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 & 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 & 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 & muscluar
Legs are muscular
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Calm and obedient
Use
Show pony
Competition mount
Pleasure pony
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