Cayuse Indian Pony

The Cayuse Indian Pony is the direct symbol of the Old West. Known as the wild horse, the Cayuse Indian Pony is best known for it's symbolism of survival, stamina, and freedom. This breed of horse began in the 1800's and though many breeds of horses were originated during this time, such as wild Spanish Barb, or the Wild Mustang, the Cayuse Indian Pony is distinct.

The Cayuse Indian Pony is stocky and quite small, it stands at around fourteen hands, but still quite powerful. It has a larger than usual cannon bone, high withers, and a pastern with a distinct slope. This makes the Cayuse a popular riding horse for the young or old, because it makes for an easy seat and a pleasant ride.

Most of the Cayuse Indian Pony breed is found within the state of California, in the United States. At this time, the breed is on the verge of extinction with only a handful of Cayuse Indian Ponies existing.