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Intro<\/h3>\n

All sections of Welsh types come from Wales and the Welsh Pony registers under Section B of their studbook. This pony breed is a larger version of the Welsh Mountain Pony<\/a> which was the foundation for the breed. They are classified as riding ponies.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

This pony was created by breeding local mountain ponies<\/a> with Hackney<\/a> blood and that of a small Thoroughbred<\/a> stallion named Merlin. Because of Merlin’s strong influence over the Welsh Pony, they can be called Merlins. <\/p>\n

During various points over the years Section B of the welsh studbook has been opened to half-breeds which has helped to produce a lighter and taller pony. <\/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<\/a> – Which is the mountain pony and they may not exceed 12 hands.
\nSection B – 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 Ponies are at risk and as of 2021 there were only 503 left. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Height cannot exceed 13.2 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is small and handsome with straight or slightly concave profile
\nEyes are large
\nEars are small and pricked
\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

Friendly 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

Where to Buy<\/h3>\n

Goodhills Welsh<\/a><\/p>\n

Welsh Pony (Section B) Studs<\/h3>\n

Heniarth Stud<\/a><\/p>\n

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Video<\/h3>\n