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...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...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?...Announcing the judges for the 2022 International Haflinger Celebration Virtual Show!
Early-Bird entries for our Virtual Show open in just over two weeks, and we hope you’re all as excited as we are! We also can’t wait to introduce you to our outstanding panel of judges for this year… Charlotte Trentelman (USEF “S”...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...Members Now Save $15 on SCC Testing!
AHA! is incredibly pleased to support education and breed improvement by now offering members discounts on testing their horses for Ocular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)! Learn more about SCC, find out why you should test, and get your discount code here!
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...Join us for a VIRTUAL Awards Ceremony!
We figured the best way to wrap up our AMAZING International Haflinger Celebration Virtual Show was with a virtual awards ceremony! If you missed our Facebook Live presentation, you can watch the replay and view all the results here!
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...Be a Part of History!
Enter the first-ever International Virtual Haflinger Show! Find out how to win this halter and get all the other details here!
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!...Video Release: Stacy Westfall!
Our Learning Library has officially kicked off with our first Expert Education video: an interview with Stacy Westfall! Members are invited to check it out now. Not a member yet? Join today and stop missing out!