Intro
All sections of the Welsh ponies come from Wales and the Welsh Pony of Cob Type registers under Section C of their studbook. The cob type Welsh pony is essentially a smaller type of the Welsh Cob (Section D).
Origins
This pony was created by breeding local mountain ponies with Andalusian & Cob blood, creating a stockier, more robust animal. Their larger size made them useful for a wide variety of needs from farming to transport.
4 Welsh Pony Types
Based on the blood of the mountain type, 3 other types have emerged.
Section A – Which is the mountain pony and they may not exceed 12.2 hands.
Section B – A slightly larger animal that stands 12.2 – 13.2 hands
Section C – A pony of cob type and a more robust animal standing up to 13.2 hands
Section D – The Welsh Cob which is a horse type standing 14 – 15.1 hands
Features
No taller than 13.2 hands
Physique
Head is pony in type with a straight profile
Eyes are widely spaced & expressive
Ears are small
Neck is muscular, long & arched
Back is short & strong
Chest is deep & wide
Shoulder is muscular & sloping
Legs are short & strong with some feathering at the fetlocks
Feet are well formed & tough
Traditional Colors
All colors except pinto patterns
Temperament
Friendly & kind
Trustworthy & intelligent
Use
Riding pony
Light draft
Show pony
Harness
Helpful Links
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Welsh Pony & Cob Society
Irish Welsh Pony Society
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of New Zealand
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of South Africa
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