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Origins<\/h3>\n
This pony was created by breeding local mountain ponies<\/a> with Andalusian<\/a> and Cob<\/a> blood, creating a stockier, more robust animal. Their larger size made them useful for a wide variety of needs from farming to transport. <\/p>\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. According to the DAD-IS, Welsh Cob type ponies are at risk and as of 2021 there were only 787 left. <\/p>\n Height cannot exceed 13.2 hands<\/p>\n Head is pony in type with a straight profile All colors<\/a> except pinto patterns<\/a> <\/p>\n Friendly and kind Riding pony * all links open in a new window<\/small>4 Welsh Pony Types<\/h3>\n
\nSection B<\/a> – A slightly larger animal that stands 12 – 13.2 hands
\nSection C – 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>\nFeatures<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are widely spaced and expressive
\nEars are small
\nNeck is muscular, long and arched
\nBack is short and strong
\nChest is deep and wide
\nShoulder is muscular and sloping
\nLegs are short and strong with some feathering at the fetlocks
\nFeet are well formed and tough<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nTrustworthy and intelligent<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nLight draft
\nShow pony
\nHarness<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\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>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
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