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The Welsh Pony - Section B (not to exceed 14.0 hands)
By The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Canada

Downland Solitaire (IMP UK) with Sect B filly at foot, Ascot Design, owned by Ascot Stud - Australia at Victorian Stud Pony Show.The general description of the Welsh Mountain Pony can be applied to the Welsh Pony, with greater emphasis being placed on riding pony qualities while still retaining the true Welsh type of quality with substance.

For generations these ponies were the hill farmer's main means of transport, herding sheep and wild ponies over rough and mountainous country. They had to be hardy, balanced and fast to survive, which ensured that only the best were bred from. These qualities, combined with a natural jumping ability, plus the temperament of their Welsh Mountain Pony fore bearers make the Welsh Pony second to none in whatever field his young rider chooses. Today they hold their own among our top class riding and driving ponies, both in performance competitions and in the show ring.


Photos credit: Melanie McGuire-Muller, Ascot Stud

About the Author: The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Canada

In the beginning, as some writers say, there was the Canadian Pony Society. As the interest in the Welsh breed increased, the membership of the Canadian Pony Society included a large proportion of Welsh owners.

In 1979 the Welsh group decided to strike out on their own and leave the Canadian Pony Society so the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada was born. The Canadian Pony Society still exists and registers Shetland, Polo, Dartmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest and other pony breeds.

Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario CANADA
Web Page: http://www.welshponyandcob.org
Email Address: welshponyandcobsociety@home.com