Steppe horse

The steppe horse was a rather homely but deceptively powerful horse that was native to Northeast Faerûn. While they offered a specific appeal to certain breeders, these horses were not highly sought after and were only familiar to the people of the Endless Wastes, Thesk and Rashemen.

Description
These animals resembled something of a mix between a horse and a pony. They were fairly short, with stubby legs, short necks and somewhat large heads. Their shaggy coats were most often copper or bronze in hue, with a stripe of lighter hair that went down their backs. Their heavy bones and unusual appearance made them a rather awkward steed.

While they weren't graceful or imposing, the steppe horses possessed heroic stamina and could run at a swift pace for great distances. They had a steady temperament and were quite steady on the battlefield.

Due to the rather sparse vegetation of their native lands, steppe horses sustained themselves by grazing alone and did not require grain or other feed to survive.