Welsh ponies
One of the British native breeds, the Welsh pony has four ‘sections’ which are primarily distinguished by height, and also by variations in type. They are: Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A), Welsh Pony of riding type (Section B), Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C), Welsh Cob (Section D)
Welsh ponies and cobs in all sections are known for their good temperament, hardiness, and free-moving action.
One of the biggest shows in the calender for Welsh pony riders and breeders alike is the Royal Welsh, held annually at the showground in Llanelwedd.
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‘We thought he’d broken his leg’: stallion who survived blackthorn poisoning is set for the top
It was touch and go when Idyllic Perseus was pricked with a blackthorn as a two-year-old colt...
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Moelview Prince Consort: the dressage and showing ‘freak of nature’ *H&H Plus*
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Welsh breeding: how it has been a massive influence in sport horses and ponies over the years *H&H Plus*
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First Welsh section B ponies exported to Argentina
'Hopefully this is the first of many shipments and the importers are excited about the prospect of starting an Argentinian Welsh Pony and Cob Society...'
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Owners’ heartbreak as 28-year-old pony put down following shocking dog attack
“He had been an amazing pony, he was so headstrong and full of character. We believe if this hadn’t happened he would have lived another few happy years with us”
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11 new stars preparing for the 2021 show season
Producers and riders across the country are wasting no time preparing their new rides for next season...
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‘I was crying like a baby’ — Welsh section B lifts NPS dressage supreme championship
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Much-loved first pony back with former owner after riding school reunion
“I can’t believe he’s come back to me. He’s with me for ever now”
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Foal who was at death’s door bounces back as supreme at his first show
Bucks Counties Spectacular Show is run in aid of Cancer Research UK
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Plan to use Welsh herds as tourist pack ponies aims to boost threatened groups
‘There are thousands of Welsh mountain ponies throughout the world but those ponies would never survive on the hills, they wouldn’t know how to’
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‘If he said no he meant no’: Farewell to one of the most prolific Welsh ponies of all time
Waitwith Westwind won the Cuddy in-hand final in 2006
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‘If he was in a good mood he was untouchable’ — Farewell to multi-garlanded roan Welsh section B
‘He had the most natural movement and a trot to die for...’
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Welsh pony breeder flies across the world to share unseen footage of breed
‘With my presentation I was taking old messages and turning them into a modern format and it was about keeping it open for people to decide what they like about the breed’
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27 stunning show ring moments H&H captured during the 2019 show season
Throwing it back to sunnier times...
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9 novice ponies set to make waves in the show ring this season
Which novice pony would you like to take home?
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Two leading native ponies to bow out at Olympia
The two stallions have had prolific careers under saddle...
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‘He knew exactly where the grandstand was’: Farewell to HOYS-winning Welsh section C
‘I just fell in love with him as soon as I saw his big ginger bum in the stable’
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Dun mare tops Brightwells’ Welsh cob sale at £25,500
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Welsh mountain pony promoted to lance corporal by the British Army
Farrier Major Lance Corporal Mark Holland said Trooper Jones ‘thoroughly deserves’ the promotion
