Leah and Adara were surrendered to Haflinger Haven in early 2023 when they were both about 18 years old. They are an extremely bonded pair. Adara has Cushing's and has struggled with laminitis, but is holding steady.

Bandit, the model for the Haflinger Haven auction, was out for bid at the Kalona Auction by a slaughter buyer. He had a tumor encompassing his entire right eye, and was bought by Haflinger Haven directly off the truck.

He was extremely shy at first and had clearly been a work horse. His eye was removed in 2023 at the University of Illinois Large Animal Hospital. He is the boss of the herd, weighing in at over 1400 pounds!

Beatrice came to Haflinger Haven when she wasn't suitable as a riding horse for a local lady. Radiographs were done before she was sent to a trainer and a pastern injury was discovered, so she is permanently retired. Fun fact: Beatrice farts more than any other horse at Haflinger Haven!

Bitsy (palomino), Lucy (brown), and Linus (pinto) are the three minis on the farm. Bitsy and Linus are both trained to drive, and Linus is going to school to learn to be ridden soon! Linus was one of Haflinger Haven's first rescues, and he and his pals believe they run the farm!

Teddy is an older gentleman with a history of EPM (a neurological disease) and poor teeth, so he only eats mash. Brittany came from a kill pen in Wisconsin with one eye, though she was clearly once very loved. She is head over heels in love with Teddy, and he has been adopted by Brittany whether he likes it or not (he loves it!).

Buddy was the first Haflinger Michelle ever bought, to fulfill her desire to learn to drive. He was bought sight unseen off of Dreamhorse, and was instantly a charmer.

Cinnamon was surrended to Haflinger Haven in 2021 for a permanent, safe retirement home. She is a special case: a Haflinger who thinks she's a high-energy thoroughbred. Unfortunately, her body doesn't agree with her. She had an ovariectomy in 2022 and is much happier.

Honey came to Haflinger Haven all the way from Florida after Hurricane Milton. She was surrendered to escape the Florida heat and intense sun. She has had treatment for a pre-cancerous lesion on one of her eyes, so she wears a UV fly mask, and is monitored by the vet. She is enjoying the midwestern winters much more than the weather in Florida!

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Kodi came from New Jersey. He wasn't getting along with the horses in his previous home, so he was surrendered to Haflinger Haven so he would always be safe and loved. He has Cushing's and a history of laminitis, but is currently sound and healthy. He is enjoying being part of a little Haflinger herd.

Lizzie came to Haflinger Haven as a pasture brood mare with minimal handling and a colt. After her boy left the nest, she became foster mother to Libby. She's a very good girl, and very friendly to both people and horses. She often goes out of her way to befriend the new, anxious horses to the farm.

Mabel came from a farm where she was used as a work horse after it became clear it was time for her to retire. Her former owner cried when she left, sad to see her go but very happy that she was going to a good home.

Mabel later became the foster mom to Lilac.

Mandy came all the way to Haflinger Haven from Arizona. She is blind in one eye and has navicular disease (the only horse at Haflinger Haven with navicular). She is very shy and has an inhalant allergy, so she has a chronic cough. She is very sweet and friendly to people!

Millie came to Haflinger Haven with her brother Merlin (II) so they would never be separated. She is one of the few permanent residents with no health issues, but is staying forever because of her ridability and steadiness with beginners.

Riley came to Haflinger Haven from Ohio to retire because he had lameness issues. He is now sound and a very good, safe, and steady boy.