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== History == |
== History == |
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The Hucul is arguably the most direct descendant of the Eurasian wild [[horse]] [[Tarpan]] (now extinct). It is named after the small ethnic group of [[Hutsuls]]. However, the horse breed is much older than the Hutsul people. The Huculs are probably depicted on the monuments erected by [[Roman Emperors]] [[Domitian]] and [[Trajan]], as [[Dacian]] draft horses. The breed was mentioned for the first time in written resources around 400 years ago (as the "Mountain Tarpan"). Unlike the Polish [[Konik]], the Hucul has been only rarely [[Horse breeding|cross-bred]] with domestic horses. In the 19th century, the Huculs were used by the [[Austria-Hungary|Austro-Hungarian]] Army. After the [[World War II]], only 300 Hucul horses remained. Thanks to the efforts in former [[Czechoslovakia]], the world population of these horses now exceeds 1,000. Most of them live in [[Poland]], [[Slovakia]], [[Romania]], the [[Czech Republic]], and [[Ukraine]]. Many [[ponies]] in Europe have also Hucul blood. |
The Hucul is arguably the most direct descendant of the Eurasian wild [[horse]] [[Tarpan]] (now extinct). It is named after the small ethnic group of [[Hutsuls]]. However, the horse breed is much older than the Hutsul people. The Huculs are probably depicted on the monuments erected by [[Roman Emperors]] [[Domitian]] and [[Trajan]], as [[Dacian]] draft horses. The breed was mentioned for the first time in written resources around 400 years ago (as the "Mountain Tarpan"). Unlike the Polish [[Konik]], the Hucul has been only rarely [[Horse breeding|cross-bred]] with domestic horses. In the 19th century, the Huculs were used by the [[Austria-Hungary|Austro-Hungarian]] Army. After the [[World War II]], only 300 Hucul horses remained. Thanks to the efforts in former [[Czechoslovakia]], the world population of these horses now exceeds 1,000. Most of them live in [[Poland]], [[Slovakia]], [[Romania]], the [[Czech Republic]], and [[Ukraine]]. Many [[ponies]] in Europe have also Hucul blood. |
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Note: For some reason, the Hucul pony is listed here as a "draft horse." This is wrong, the Hucul is a pony breed (typically doesn't grow much over about 14 and one half hands) that is used for "draft work." |
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==Raising centers== |
==Raising centers== |
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Revision as of 02:22, 31 March 2006
The Hucul is a breed of draft horse, originally from the Carpathian Mountains. This heavy horse possess great endurance and hardiness. The breed is also referred to as the Carpathian pony, Huculska, Hutsul, Hutul, and Huzul.
Hucul ponies are usually calm and are used for both trail riding and pulling timber in otherwise inaccessible forested areas. They are brown, grey or dark grey.
History
The Hucul is arguably the most direct descendant of the Eurasian wild horse Tarpan (now extinct). It is named after the small ethnic group of Hutsuls. However, the horse breed is much older than the Hutsul people. The Huculs are probably depicted on the monuments erected by Roman Emperors Domitian and Trajan, as Dacian draft horses. The breed was mentioned for the first time in written resources around 400 years ago (as the "Mountain Tarpan"). Unlike the Polish Konik, the Hucul has been only rarely cross-bred with domestic horses. In the 19th century, the Huculs were used by the Austro-Hungarian Army. After the World War II, only 300 Hucul horses remained. Thanks to the efforts in former Czechoslovakia, the world population of these horses now exceeds 1,000. Most of them live in Poland, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine. Many ponies in Europe have also Hucul blood.
Note: For some reason, the Hucul pony is listed here as a "draft horse." This is wrong, the Hucul is a pony breed (typically doesn't grow much over about 14 and one half hands) that is used for "draft work."
Raising centers
- Romania: Luczina
- Poland : Gładyszów, Odrzechowa,Siary, Pszczółki
- Slovakia: Topoľčianky
- Hungary: Aggtelek