Pottok

An ancient breed from small horses that are found in Spain and France, the Pottok were once considered a wild horse breed.  Now, Pottok horses are domesticated and have owners. 

Pottok horses are tough and have high levels of endurance.  At one time, the breed was used for pack animals and to help work in the mines, but since the 1970's they became used for riding and for children's mounts because of their extremely calm dispositions.

Pottok's make good harness animals, and can be put in shows as a dressage mount.  In 1983, there was a purebred Pottok called Kuzko who become a champion in the combined show jumping and dressage category.