New Horizons Haflinger Sporthorses/New Horizons Farm LLC

03/26/2025

Stallion Wednesday features a Nabucco son who is one of my favorite all-time stallions (and the dam of my foundation mare, R Noble Rose APF), and who was the most popular N-line stallion in North America back in the late 1990s/early 2000s, siring 228 offspring before being sold to a breeder in Holland, Nobleman of Tudor Oaks (Nabucco x Gorgette/Aras), born 1993, bred by Hubert Fuschsberger, imported by Tudor Oaks Farm to the U.S, then sold to Holland and now owned by Linda Draaisma. Like Notting Hill, Nobleman was tall (around 15.1H), very leggy and type. Nobleman sired several sons who were promoted in performance who became breeding stallions in the U.S., including (but not limited to): Notable WBF (Assita TOF/Winterstein) born in 1999, bred by Gary and Patty Sweeny, owned for a time and promoted in dressage by Donna Kuck, and now owned by Margaret Massung; Nickerson SFF (Antiba TOF/Akzent) born in 1999, bred by Jan Sheahan and owned by Rebecca Visner, N'Vincible WBF (LaFollie/Ancora), born in 1999, bred by Anita Sweeney and owned by Barb Dickinson, and Nicodemus TOF (Heike TOF/Andrit/Aras), born in 2001, bred by Tudor Oaks Farm and owned by Dave and Donna Buechler. Other popular Nobleman sons who went on to be popular sires but were promoted in draft venues were Nissan JPH (Reba JPH/Welkom NTF/Wall Street NTF) born 1998, Northern Lights RAH (Summa NTF/Wall Street NTF) born 1997, and Neiman Marcus TOF (Malona NTF/Midas Touch NTF) born 1997, among others.

03/25/2025

Haflinger history Tuesday combines with Stallion Wednesday (to be continued tomorrow) and features two of the top N-line stallions in the world: Nordtirol (Nabucco x Junella/Aras) now deceased, born in 1994 and bred by Karl Patscheider, and Notting Hill (Nabucco x Riva/Andrit/Aras), born in 1998, bred by Peter Eiter and owned by the Haflinger Pferdzuchtverband of Tyrol. Nordtirol was known for his incredible jumping talent (jumping over 5 feet at the World Show one year), along with his son, Novembernebel, who eventually outjumped him at the World Show. Notting Hill is known for his talent in dressage. If you've ever seen Nabucco in person you would be amazed at what he sires, as he was short with a long back and short legs, but his offspring are much taller, leggier and more athletic in build than him. Nabucco was known as one of the top-producing broodmare sires in Austria, yet he has also sired some outstanding sons who have gone on to be outstanding sires themselves, and who have excelled in sporthorse disciplines.

03/25/2025

Mad Barn is featuring the Haflinger as breed of the week!

🌟🐴 Breed of the Week: The Haflinger! 🐴🌟

Say hello to the Haflinger, a small but mighty horse with a heart of gold! 💛 Originating from the breathtaking Tyrolean Alps 🏔️, this breed is known for its striking chestnut coat and flowing flaxen mane and tail. ✨

Standing between 13.2 and 15 hands high, Haflingers are compact, strong, and built to excel in a variety of disciplines! 💪 From dressage 🏇 and jumping 🏆 to driving, and trail riding 🌿, these versatile horses can truly do it all. Their endurance and surefooted nature make them reliable partners in any adventure!

Not only are they athletic, but Haflingers are also known for their sweet and willing personalities. 🥰 Whether you're a beginner or an experienced equestrian, these gentle horses form deep bonds with their riders, making them the perfect lifelong companions. 💕

Want to learn more about Haflingers? Check out our breed guide!
CA: https://madbarn.ca/haflinger-horse-breed-profile/
US: https://madbarn.com/haflinger-horse-breed-profile/
Do you have a Haflinger in your life? Drop a pic 📸 and share your favorite Haflinger memory below! ⬇️🐎✨

03/25/2025

I got to visit Junior's dad today for his farrier appointment. Stellar turned seventeen a few days ago.❤️

03/25/2025

New Horizons Farm LLC is planning on hosting Westfalen inspections in Michigan again this year! We have limited spacing available so please contact us asap if you are interested in bringing a horse. You should also fill out the inspection reservation form on the Westfalen NA website or on their page. Dates are not yet confirmed, but we typically host in August. PM us for more information.

03/25/2025

Stellar TVR making history for the breed at the 2013 North American Stallion Performance Testing in Oklahoma. :-) Photo credit LL-Foto.de.

03/24/2025

Since there has been so much interest in Rösl and people are asking about her dam, mare Monday features Ricola again.😊 Rikka was AHR silver classified as a two-year-old in 2007, and awarded Premium and Champion at her RPSI inspection in 2014. Every one of her foals presented to RPSI or Westfalen has achieved Premium status, as have almost all of the mares she has produced when presented for breeding approval. Rikka's offspring by Stellar also include AHR Gold and silver offspring, a Westfalen and Weser Ems approved son who was the first stallion of any breed to complete the new 3-day format of the Stallion Sport Test, and an AHR approved son by Alfa of Genesis. Rikka was lightly started under saddle at age five with her first foal at her side and shown at a large double-judged show after only 45 days under saddle, even winning and placing at the top of her class in one or two classes! She has proven to be an extremely trainable and rideable mare and an incredible producer of sport horses. Her offspring mature tall (averaging between 15 and 15.2H hands, with some even a little taller), have powerful, uphill movement with an active hind leg and great extension, and excellent work ethics and trainability. Rikka is 20 years young this year, and all of her foals offered for sale have sold in utero, including her 2025 foal. She will be retired from breeding at age 23, so there are only a couple more opportunities to acquire one of her special foals! Rösl's availability is a real gift to someone interested in one of our foals but not able to pay the full price, as her owner is willing to sell her for less than she paid as long as she goes to a five-star home.

03/24/2025

Some of Rösl's full siblings.😊

03/23/2025

Rösl video #3 (judge's comments) from 2024 Westfalen inspection.

03/23/2025

Video #1 Rösl Westfalen inspection 2024.

03/23/2025

Rösl video #2 at her Westfalen foal inspection in 2024.

03/23/2025

We are planning on hosting the Westfalen inspections again later this summer. If you want to come to our site located in Bath, Michigan (just outside of East Lansing and a few miles off of I-69), be sure that you 1) contact us via PM to let us know asap, and 2) fill out the reservation form through Westfalen so they know as well. We will be posting when we get a finalized date and then sending out stall reservation forms to everyone who reached out to us. We already have people contacting us for this year and stalls fill quickly, so reach out sooner than later.

Your answers help us plan inspection sites near you, or allow you to request an open or private inspection site of your own. The tour will begin in July, and continue through October, with sites throughout the USA and Canada. If you have questions please email [email protected] or call or....

03/23/2025

Rösl New Horizons (Stellar TVR x VPrSt Ricola DTA/Adanac) is for sale! Due to owner's health, Rösl is being offered for sale at private treaty. It is extremely rare that a Stellar offspring is available after it's born. This is an amazing opportunity if you are looking for an elegant, beautiful moving filly bred for dressage with proven bloodlines and parents and siblings who have been successful at halter and under saddle in multiple sporthorse disciplines. Rösl will be a year in June. She was awarded Premium at her Westfalen inspection last year and tied the high scoring filly Champion's score. Rösl's dam was awarded Premium and Champion at her RPSI inspection, and has produced numerous Westfalen and RPSI Premium foals, Premium mares, and inspection Champions, as well as the first stallion to attend the new three-day format of the North American Stallion Sport Test for small horses/ponies, and AHR Gold and silver classified mares. Serious inquiries only please.

03/22/2025

The dirty, furry Bobbsy twins yesterday morning.😄 I can't wait until the young ones shed out! Remy (Ratatouille New Horizons-Brenner IK x StPrSt Rivendell New Horizons/Stellar TVR) on left and Rösl New Horizons (Stellar TVR x VPrSt Ricola DTA/Adanac) on right. Both fill siblings due 2025 are sold in utero.❤️

03/22/2025

Foal Friday features Rafinja New Horizons (Stellar TVR x VPrSt Ricola DTA/Adanac), born in 2014. Raffy was Champion and Gold Premium at her RPSI inspection as a foal, and Champion and Premium mare in a large and competitive Westfalen inspection and AHR Gold classified and inspected as a four-year-old. :-) Ricola is expecting a full sibling to Rafinja in mid-July that has been sold in utero. We are so excited! :-)

03/21/2025

R StellaRose New Horizons (Stellar TVR x R Noble Rose APF/Nobleman of Tudor Oaks), 2022 Westfalen inspection foal Champion purchased in utero by Melinda Paret. I would love to see how this beautiful girl looks now! She's from the same year that Demi and Freddie were born. It's hard to believe that they are all three already!