Talk:Avelignese

I think that if the Avelignese Pony is just an Italian version of the Haflinger, then it should just be merged with the Haflinger article. Really, this horse is just a bigger version of the Haflinger. They have the same origin, they were developed in the same places, etc., and really they are no different except for size. Ben Swanson 21:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Differences
Does anyone else find many differences in your research about this pony? Please respond. Ben Swanson 21:48, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

the avelignese takes its name from avelengo where its has been bred since 1918. it is similar to the halflinger. it is found throughout italy and is the most prolific italian breed. they are extremely tough and eduring due to them living in rocky mountainous enviroments. they are larger in both hieght and build than the halflinger and is a good middle wieght. it is very versitile and used in harness for working on the land in places unaccesable to vehicles. they are very surefooted on rough terrain and have hard well formed feet. they are often used for pack purposes and pony trekking. thier qiuet unflappable temperament, typical of the coldblooded, make them ideal children, novice or nervous riders. thier muscular frame makes them capable of carring adults and they are perfect family ponies. they are chestnut with a flaxen mare and tail and have good conformation. -Anonymous

Avelignese is just the italian name for halflinger. Have a look at their own website: http://www.haflinger.it/frames/3_haflinger_e.html (80.101.20.20 21:05, 12 June 2007 (UTC))