The Knabstrup horse
A spotted Iberian mare bought by a Danish butcher named Flaebe was given the name Flaebehoppen. Sold to Major Villars Lunn, who had her covered on his Knabstrup estate by a Frederiksborg Palomino stallion, she gave birth in 1813 to the spotted foal on an auber background, Flaebehingsten, founder of the Knabstrup breed. Focusing on coat color, this Danish breed evolved into a powerful, ordinary type. Recent infusions of Thoroughbreds have improved its constitution.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
This sensitive, calm, docile horse is solid, vigorous, and reliable.
Utilisations du cheval
A quality saddle horse, excellent for dressage and much appreciated in circus shows.
Morphologie du cheval
Straight head profile. Rather square muzzle. Open nostrils. Powerful, arched neck. Well defined withers. Broad, muscular, powerful back. Rounded croup. Vigorous limbs. Rather short canons. Mottled coat. Wide variety of spots or splashes on a white or reddish background. Scanty mane and tail. Size: 1.54 to 1.56 m.
