Honoring Alabama CHF By Mae Yoder
Those of you who have been in the Haflinger world for any significant amount of time are probably well acquainted with the renowned Haflinger stallion Alpen Konig. Alpen was imported by Temple Farms in the 1970's and was later sold to Bob MacArthur of Pattensonville, NY. Joe Stelleta and Tom Nero purchased Alpen fom Mr. MacArthur in 1985. They boarded him at Aden & Betty Miller's Chipmunk Hill Farm located in Apple Creek, OH. Some time later along with a few family members and friends, the Millers bought him. Alpen had many offspring that were well sought after, and he was considered an exceptional Haflinger stallion in his era. Today, they are few and far in between,
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although easily one of the best Alpen offspring, Alabama CHF, is still with us, continuing to pass on his legacy at the golden age of 27! Alabama CHF was bred, raised and trained by Aden and Betty Miller Family. He is sired by Alpen Konig and out of the mare Blanka who at the time was also owned by them. Alabama CHF is AHR silver classified at 78 points, exceptionally trained in all disciplines, and known as an athletic powerhouse in anything and everything he did. He was Aden's personal trail and go to horse for most everything. In the summer of 2003 Aden passed away suddenly. Betty made the decision to sell all their Haflingers, only keeping one for herself. There was no way she could
