Horse breed
Central European ponies

Equine Heritage of the German-Austrian Pony Group

Umbrella group
Origin
Germany and Austria
Primary uses
Driving, light riding, conservation grazing
Parent group
Continental Ponies
Notable breeds
Haflinger, German Riding Pony, Lewitzer, Classic Pony
Category type
Umbrella term for regional pony breeds

What are German & Austrian Ponies?

This umbrella category gathers selectively bred pony breeds from Germany and Austria. They serve driving, light riding, and conservation grazing purposes. Members include the Haflinger, German Riding Pony, and Lewitzer. The group forms a regional subset within Continental Ponies.

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Profile: German & Austrian Ponies

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
Breed group originating from Germany and Austria
Height
86–148 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut, Gray, Palomino, Dun, Roan
Best for
Driving, light riding, conservation grazing, hobby and children’s ponies
Studbook since
1965
Population
Stable, not at risk
Risk status
Not at risk

Which breeds belong to German & Austrian Ponies?

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Haflinger

Horse portrait
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German Riding Pony

Youth rider mount
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Dülmen Pony

Critical (FAO 2024)
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Lewitzer

Horse in pasture
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Classic Pony

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Senner

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Liebenthaler

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Arenberg-Nordkirchen

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Lehmkuhlener Pony

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Heck Horse

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