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. ted, though only by A number of other Knabstruppers agreement with the currently compete at the Paralympic KNN. Outcrosses AWARD-WINNING: Te Knabstrupper mare Cita Nørmark level, including Lucas Nørmark, who is ridden by Lee Pearson of Great Britain. For the Breeds, by the Breeds In the USA, Lucas Nørmark’s full ach month, “All-Breeds Connection” spotlights a USDF All-Breeds sister Cita Nørmark has won USDF awards program participating organization and the breed it rep- All-Breeds awards from Training Eresents. Information and photos that appear in this column are through Tird Level. Cita has carried furnished by the breed registries. USDF does not endorse or promote any two riders to their USDF bronze med- breed or registry over another. als and is working on her third. The All-Breeds program is designed to recognize the accomplishments Majco Tunder’s Hattrick com- of specific breeds in dressage. All participating organizations offer “open” petes at the FEI levels in the New year-end awards from Training Level through Grand Prix, and some offer England states. Xavoy Middelsom awards in additional categories, such as adult amateur, junior/young rider, competes at Prix St. Georges and and dressage sport-horse breeding. Registry representatives are usually on Intermediate I in the Mid-Atlantic hand to help bestow awards at the banquet held during each year’s USDF region, and in 2012 he earned his convention. rider/owner her USDF silver medal. All-Breeds award eligibility requirements include memberships and liter- Pegasus vom Niehaus-hof horse registrations with both USDF and the participating organization. For ally came out of the pasture last year details and a list of current participating organizations, visit usdf.org. For to be a last-minute mount for para- more information about All-Breeds awards program participation, send e- equestrian Laurietta Oakleaf. Te mail to [email protected]. performance and scores they received PICS OF YOU 48 October 2012 t USDF CONNECTION .