Glossary of Equine Terms – K

Knabstruper to Knock-Kneed

Knabstruper: Breed of horse from Denmark, known for its spotted coat, similar to that of the Appaloosa.

Knackers: Slang word for slaughterhouse, abbatoir. Someone who buys horses at auction for purposes of taking to slaughter.

Knock-Kneed: Conformation fault in which the knees point in toward each other.

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