- Basque -

The Basque pony, which is also known as the Pottock in the Basque language, is a tough and hardy pony from the Basque region Navarra, and southwestern France, where it still lives semi-wild. The Basque people regard the pony as an essential part of their culture. It was formerly used as a mine pony and is now used for riding, trekking, and light farm work.

This willing worker is strong and fertile with a calm and energetic temperament. They make excellent jumpers. They are mainly black or brown, but bay, chestnut, and particolors also occur occasionally. During the winter months, the pony is forced to live on spiny plants, and so develops a protective mustache. These ponies stand between 11.1 and 14.2 hh.

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