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.
Origins
Initially Icelandic horses and Norwegian Fjord animals were used for children’s mounts in Denmark. As demand for a good sport pony grew, Denmark devoted resources to establishing solid bloodlines.
The Danish Sport Pony Breeding Association was formed in 1976 and dedicated to creating a uniform breed of riding ponies. This was achieved by crossing Connemaras, New Forest horses, Welsh stallions and Arabian horses.
Perhaps their most important breeding criteria was temperament, they wanted an animal who was to be trusted with their children.
3 Size Classes
Category 1 – 13.3 – 14.2 hands (highest demand for this class)
Category 2 – 12.3 – 13.2 hands
Category 3 – up to 12.2 hands
Features
No taller than 14.2 hands
Built for long, easy movement
Physique
Head is refined and well set
Neck is well-formed
Shoulder is sloping
Back is short and muscular
Legs are muscular
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Calm and obedient
Use
Show pony
Competition mount
Pleasure pony
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