Does everyone hate Haflingers?

I don't think there's anything wrong with the breed in itself. I think the main reason Haflingers get a bad rep is because of their owners! I've dealt with a few Haflingers and the ones who come from owners who are competent are a breeze to work with, the ones who are owned by eejits are bargy, unmannerly little sods when they arrive (they aren't when they leave!). I would never buy a Haflinger unless I was to keep it in full work; they thrive when given a lot of work.
 
I'm glad that he's turned into your dream pony Dee13. Well done for putting all that hard work in. Now where are the photos of your lovely pony? ;) :D
 
They are so lovely looking............ HoweverI have never met any that I liked as they all seemed to be bullies and rude ponies :( sorry I really would like to love them because they are so pretty!
 
I think they are stunning but...every other thread on here or elsewhere regarding Haffies does seem to be one that's being a little s*d!
The only one I knew was an angel and worth his weight in gold.
 
I own my haffie for 13 years now , and he is not what people always expect from a haflinger; that they are slow, dont do well at dressage , perfect pony for children etc.
When he (and I) was younger he was scared of everything, really really stubborn, bossy and if he didn't like it he just started to run really hard with me next to him or when i was riding him. I think he was just smart , he knew exactly what to do to get his way. now we are both older we don't have these problems anymore cause i got to know him better, but when a stranger rides him it starts all over again. I think haflingers are just really intelligent and exactly know what to do if they don't like or want something ,and as a owner you have to stand strong in your shoes haha!
They are also all-round pony's: dressage, jumping , western nothing they can't do.
 
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