Knabstrup

The Vikings were known to use Knabstrup horses, the breed originated in Denmark.  The original size of Knabstrup horses was around 14 hands.  Their characteristics included tractable temperament and high speed and endurance abilities.

Today's Knabstrup breeding is primarily done to preseve the horse for a Danish riding horse, and the size doesn't matter.  Most breeds require their horses to be of a certain size, which is one characteristic that makes the Knabstrup breed unique.  They are beautiful horses with spotted coats and can have any number of color combinations.  They are friendly and calm, with great intelligence and a desire to learn.  You'll find Knabstrup horses in circuses.

The average height of a Knabstrup horse is 15 or 16 hands.

In the previous years, Knabstrup horses have ben used in the cavalry, as riding and work horses, and as milkwagon horses.  Most uses of the breed in current times are for carriage horses or riding.