The “Young Wild Ones” Return to the World Center of Haflingers
Day of the Young Stallions
10.10.2026
After five exciting months on the mountain pastures, the time has finally come: our young stallions are returning for the winter to the world center of Haflinger horses. On the Day of the Young Stallions, visitors will witness a unique parade of these magnificent young animals.
Accompanied by Tyrolean Haflinger junior breeders, the young stallions will be led on halters from the Alm in Erl, through Niederndorf, and via Ebbs to the Foal Farm Ebbs. A colorful and festive scene emerges when the stallions arrive ceremoniously at the foal farm.
Afterwards, each young stallion is presented individually in the arena before being released together as a herd in the foal farm arena. This impressive spectacle vividly demonstrates the significant developmental progress the animals have made during their summer on the Alm.
The Day of the Young Stallions is an absolute highlight for horse enthusiasts, families, and anyone who wants to experience the beauty and strength of the Haflinger up close. An experience not to be missed!
Program
11:00 AM – Presentation of Stallion Candidates
The stallion candidates of all 7 bloodlines from the 2026 cohort will first be presented individually in the arena by their breeders and then stabled together at the foal farm.
Afterwards, the Alm Descent Festival opens with music and culinary delights.
1:00 PM – Ceremonial Entry of the Haflinger Young Stallions
From Summer Pasture to Stallion Licensing: The Next Steps for Our Young Haflingers
With the end of the summer pasture period, the 2 ½-year-old Haflinger stallions begin their targeted preparation for the stallion licensing, traditionally held on the first Saturday in February. This phase is crucial for the further career of the young stallions.
Preparation for licensing includes basic training in riding and driving as well as a comprehensive breeding suitability assessment. Only stallions that pass this evaluation can be used for breeding from early March. Within one year, the stallions must also successfully complete the Stallion Performance Test to confirm their suitability as breeding stallions.
Since 1947, the Haflinger Horse Breeders Association Tyrol has relied on natural herd rearing for its young stallions. This traditional and proven method produces healthy, high-performing, and strong-charactered stallions who excel not only on the Alm but also in breeding and sport.
This combination of summer pasture experience, professional training, and traditional breeding makes the Haflinger stallions from Tyrol particularly valuable representatives of their breed.
