American Haflinger Alliance

September Monthly Motivation: Director Extraordinaire!

As we wrap up the virtual show, we’re still in a video kind of mood. Plus, we saw some great things we think folks should share. So this is a two-part movie-making challenge for all, whether or not you participate in our virtual show. Part #1 – share your...

ARR-gust Monthly Motivation: “Pirate BINGO!”

Ahoy! ARR-gust is International Pirate Month, and we’ve got a whole shipfull of challenges for you with Pirate Bingo! X marks the spot! Share pictures of each challenge you’ve mastered. Get a BINGO to earn your Jolly Roger charm. Fill the card to earn a...

Sassy Souvenier Update

Haflinger Adventure Sassy Souvenir Filly Update! When last we shared about our Haflinger Alliance club members’ trip to Austria last fall, we had just decided that a beautiful Haflinger Filly would be the ultimate souvenir to take home from our journey. And so bought...

Blab to your Buddies for Bonus Bucks!

Shhh…entries for our 2023 AHA! International Haflinger Celebration Virtual Show open in less than a week! Oh wait. It’s definitely NOT a secret that this is the greatest Haflinger show ever. So we want you to tell your friends! Sassy squealed with delight over...

We’re BAAAAAAACK!

More classes, more awards, more FUN! Entries for the Virtual Show open in just 11 weeks!

March’s Monthly Motivation: “Slay the Dragon!”

No, we don’t mean your suddenly spicy mare in transitional heat….we mean that dragon of a spring to-do list and getting ready for the upcoming season! Have you made your spring vet appointments? Do you have your health records and club memberships in order...

February’s Monthly Motivation: “Heart Healthy”

February is National Heart Health Month, so this month’s charming challenge is focused on keeping you and your Haflingers heart-healthy! Each week, check off one of the below tasks and share about it on Facebook to earn your heart charm! ♡ Human Task 1: Take a fifteen...

Day 7

Days 7 Sunday September 25- Fohlenhof 75th Anniversary Celebration and Souvenir Shopping! Sunday was the last day in Austria for most of the Haflinger Alliance group, although a few travelers had headed home on Saturday. We stayed at the comfortably convenient...

Day 6

Day 6 Saturday September 24- FILLY SALE DAY! The Big Day had finally arrived and we were up early, breakfasted, and over to the Fohlenhof by 8 am. The approximately 90 sale fillies mostly arrived before we did to be identified, checked in, receive a cursory veterinary...

November’s Monthly Motivation: “Origami”

November 11th is National Origami Day, and to celebrate we want you to find your zen with the ancient art of folding! (And no, you don’t have to figure out how to fold up your Haflinger really small like this cutie) ♡ The Zen: Take a few calm minutes and truly...

Day 5

Day 5 Friday September 23 We arose early and sang “So long, farewell” to Salzburg and made our way to the epicenter for the Haflinger Universe: the village of Ebbs that is home of Fohlenhof Ebbs, the Haflinger Horse Breeders Association of Tyrol’s stud farm and...

Days 3 & 4

Our breakneck pace of equestrian adventure continued on Wednesday, starting with a great breakfast at Gasthof Hauserwirt followed by a breathtaking drive to…

No Stirrup November

Yep, it’s coming. Whether or not you’re ready. The only thing more daunting than the cold. It’s….. #nostirrupnovember But don’t worry! We’ve got a super fun challenge to keep you motivated and reward your efforts (and bravery)....

Day 2

After a great night’s sleep at the Edelweiss & Gurgl Hotel in Obergurgl, and a sumptuous buffet breakfast, our group assembled for the 60-second walk across the street…

Day 1

The AHA! Austrian Haflinger Adventure ’22 kicked off in Lans, Austria, a small village outside Innsbruck. Our intrepid travelers met for the first time, enjoyed a traditional Austrian dinner, and planned for the amazing activities ahead. 14 Hafluvvers…

Introduction

The American Haflinger Alliance (AHA!) was formed in 2021 by three Covid-quarantined horsewomen to help Hafluvers like themselves dream big, do stuff, and have fun with Haflinger horses. In just a year, this new Haflinger fun club had…

September’s Monthly Motivation: “Disaster Preparedness”

September is Preparedness Month, and we want to make sure YOU are prepared for a disaster! Do you have an evacuation plan, in the event of an emergency like a flood or fire? Have you invited your local Fire Department out to familiarize them with your property?...

May’s Charming Challenge: “Skin Cancer Awareness Month”

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so we want you to share how you protect yourself and your Haflingers from the sun! Working with horses keeps us outside all the time! And while long sunny days feel great after winter, we have to protect ourselves! Do you slather...

A Haffie Easter Egg Hunt!

It’s time for some fun and games! And who doesn’t love an Easter Egg Hunt? We sure do! There are 10 Easter Sassies that have busted out of their pasture and are now running around the AHA! website, and we need you to find them all! Each one is numbered so...

April’s Charming Challenge: “Pay It Forward….and Back!”

April 28th is “Pay It Forward Day” and to celebrate we’re encouraging you to Pay it Forward and Back! Some ideas for Paying it Forward: -Invite a friend (or their child) to the barn to meet your Haflinger, help you feed, pick a hoof, and maybe have a...

March’s Charming Challenge: Music Month!

March is Music Month! To celebrate, your charming challenge is to create a musical video of your Haflinger(s)! (Don’t worry, your horse doesn’t have to sing 😉 ) Tell any story you like, but make sure to throw in some creativity! Whether you were caught...

Watch our Chat with Dr. Rebecca Bellone

At long last, American Haflinger Alliance is SUPER excited to announce the latest addition to our video learning library! Our Expert Education series continues with an interview with Dr. Rebecca Bellone of UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory. Learn about Squamous...

February’s Challenge: Groundwork Bingo

From simple check-ins on basic handling skills to more advanced puzzles and liberty work, this challenge will test and improve your partnership with each square! Five different categories allow you play to your strengths and build confidence, or choose to challenge...

AHA! Austrian Haflinger Adventure 2022

AHA! Members: Join Sassy and friends for an epic adventure in Austria in September 2022! Plans are well underway for an amazing visit to Haflinger farms, breeders, and places of interest culminating in a visit to the World Haflinger Breeding Center in Ebbs for their...

Announcing the Wiz Bang High Score Classical Dressage Award!

Tracy DiSabato-Aust has graciously sponsored a Wiz Bang Award for the highest scoring dressage Haflinger. A beautiful trophy will be presented to the AHA! Member’s Haflinger with the highest weighted average of: Three different scores From three different judges...

Bonus Challenge: No Stirrup November!

#nostirrupnovember might not be fun, but this challenge is! It’s free for members and easy to participate, so no excuses! Who: All AHA! Members What: Ride a portion of 10 rides without stirrups to earn your Sassy No-Stirrup Ribbon Where: Wherever you’re...

Come meet Sassy and the American Haflinger Alliance!

We’ll be at the Central Ohio Haflinger Show and the Haflinger Breeders Co-Op Futurity this weekend, and we can’t wait to say hello! Stop by for… Awesome prizes for new members who join here this weekend! Free CUPCAKES on Saturday night! Gifts for all...

Video Release: Emily Gibson!

Our Learning Library expands with our first Stable Personalities video: an interview with Emily Gibson! Members are invited to check it out now! Not a member yet? Join today and stop missing out!

Your Quest Begins….NOW!

Are you looking for a unique challenge with your Haflinger? Do you occasionally need a kick in the pants to stay motivated? Our Quarterly Quests are for you! But hurry….this three-month goal-setting challenge begins today and registrations close in ONE WEEK!...

Haffie Easter Egg Hunt!

It’s time for some fun and games! And who doesn’t love an Easter Egg Hunt? We sure do! There are 10 Easter Sassies that have busted out of their pasture and are now running around the AHA! website, and we need you to find them all! Each one is numbered so...

Exclusive! “Haflinger Howdy” T-Shirt

We all know that moment. The scenery is gorgeous. The lighting is perfect. Your Haflinger is looking particularly golden and beautiful. So you sneak out that phone for a quick photo, and BAM…. you’ve got a lens full of nose. Every. Time. And so we pay...

Announcing the AHA! Junior Horsemanship Program

Update 3/2/21: all ten of the donated AHA! Junior memberships have been redeemed! Welcome – we’re so excited to have you all! We’re extremely excited to announce that – thanks to the support of our early Founding Members! – we were able...

Tyrol Stallion Licensing Live Stream

The first weekend of every February, three-year-old stallions are presented for licensing with the Haflinger Horse Breeding Association in Tyrol. Unfortunately, this year’s event cannot include spectators due to Covid restrictions. Although this is the first...

Survey Says….

Thanks to everyone who took our survey! But now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…. The winner of the $100 Smartpak gift card is Michelle Nichols!

Eyes on the 2025 World Show

Although we’re saddened (but not surprised) to hear about the cancellation of this year’s World Show in Austria, we eagerly look forward to the 2025 show. And while it’s still a long ways off, we want to go on an adventure, and we want to bring YOU!...