At just 20 inches tall, a tiny Bavarian pony named Pumuckel is making a bid for the record books as the World’s Smallest Horse. The minuscule equine has captured hearts near and far by fitting full horse charm into an impossibly petite package.

Born Small, Thinking Big

This diminutive dude came into the world in the tiny town of Poing, Germany. Breeders were astonished when the newborn Falabella pony was so small he could fit inside a shoebox. But what Pumuckel lacked in size, he made up for in spunkiness. The enthusiastic mini horse became a social media sensation as he galloped straight into horse lovers’ hearts.

Competing for Cutest Equine Ever

While records show horses have been documented as small as 14 inches, Pumuckel’s owners applied for the cute colt to be officially declared the World’s Smallest Horse by Guinness World Records. The friendly foal clearly believes he’s just as capable as equines twice his height. And with professional measuring pending, he just may trot his way into the record books.

Standing Short and Standing Out

At horse shows, Pumuckel draws crowds who gasp to see his tiny legs strutting beside full-sized steeds. But with his fuzzy brown coat, long flowing forelock, and spritely energy, the mini horse displays as much horse vitality as any large competitor. While petite, Pumuckel has the confidence of a champion on his path to seize the diminutive horse world record.

Tiny in Size but Huge in Charm

Pumuckel proves great horse charisma can come in small packages. Although a fraction of most horses’ size, he boasts the sociability, curiosity, and verve of any full-grown equine. By putting big horse personality into his tiny body, Pumuckel has demonstrated that physical stature offers no limit to outsized charm.

At 20 inches tall, tiny Pumuckel has won international acclaim by proving little horses can be larger than life. His bid to be the World’s Smallest Horse celebrates the big spirit embodied by the smallest of equines.