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Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C)

Country of Origin: Wales

Welsh Pony (Section C)

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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.

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

Welsh Pony (Section C)

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Traditional Colors

All colors except pinto patterns

Temperament

Friendly & kind
Trustworthy & intelligent

Use

Riding pony
Light draft
Show pony
Harness

Welsh Pony of Cob Type Products

Helpful Links

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Welsh Pony & Cob Society
Welsh Cob Enthusiasts
Scottish Welsh Pony & Cob Association
The Irish Association of the Welsh Pony & Cob 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 France
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of South Africa

Where to Buy

Tide Creek Welsh Ponies
Wishbroke Welsh Cobs & Sport Ponies
Heavenly Pony

Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) Studs

Newbrook Stud
Pasadena Stud
Polmesk Stud

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