The Hucul or Carpathian is a pony or small horse breed originally from the Carpathian Mountains. It has a heavy build and possesses great endurance and hardiness. The breed is also referred to as the Carpathian pony Huculska Hutsul Huţul Huţan or Huzul. The breed gets its name from the Hutsul people who live in mostly in the Carpathian's in the Ukraine and in Poland.