The Konik or Polish Konik, Polish: konik polski, is a Polish breed of small horse or pony. There are semi-feral populations in some regions. They are usually mouse dun or striped dun. The …

Jun 25, 2020 · The Konik is a breed of small, semi-feral primitive horses whose grazing habits have been deemed useful for making delicate wetlands fit for habitation. The word konik is a …

The Konik is a small, semi-feral horse that hails from Poland, and is descended from tough horses from the Biłgoraj region. Their name derives from Polish word ‘konik’ which is the diminutive of …

Mar 11, 2025 · Written by: Caroline Cochran, BSc. The Konik horse is a primitive pony breed from Poland. The name “Konik” translates to “small horse” in Polish, aptly describing the breed’s …

May 21, 2012 · Konik horse play in the snow in a nature reserve in the Netherlands. A small Polish wild horse that was used in Nazi experiments during the 1930s has become the center …

Mar 10, 2025 · Konik pony grazing on a Polish grassland. Image via Openverse. Konik ponies offer ample opportunities for scientific research and environmental education. Their behavior …

The Polish Konik is a primitive horse breed originating from Poland, known for its hardiness and versatility. These small horses typically stand around 12-13 hands high and are most …

The Polish Konik horses are a valuable genetic reserve, due to inherited from the tarpans, unique characteristics of the constitution type and unique abilities to adapt to environmental changes, …

Also Known By: Konik polski (Poland), Panjepferd (German), Polish Pony, Polish Primative The Polish Konik is a riding and draft pony found throughout Poland. They are of the Konik type …

Polish Konik is one of the oldest Polish horse breeds. This breed descends from wild Tarpan that inhabited forests in the areas of Eastern Poland, Prussia, and Lithuania.