Pottok

Pottok numbers have been severly reduced by habitat loss and crossbreeding. In the 20th century, piebald pottoks were bred, particularly for circus use.

The Pottok pony has been recognized by the French administration since 1970 and a stud-book was created. His particularity is to be double.

Pottok (pronounced potiok) Also Known By: Basque, Vasca (Spanish) The Pottok is an ancient breed of small horse found in the Basque region of Spain and France. Although originally wild, today all Pottok have owners.

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Basque Pony - see Pottok *Batak - any common horse color *Bavarian Warmblood - all colors except piebald and spotted Belgian Heavy Draft - red roan w/ black points, sometimes bay, brown, dull gray *Belgian Halfblood - all solid colors ...

This horse is related to other breeds from the Cantabrian-Pyrenean branch, including the Garrano, the Galician pony, the Asturian, the Thieldon, the Sorraia, the Navarre horse, the Pottok, the Merens and the now extinct Catalan horse.

Likewise, on the Spanish Marches, there are different ponies on each side ? the little Pottok ponies are found in the Basque region in the west, ...

boasts thirteen Iberian breeds in addition to the Andalusian: Asturcon, Burguete, Caballo de Monte del Pais Vasco, Pura Raza Gallega, Cavall Mallorqui, Hispano-Arabe, Hispano-Breton, Jaca Navarra, Losina, Mallorquina, Menorquina, Monchina and Pottoka.

include the Asturcón, Burguete, Caballo de Monte del País Vasco, Pura Raza Gallega, Cavall Mallorquí, Pura Raza Española (Andalusian horse), Hispano-Arabe, Hispano-Bretón, Jaca Navarra, Losina, Mallorquina, Menorquina, Monchina and Pottoka.

See also: Horse, Basque, Pony, Breeds, Garrano