[haflingerfriends] Re: Why Halflingers? Fords Vs Haflingers

Hi, We've owned both Haflingers and Fjords and currently have a Fjord. I too have a muscle disorder and due to that, I prefer the Fjord mentality, movement and conformation over the Haflinger. The breeds are quite different in many respects. My experience with our past Haflingers (A line)- they were very people oriented, talented, energetic, had oodles of endurance, easy keepers, round barreled but too much horse due to my physical issues and limitations. What I like about our Fjord, he's always the same relaxed horse no matter where we go, no matter how much time has passed since last ridden, he has a delightful personality and his conformation makes him very comfortable to ride for hours at a time. Choosing between the breeds really comes down to the individual horse. They are both wonderful breeds. Leslie

--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, Cari Kilborn <carik@...> wrote:
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> I posted this once.. but I don't think I got a response. (I think the
> breeding discussion was brought up.) I am looking for a "pony" to
> ride. I would like either a Halflinger or Fjord. I am five foot
> nothing and have MS. I'm not wheelchair bound at all, I can still walk
> on my own. I just need something that is gentle and quiet on the
> trails. I really am not looking for a so called "dead head", just one
> that is trustworthy. What are the temperaments like with Halflingers?
> Are they pushy? Are they slow, not fast enough to keep up with the QH?
> Can someone tell my why they chose the Halfy compared to other "ponies"?
> Thanks guys
> ~Cari
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