South Western Association of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society WELSH PONIES & COBS


Welsh ponies have served the people of the Principality of Wales in their everyday life and at war for well over 1,000 years.


Believed to be descended originally from the Celtic Pony, even as early as the 10th century, the laws of the country recognised three types of horse, later confirmed in 15th century laws, as the palfrey, the Rowney or Sumpter (pack horse), and the working horse (cob).


It is thought the first Arab blood was introduced from horses abandoned by the Romans and then from those brought back by the Crusaders.


These ponies and cobs are an essential part of


the culture of Wales and are revered in Welsh literature and poetry through the centuries.


Their flair and beauty as well as their hardiness and versatility have long been recognised as borne out by their continuing popularity as a mount for any child or adult.


They were travelled to the shows in England and as early as 1887, an 11.3 hands Welsh pony became the Champion jumping pony at Olympia!


Both pure breds and part-breds (pony and horse) excel in all ridden disciplines and for driving, and have been exported all over the world.


In 1901 the Welsh Pony


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The head of the Mountain Pony should be small, with neat pointed ears, big bold eyes and a wide forehead.


The jaw should be clean cut, tapering to a small muzzle.


The neck should be of a good length and well carried with shoulders sloping back to a clearly defined wither.


The limbs must be set square with good flat bone and round dense hooves.


The tail is set high and gaily carried.


Action must be straight both in front and behind, quick and free with hocks well flexed.


4 South Western Association of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society


and Cob Society was established and its first task was to set up a Welsh Stud Book in which the ponies and cobs were registered.


There are four Welsh breeds which are described – the Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A), the Welsh Pony (Section B), the Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) and the Welsh Cob with no upper height limit (Section D).


All colours are permitted except piebald and skewbald.


Section A:


Welsh Mountain Pony (up to 12hh / 122cm)


Section B: Welsh Pony of Riding Type


(up to 13.2hh / 138cm)


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The same description can be applied to the Section B but with greater emphasis on riding pony qualities.


For generations these ponies were the hill farmers’ main means of transport, herding sheep and wild pones over mountainous country.


They had to be hardy, balanced and fast.


These qualities, combined with a natural jumping ability make the Welsh Pony second to none in any field.


Section C: Welsh Pony of Cob Type


(up to 13.2hh / 138cm)


The Section C is a stronger counterpart of the Welsh Pony, but with Cob blood.


Their true worth as a dual purpose animal has been fully realised in recent years.


Active, surefooted and hardy they are ideal for so many purposes.


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