It’s been great fun going through the countries of the world and learning more about their breeds of horse. I’ve cataloged over 600 breeds and counting, so there is a lot to share. Today it’s breeds from Austria.
Interesting Fact
Austria is the home to one of the most famous and oldest riding schools on the planet, the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. This time honored establishment is also home to a ballerina of the horse world, the graceful Lipizzaner horse. The school was named in honor of the Spanish animals which form the base of the Lipizzan breed.
Family Favorite
Another well known breed to come out of Austria is the handsome and peppy Haflinger. This breed originated in mountainous regions and was bred not only for utility but for an agreeable temperament. Because of this dutiful breeding, the Haflinger is known for their docile and agreeable temperament as much as they are for their lovely golden locks.
Austrian Horse Breeds
Abtenauer
Arab-Haflinger
Austrian Warmblood
Haflinger
Lipizzan
Noriker
Horses of the World
This is the third post in a new series, sharing the horse breeds of each different county. Please let me know in the comments below if I’m missing any horses of Austria & check back next week for the breeds of Azerbaijan.