Our Story

The Haflinger and Hitch Pony Championship Series was created in 2013 to help promote hitch Haflingers and draft ponies across North America. Each year six horse hitches and ladies cart drivers compete for points throughout the season for a chance to compete at the world finals. The top six hitches and ladies cart drivers then compete for the overall champion.


HHPCS Board of Directors

  • Ryan Hefner - President

    Lifetime horseman from Lima, Ohio, owner and driver of Hefner Farms

    Term Expires 2023

  • Sam Mathias - Vice President

    Owner and driver of Crowl-Mathias Draft Ponies of Salem, Ohio
    Term Expires 2023

  • Lance Bean - Treasurer

    Owner and driver of Bean Family Draft Ponies from Maine

    Term Expires 2024

  • Ben Hastings

    Owner and driver of Hastings Haflingers of Red Haw, Ohio

  • Kyle Love

    Lifetime horseman, farrier and owner/driver of Twin Creek Stables

    Term Expires 2025