all-breeds connection
[email protected] to breeds that are not normally permit- ted for full registration are recorded Breed of the Month: within the appendix stud book. All-Breeds awards offered: All Knabstrupper performance and DSHB categories. How to participate: Horses Spotted: A talented breed for dressage must be registered with the KNN or one of the KNN-recognized ith fewer than 1,400 are a testament to the breed and its Knabstrupper registries, such as RPSI, registered horses, the willing nature. Equus International, or ZfDP. WKnabstrupper is consid- The organization: Te Organization contact info: ered a rare breed. Best known for its Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark: spotted coloring, the Knabstrupper (KNN) was founded in 1971 to pre- knab.dk;
[email protected] or horse carries the same color gene as serve, develop, and maintain the (951) 763-2784 (US contact). ▲ the Appaloosa (LP/lp, PATN/patn). Knabstrupper Less well known are this Danish breed. Te KNN, breed’s strength, stamina, and train- based in Denmark, ability, stemming from its origins in is considered the the 1800s as an Army horse. Many “mother” registry famous Danes reportedly started their for the breed. Te riding careers on Knabstruppers. Danes also maintain Its great trainability and willing- the breed database, ness makes the Knabstrupper an which includes ani- excellent partner for sport as well as mals from all the a great companion horse. With their various registries. willing, cooperative attitudes, they Judicious are wonderful fun to ride and always outcrossing of eager for the next adventure. Knabstruppers Knabstruppers you might to warmbloods, know: Te late stallion Zanko won Toroughbreds, and a Paralympic dressage gold medal Arabians is permit- for Anne Marie Lubbe of Sweden.