Pottok

Origin

Today, a large number of ponies of this breed live in a semi-white state, which can be found in the Pyrenees region. Its morphology allows it to live at altitude, in a harsh climate.
This breed of pony can boast the reputation of being the mascot of a rugby team. Pottoka, is called the mascot of the rugby team "Aviron bayonnais", the triple champion of France in the interwar period.
He also inspired the artistic world. "The free gallop of the pottok ponies" is a children's novel written by R. P. Pouyanne, which recounts the encounter between a young boy from the Basque Country, Pampili, and a pony named Poita.
Another children's novel "Eki, the wild stallion" written by Claude Lux, has as its theme the meeting between a little girl and a black pony pottok.

Appearance Pottok

Present for centuries in the Basque countries, it has a morphology close to that of the prewalsky horses, with a robe predominantly black, bruised but also reddish.
The horse has a straight profile, medium-sized ears, a slightly concave forehead and a vivid and intelligent look. The nostrils are wide, and the upper lip hangs slightly. The purebred pottok has a robe mainly black, but also reddish or eggplant.

Pottok Behavior

With a waist between 1.15-1.47 m, this horse has been used for centuries by the inhabitants of the Basque Country for agricultural work or to carat ore from mines.
It is hardy and rustic, with a docile but energetic and generous temperament.