Welcome to the new and improved breeds section, have a look around and meet a breed or two.

Horse breeds from Denmark

Knabstrupper

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Intro

In a world full of solid colored warmbloods, the Knabstrupper is the eclectic cousin of the bunch. From the same spanish bloodlines as the appaloosa, they are found displaying all of the appaloosa white patterns.
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Danish Jutland

Intro

Probably the most well known for their association with the Carlsburg brewery, the Jutlands were used to haul heavy brewery wagons. These animals are still used for beer transportation in Copenhagen today, in addition to promotion, festivals and films.
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Frederiksborg Horse

Image from Anes

Intro

The Frederiksborg Horse is the oldest pedigreed domestic animal breed in the world. They are also a living piece of Danish history in large part due to the Royal Frederiksborg Stud Farm & their strict quality standards.
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Faroe Pony

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Intro

The bloodlines of the ponies on the Faeroe islands are one of the oldest and purest equine breeds on the planet and they have not been influenced by outside blood. Also called the Faeroes Pony & the Faeroe Island Horse, The only other breed comparable in age & purity of the Faroe Pony is the Icelandic Horse.
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Dutch Warmblood Horse

Intro

Breeds native to Denmark have a tendency to be robust and tough, but not necessarily athletic. The necessity arose for an all around eventing animal with more versatility.
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Danish Sport Pony

Intro

A common breed found in Denmark, the Danish Sport Pony has been the focus of serious work in Denmark during the last 30-40 years.
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