{"id":1615,"date":"2010-08-13T03:25:29","date_gmt":"2010-08-13T03:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=1615"},"modified":"2025-04-01T19:56:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T19:56:57","slug":"welsh-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/welsh-a","title":{"rendered":"Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

All sections of the Welsh ponies come from Wales, the Welsh Mountain Pony registers under Section A of their studbook. The Mountain pony is the original, an ancient breed that inhabited Wales prior to Roman invasion, of the four types, this is the oldest.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

The mountain ponies are thought to be descendant of the Celtic ponies<\/a>, however their conformation indicates that there was some Arabian<\/a> influence along the way. <\/p>\n

4 Welsh Pony Types<\/h3>\n

Based on the blood of the mountain type, 3 other types have emerged. <\/p>\n

Section A – Which is the mountain pony and they may not exceed 12 hands.
\nSection B<\/a> – A slightly larger animal that stands 12 – 13.2 hands
\nSection C<\/a> – A pony of cob type and a more robust animal standing up to 13.2 hands
\nSection D<\/a> – The Welsh Cob which is a horse type standing taller than 13.2 hands<\/p>\n

According to the DAD-IS, Welsh Mountain Ponies (Section A) are endangered and as of 2021 there were 1417 left. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Section A height cannot exceed 12 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is small with a straight or slightly concave profile, tapering muzzle
\nEyes are large and bold
\nEars are small and high set
\nNeck is shapely and arched
\nBack is short and straight
\nChest is deep and broad
\nShoulder is long and sloping
\nLegs are sturdy with broad joints
\nHooves are round and tough<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

All colors<\/a> except pinto patterns<\/a> <\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Hardy and spirited
\nFriendly and kind
\nTrustworthy and intelligent<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding pony
\nLight draft
\nShow pony
\nHarness<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

* all links open in a new window<\/small>
\nWelsh Pony & Cob Society<\/a>
\nIrish Welsh Pony Society<\/a>
\nWelsh Pony & Cob Society of America<\/a>
\nWelsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia<\/a>
\nWelsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada<\/a>
\nWelsh Pony & Cob Society of New Zealand<\/a>
\nWelsh Pony & Cob Society of South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n

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