After a long summer grazing on lush green pastures at high altitudes without a single care in the world, Haflinger and Noriker foals all over South Tyrol are due for the very first milestone of their career in breeding: the annual appraisal of foals. Traditionally, the first edition takes place in early September in the Val Sarentino/Sarntal valley – at the annual village fair known as Sarner Kirchtag. During the following ten days, appraisal events are then held across all of South Tyrol.

2023 Foal appraisal calendar
 

Selection of candidates for the annual Foal Championship and Auction

All foals are assessed and described using the linear evaluation system; vaccinations against Equine Infectious Anaemia and COGGINS tests are available as an additional service. At the same time, the best foals are selected for the South Tyrol Haflinger Foal Championships held on 07 October 2023 in Egna/Neumarkt and the subsequent Live Auction of South Tyrol Haflinger Championship foals. Only foals that have participated in the Championship are admitted to the auction.