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The Knabstrup or Knabstrupper is a European horse breed with an unusual range of coat coloration. It shows similar color patterns as the Appaloosa although not related. Coat patterns range from solid to the full leopard spotted, with many variants in between. Leopard Spotting is the most prized color pattern. It has warmblood conformation.

History


Unfortunately although this breed became very popular it was later carelessly bred with other horses and it is not certain if any purebreds from this breed remain. They do well in dressage and show jumping, and are used in general riding, as carriage horses and as circus horses.

The breed is usually around, but there are also pony sized ones (under 14.2).

However, some Knabstruppers are born with solid colors, such as bay or chestnut.

Knabstruppers originated in Denmark, but nowadays are bred in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, USA, and, most recently, Australia and New Zealand.