The Atlas of Polish Horses
Hucul Pony
The Hucul pony
is a very old breed, believed to have been developed in the 13th century by crossing the now-extinct wild
Tarpan horse
with Mongolian horses.
Its name comes from
the Hutsul people
who live in the Carpathian Mountains. The pony’s semi-wild ancestors and the harsh alpine environment created an incredibly hardy breed, capable of surviving on
its own year-round and carrying a rider over difficult terrain for days on end.
Their coat is thick and coarse and displays most solid colours, with occasional dorsal and zebra stripes.
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