THE WELSH & SOCIETY OF CANADA

DESCRIPTION OF THE WELSH PONY Section B of the Stud Book YOU NEVER OUTGROW A WELSH! Not to exceed 14.0 hands in height THE WELSH PONY & COB The general description of the Welsh Mountain SOCIETY OF CANADA Pony, Section A is applicable to the Welsh Pony Section B. The Welsh Pony, Section B can be 350 Davis Drive, P.O. Box 95530 described simply as a larger version of the Welsh Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8J8 Mountain Pony, Section A, with greater emphasis on Phone: (905) 944-0837 action and ability, while retaining true Fax: (905) 944-1612 COED COCH PLANED Welsh type. www.welshponyandcob.org WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY A Section B pony can have both parents registered [email protected] in Section B, or one parent Section A and one parent Section B of the Stud Book. He can be any height up to 14.0 hands.

Welsh Pony, Section B Uses: With his natural ability and smoothness of gait, the Welsh Pony, Section B, is one of today’s top Hunter and Pleasure . His size makes him THE WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY, suitable for either children or adults in English and Western tack. Many compete in Combined SECTION A Competitions, Pleasure Driving and in the Section B AND classes of the Breeding Division. Note: The Welsh Pony and the Welsh Mountain Pony THE WELSH PONY, rarely need to be shod, unless worked regularly on SECTION B paved roads. Regular trimming of hoofs is vital however. Shoulders: Long and sloping well back. Withers History moderately fine but not “knifey”. The humerus upright so that the foreleg is not set in under the The Welsh Mountain Pony, one of the earliest body. established breeds, has roamed the mountains and Forelegs: Set square and true, and not tied in at wild regions of for over a thousand years. elbows. Long strong forearms, well developed Descriptions of these ponies from the time of Julius knees, short flat cannon bone, pasterns of Caesar (when many were shipped to Rome to take proportionate slope and length, feet well shaped and part in chariot racing) tell of the beautiful head with round, hooves dense. huge, bold eyes and small, pricked ears. Back and Loins: Muscular, strong and well Subjected to the rugged terrains of the Welsh coupled. landscape and often severe weather conditions, the Girth: Deep. Welsh Mountain Pony not only survived for Ribs: Well Sprung. centuries, it thrived! Thus has evolved a breed Hind Quarters: Lengthy and fine. Not ragged or world-renowned for its intelligence, strength, goose-rumped. soundness and endurance. Welsh Mountain Ponies Tail: Well set on and carried gaily. are justly recognized as one of the finest foundations Hind Legs: Hocks to be large, flat and clean with for breeding in the world. It is in the blood of points prominent, to turn neither inwards nor the beautiful Mountain Pony, Section A, that the outwards. The hind leg not to be too bent. The hock other three Welsh Sections are based. not to be set behind a line from the point of the Life was far from easy for those early Welsh quarter to the fetlock joint. Pasterns of proportionate Mountain Ponies. They faced elimination when slope and length. Feet well shaped, hooves dense. Henry VIII decreed that all under 15 hands be Action: Free and straight from the shoulder, well destroyed. Somehow, some survived! Before away in front. Hocks well flexed with straight and mechanization, they became popular all across Great powerful leverage and well under the body. Britain doing heavy work on the small farms. As Welsh Mountain Pony, Section A Uses: well, they provided valuable transportation pulling sizeable loads and as riding and pack animals. They DESCRIPTION OF THE WELSH The brilliant action and great intelligence of the served their masters faithfully and displayed a MOUNTAIN PONY Welsh Mountain Pony make him an ideal child’s strength and stamina that many horses twice their Section A of the Stud Book riding pony with natural jumping abilities. He possesses the agility and quickness for gymkhana size couldn’t match. Because of this they were in Not to exceed 12.2 hands in height. great demand to haul the coal out of the depths of the events and mounted games, and excels when ridden mines. Fortunately, the lot of the present day Welsh under either Western or English tack. General Character: Hardy, spirited and pony-like. Mountain Ponies has changed to one of relative ease. His endurance and natural reaching action make Colour: Any colour except piebald and skewbald. The Welsh Pony, Section B, is founded on the him well suited for harness work. Many registered Head: Small, clean-cut, well set on, and tapering to Mountain Pony with the addition of Arabian and Welsh Mountain Ponies compete successfully in the muzzle. blood in the 19th Century to increase Competitions, in Pleasure Eyes: Bold and set widely apart. size and foster the riding pony qualities for which he Driving, and as Pony Draft Hitches. In some areas, Ears: Small and pointed, well up on the head. is universally admired. this versatile pony takes part in harness racing and in Nostrils: Prominent and open. The “Welshman”, whether Section A or B, roadster classes. Many are seen winning in Open Jaws and Throat: Clean and finely cut, with ample combines beauty with intelligence, a gentle Competition. The Breeding Division is an exciting room at the angle of the jaw. temperament and a willingness to do whatever task challenge to many. The Welsh Mountain Pony can Neck: Lengthy and well-carried. Moderately lean is asked of him. truly be a pony for the whole family to enjoy! in the case of mares, but inclined to be cresty in the case of mature .