The Konik is a small, semi-feral horse, originating in Poland. They show many primitive markings, including a dun coat and dorsal stripe. They were used as pack horses before the wars and after since are conserved in semi-feral conditions. Today the Konik horse is used in many grazing projects or to repopulate wild horses in nature reserves. There are many places in Germany where to see the Konik. To control the population the colts are taken out of the herds and gelded. They are kind and curious allrounder ponies. Although most of the population is of grey (black dun) colour, you can find chestnut (red dun) Konik horses.
The history of the Konik is not very clear and two versions of the tale exist: The Konik Polski is an old, local breed descended directly from the European wild horse (Tarpan). The last wild individuals were captured in 1786 in Lithuanian forests and placed in the Zamoyski zoo. When Zamoyski zoo was dissolved in 1806, the horses were given to the farmers in the area, which bred them to local landraces and draft horses.