Celebrating Pride Month with a super fun breed and surprise categories…. 

Your June Breed of the Month is Knabstruppers! Have fun pulling foundies!

ABOUT

The Knabstrupper horse is an old and rare breed, originally developed in Denmark the horses come from the same original stock as the Spanish horses that gave rise to the Appaloosa. The Knabstrupper and the Appaloosa share the same unusual color patterns, they are the spotted horses. The color variations range from the whole body spots of the classical Leopard pattern (sometimes called Tiger pattern), in bay, black and chestnut to the blanket spotting and to varnish roan and snowflake patterns.

While their unusual color patterns make them eyecatching and different to look at, what makes the Knabstrupper really special is their superb temperaments and willing kind natures. Bred as working horse and selected as much for attitude and ability as beauty the Knabstrupper is a true family horse.

Ranging in size the Knabstrupper typically stands between 15 and 16 hands, with solid strong legs and well shaped feet, a neat head and an elegant long neck, short backed and strong the Knabstrupper is a true warmblood horse. They are good movers but not extravagant, and are easy to ride. They jump well and are willing bold horses with good minds and a kind nature.

Source: https://www.knabstruppers4usa.com/knabstruppers-history

CAMPAIGNS

Barossa Dappled Tea Ponies | 54% completed | 8/100 coins 

A crossbreed campaign for the Barossa Dappled Tea Pony, a cross between the Chincoteague and Knabstrupper breeds. All Tea ponies have visible leopard markings.

Heavy European Draft | 25% completed | 50/100 coins 

The Heavy European Draft is a horse that comes from the Percheron of France, the Clydesdale of Scotland and the Knabstrupper from Denmark. These breeds have together been combined for their different abilities to create a strong and intelligent farm horse that also could be used as a harness horse. The head has a straight profile, broad forehead, large eyes and small ears. The chest is deep and wide and the croup long and level. The feet and legs are clean and heavily muscled. Their gaits are active, with clearly lifted hooves and a general impression of power and quality. Coat patterns range from solid to a full leopard-spotted coat, with many variants in between. Flaxen and roans are allowed. Leopard and all PATN1 and PATN2 are allowed within the breed. And more!

Strupwell Pony | 2.5% completed | 5/100 coins 

The Strupwell Pony is a 50/50 mix of the Knabstrupper and the Welsh Pony Cob Type C. They are most often used for driving or pleasure disciplines but can excel in any discipline they are trained for. The Strupwell Pony has been described as a pony-sized Knabstrupper with a more muscular build, a bit heavier frame, and small amounts of feathering on the hooves. They are an intelligent breed with a lively, versatile personality and a strong work ethic. All colors and patterns are acceptable! ♥

NOTE: If you have an active campaign, please message me all information in the following format and I will spotlight it here! 

Campaign/Club Name and Link | Percent Completed | Number of Coins/100 

CATEGORIES & PRIZES

I want to take a moment to thank forgottenland for his insight and help with the prizes this month. Brilliantly, forgottenland has curated the prizes so each category reflects a color of the all-inclusive Pride flag to aptly celebrate Pride month! Thank you, forgo <3 

💞 Prizes For Both Mare & Stallion Categories 💞

All prizes also come with a complimentary trophy that you can add to your page for fun and to show off your accomplishments once results have been announced!

Lowest BV 💚🩵

1st: 75k bits OR 1 Lucky Green Harness and 1 Snowflake Tack Set of choice

2nd: 50k bits OR 10 Neon Green Dye and 10 Sky Blue Dye

3rd: 25k bits + 5 Wales Background and 5 Blowing Snow

Highest PS 🤎

1st: 75k bits OR 4 Horse-Friendly Chocolate Truffles and 1 2023 Winter Tack Set

2nd: 50k bits OR 3 Haunted Brown Frames

3rd: 25k bits OR 5 Burnt Leaf Dye and 5 Cinnamon Dye

Highest Level 💜🖤

1st: 75k bits OR 1 German Harness and 1 Enchanted Lake Tack Set of choice

2nd: 50k bits OR 2 Spooky Tattered Cloth and 10 Deep Amethyst Dye

3rd: 25k bits OR 5 Midnight Dye + 5 Sea Glitter

Highest BV ❤️

1st: 75k bits OR 1 Red Velvet Tack Set of choice and 1 Gift Bow

2nd: 50k bits OR 2 Red Skeleton Paint and 10 Wine Dye

3rd: 25k bits + 10 Velvet Red Dye

Best Dressed 🩷

1st: 75k bits OR 2 Strawberries N’ Cream Tack Sets of choice

2nd: 50k bits OR 5 Spicy Valentines Day Tonic

3rd: 25k bits OR 5 Cherry Petals and 5 Thistle Dye

Discipline: Show Jumping 🤍

1st: 75k bits OR 2 Fairytale Harnesses

2nd: 50k bits OR 1 Magnifying Glass and 10 Snowcream Dye

3rd: 25k Bits OR 5 Cloudy Fog

Discipline: Cutting 💛

1st: 75k bits OR 2 Floral Harnesses

2nd: 50k bits OR 5 Yellow Wisteria Arch and 10 Mustard Dye

3rd: 25k Bits OR 10 Dandelion Dye

RULES

• Please read the rules carefully as failure to do so may result in an automatic disqualification when results are being reviewed.

• You may only use foundation horses that YOU have purchased (under the player name you put in this form).

• The horses must show a purchase date between the 1st and the 6th of June.

• You may have up to 1 mare and 1 stallion entered.

• The horses must be registered via the Google form below - the form will close automatically at 11:59 pm Game Time on June 6th. 

• All horses must be registered in the Knabstrupper Breed Registry and also have a name. IE not just BOTM or New Horse.

• Best Dressed (THEMED!): Horses will be judged by staff for the best dressed. Judging includes tack and companion coordination and creativity. For this month’s theme, go wild with COLORS. You can do rainbow, all themed around a palette, whatever you may decide. Have fun, let it be chaotic or curated, whichever you prefer. Please have your entries dressed by Saturday June 20th to give staff adequate time for judging. If you have marked your entry to be submitted for Best Dressed and they are not dressed by the 20th, they will be submitted to the team as is.

• Discipline Categories: If you mark that you ARE entering a discipline category, you MUST only show that horse within the selected discipline. If you have a mix of disciplines, halter, or career, your entry will be disqualified.

• The competition will end on Tuesday (June 30th) 11:59 pm Game Time.

• Due to show running times, it is recommended players enter the last of their shows on June 29th to give wiggle room for possible show running delays. If you enter shows on the 30th you accept risk of disqualification if any shows run after rollover into July 1st. 

Register your horses by Saturday, June 6th, 11:59 pm Game Time! 

THE SUMMER CLASSIC

In the distance, you hear the familiar thunder of hooves rumbling and crowds cheering… wait, crowds cheering? That can't be right, can it? 

Stay tuned….

Special Edition Category Reveal Soon…. 🧡💙

1st: 150k bits + 1 Gingerbread Tack Set of choice and 1 2022 Winter Tack Set

2nd: 100k bits + 10 Pumpkin Bundles and 10 Deep Blue Dye

3rd: 75k bits + 5 Blue Wisteria Canopy and 10 Sunburn Dye

Special Edition Category Reveal Soon…. 🏳️‍🌈

1st: 75k bits OR 5 Spicy Pastel Rainbow Tonics and 5 Spicy Rainbow Tonics

2nd: 50k bits OR 5 Rainbow Skeleton Paint and 5 Glowing Fire Skeleton Paint

3rd: 25k Bits OR 5 Pastel Rainbow Unicorn Horns and 5 Rainbow Unicorn Horns

NOTE: May Breed of the Month Results will be posted Friday, June 5th! 

If you have any BOTM related questions, please post them below. Posting in Discord may result in your question not being seen, and overall, it is easier to keep everything here in one place not only for myself, but others who most likely have the same questions! 

Thank you HoFa! <3