Knabstrup for sale

If you are looking for a horse breed with a considerable bloodline and ancient roots, consider the Knabstrup.

The Knabstrup is a horse breed with a considerable history behind it. It is a breed that can be traced to the time of the Vikings. It was much prized in earlier times for its endurance, speed and its temperament. The earlier horses of this breed had a small, refined head, but large, strong body.

The head of the Knabstrup is well-set and it has muscled neck, strong back, but no defined withers. In terms of its physical appearance, you cannot say it is an extraordinarily looking breed. This is a very versatile breed and throughout history they were used in many different ways. Not only did they serve well as good military horses, they were equally good post and milk wagon horses.

Today, this breed is used for many purposes. It is seen frequently in circuses. They are also seen much in show rings and in other competitive horse disciplines. What is most unusual about it is its coat, which is spotted with many colors and pattern variations. Usual colors for this breed are white with brown or black spots. It shows excellent performance and this feature is attributed to its strong limbs. It can reach a height of 15.1 to 16 hands.

Owners of this bred will find tem to be a friendly lot. They are intelligent and can quickly learn. They are also pretty docile, which makes them easy to handle. They will show expected performance levels and desired results in horse competition and horse events. This horse breed is often seen in circuses as it is intelligent, easy-to-train and docile by nature. In earlier times, it was considered as an excellent riding and carriage horse.