the Author

Helen Deverill starting riding as a child, but did not own her first horse until she bought ponies for herself and her daughter to show. For several years she was a a regular contributor (under the name of Helen Coleman) of articles and stories for Pony magazine and the Pony Annual, as well as writing occasional articles for equestrian publications, including Horseworld, Riding and the Pony Club Annual.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 100 pages
• Publisher: J. A. Allen (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851316441
• ISBN-13: 978-0851316444
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,058,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The unique Austrian draft pony, March 21, 2001

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Joy Craft (Titus, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Haflinger (Allen Breed) (Hardcover)

I enjoyed this book and have referred to it numerous times when explaining to family and friends the uniquiness of the Haflinger. This book by Helen Deverill, tells of the history, comformation and nature of this unique draft pony. The Haflinger is a native of Southern Austria or the South Tyrol and based on this book dates back to 1282. As a mountain work horse it was an asset to the Tyrolean farmer who used the horse for all types of farm work and consided the Haflinger as part of the family. Although is has long been used as a work horse the Haflinger's nature makes it an excellent mount for children as well as the handicapped.

I found the chapter on Care, competition and training very informitive and provided great insight for planning the training of my own Haflinger. From driving to vaulting or dressage the Haflinger is versatile and willing to please. It has been used in many types of equestrian events but is not widely know in the USA. In order to set up a stud book and lay down standards for registration in America, the Haflinger Breeders' Organization (HBO) was establish in 1993.

This book provides lots of insight on this little known horse with a big heart.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, September 26, 2005

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MyNameGoesHere - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Haflinger (Allen Breed) (Hardcover)

This is a great book that goes into detail of the history of the haflinger horse. I enjoyed this book very much but was dissappointed that the photos are all in black and white. I wish there were color photos of these beautiful horses!