Welsh-Pony

16 -year-old Welsh A mare

The Welsh ponies come from the Wales region of the UK and are now amongst the most popular ponies in Europe. They are divided into groups of Welsh Mountain Pony - also Welsh Pony Section A - Welsh Pony Section B and C, and the Welsh Cob - also Welsh Pony Section D.

Background information on the evaluation and breeding horses can be found at: exterior, interior and horse breeding.

General

The Welsh breed is divided into four sections and the Partbred. As Partbred all ponies that have at least 12.5 % Welsh blood apply. Welsh ponies of all colors, except piebald bred. The studbooks are closed since 1960, that is, there are no animals other breeds more crossed. In Germany there are about 2,500 of these breeding. The Mutterstutbuch is managed by the Welsh Pony & Cob Society ( WPCS ) in Wales.

Section A Welsh Mountain Pony

Some well-known Welsh Mountain ponies were bred in Germany since the late 1980s. In the early 19th century they were used as Grubenponies in coal mines.

  • To 122 cm Height
  • The remaining sections are descended from Welsh Mountain
  • The Welsh Mountain is due to its small size, an ideal pony for small children and beginners, it also has excellent handling characteristics.

The pony is a very good jumping and dressage pony.

Due to the closed studbook father and mother of a Welsh A ponies must always also been Welsh -A.

Section B Welsh Pony

  • To 137 cm Height
  • Evolved by crossing the Welsh Mountain with English Thoroughbreds
  • Is a bit more of a riding pony type as the Welsh Mountain, so a popular Turnierpony for children and adolescents
  • Is very petite, friendly, intelligent, brave, kind, energetic, gehfreudig
  • Suitable for dressage, jumping, eventing, driving and as Freitzeitpony
  • Mold, foxes, bay, black, palomino and dun
  • Has a noble -looking head, a beautiful long neck, a slightly curved back, a melon -shaped croup and strong, dry limbs
  • Has excellent gaits and an outstanding jumping ability

The parents of a Welsh B ponies must always either both Welsh -B, or a Welsh -B and a Welsh -A to be.

Section C Welsh Pony Cob - in type

  • To 137 cm Height
  • Slightly stockier than the Welsh Pony, Section B
  • Lightly feathered desired
  • Use: Jumping, hunting, trekking, trail riding, popular driving pony, riding pony for young people ( and adults)
  • Is an intelligent, bold, unpretentious and reliable pony
  • Often mildew, brown, chestnut, black, dun and palomino
  • Welsh ponies are often fast and have a graceful, floating trot

The Welsh Pony Cob in type may originate parents pairings: A - C, A - ​​D, C - C, C - D. The pairing C - D may thereby reach a maximum of 137 cm stick.

Section D Welsh Cob

Welsh Cobs are the largest of Welsh ponies. Your name cob is derived from the Welsh word for clog or chunks. With a Height of about 1.50 m, they are characterized by a strong foundation and strong muscling. The Welsh Cob is also usually a very balanced character.

  • From 137 cm stick, usually 145-155 cm
  • Versatile horse for family, leisure and all sectors of sport
  • Spring has good facilities
  • Very powerful and enduring
  • Besides brown, sable and fox (some with light long hair) you will also Palominos and Buckskins and very rarely also Cremellos and Perlinos

The Welsh Cob is either an intersection of two WelshCobs or a Welsh Welsh Cob C with a, if it is greater than 137 cm.

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