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Avelignese Information
Avelignese
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Riding Breed
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| Working Breed |
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| Sport Breed |
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| Show Breed |
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| Pony Breed |
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| Easily Trained |
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| Independant |
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| All Climates |
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| All Terrain |
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Avelignese Qualities
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The Avelignese breed is a heavier one that is
well known throughout Italy. Beautiful and hardy enough to handle most any challenge, they are
one of the few breeds of horses that are referred to as surefooted styles. These
surefooted horses are a breed that can endure traveling through the desert and in extreme
temperatures without any issues. They can be utilized for equestrian vaulting and also for
therapeutic riding purposes as well. They have been bred with a unique format so that you know
which horse came from where. For example, if the horse is from Austria, they will bode a brand
that is just the letter “H”, whereas the ones from Italy will bode an “HI”.
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Avelignese Temperament
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The Avelignese is a calm breed. Calm enough to be utilized as a riding
horse for little ones, they are rather gentle and kind animals. Once described as
unflappable, the horses are strong and durable as well as placid.
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Avelignese Appearance
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Avelignese horses stand around fourteen hands in adult full grown size.
They are animals with small heads, lots of muscles, and are considered rather strong
creatures. Excellent quarters built for strength, strong feet, a thick neck, and a
spacious chest for their hearts. These horses are commonly noted for their beauty. They
have a long tail and usually a wavy mane that makes them so easily recognizable. These
horse are graded by certain requirements such as temperament, color, bone, and
action.
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Avelignese Upkeep
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Upkeep of an Avelignese horse is rather basic. They do not require
special needs care at any level, they are generally easy going creatures, and they
can be simple to care for. They are very responsible animals and can be trusted
around children. Most do not have any reported major health issues.
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Avelignese History
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The Avelignese horse breed derived from Italy. Considered to be
their style of the Haflinger horse, they are slightly taller in size and than
that Austrian format. Without question they certainly have a similar look. They
both have an identical coat color and one is a tad heavier than the other. Bred
all over the world, but most commonly in Tuscany, middle Italy, and Emilia as
they are the most popular breed of horses in Italy. They are what is referred
to as a cold blooded breed of horses and share many characteristics with other
cold blooded breeds. They are well known for their many uses as riding animals
and bode great self control. They can be spotted in Venice, Austria,
Switzerland, Slovenia, Hafling, and all around the Adriatic Sea. The World
Haflinger Federation was founded and hosts over twenty registries and the
guidelines needed for their members. Great for use on a farm or with any family
and, with such striking markings, they are sure to warm your heart.
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