Avelignese

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Names:  Avelignese.  This seems to be the Italian version of the Austrian Haflinger.  In fact, I have frequently heard the two mentioned together; however, the Haflinger seems to be the better known.  I have found the Avelignese listed as a draft, a horse, and a pony!  I think I will list it as a horse for now until I know more about it!

Origin: 

Breeding:  Bred mainly in Tuscany, in northern Italy.

Description:  Short and muscular.  Basically the same as the Austrian Haflinger.

Color:  Usually chestnut.

Neck:  Heavy.

Size:  About 14.2 hands.

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Uses:  Once used as a pack pony or light draft horse.

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