Karelian pony

Karelian horse
	Roan Karelian from the Karelian Isthmus, primitive type, 1.30 m high, photographed in 1909 for the Karjalainen newspaper.
Country of origin	Russia and Finland
Use	Horse-drawn vehicle
Traits
Height	Approx. 1.40 m;
Color	Roan and primitive marked
	Equus ferus caballus;

The Karelian (Russian: Карельская лошадь Karel'skaya loshad) is a pony native to Karelia, a region of northern Europe between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea. About 1.40 m tall, with a large head and angular physique, this pony belongs to the North Russian equine group. Reputedly very hardy, it sometimes shows primitive markings on its coat.

In the past, they were used in agriculture and for transport, especially pulling sledges. An integral part of the Karelian belief system, this pony is perceived as a wise animal with an excellent memory. The breed is now extinct,but there have been reports that there are at least 2 Karelian horses left, one of the Karelian breed, the other of "Onego" breed.

Karelian activists are trying to restore the breed.