Knabstrupper

Breed Information
The Knabstrupper, also called Knabstrup horse, is a Danish breed of horse with an unusual range of coat coloration. The spotted coat is caused by a genetic mechanism called the leopard complex.

The Knabstrupper breed was first established in 1812 in Denmark. A chestnut mare with leopard complex blanket markings was bred to a solid-colored stallion, producing a colt with dramatic spotting. The mare and her son were each bred to many other horses, producing many offspring with spotting and establishing the Knabstrupper as a breed.

This breed was once very popular, but later was crossbred with other horses, and whether any purebreds from this breed remain is not certain. They do well in dressage and show jumping, and are used in general riding, as carriage and as circus horses.

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