Road to RIHS: meet the ultra-versatile pony with four tickets in the bag...
‘The road to his worker ticket wasn’t plain sailing...’
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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‘He’ll never be replaced’: tributes paid to stallion killed in yard fire
‘He’s the type that will never be replaced...’
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The Welsh section D: the ‘native cobs’ with power, action and presence
While there is no maximum height requirement, it is desirable that the section D retains pony character and true Welsh type...
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The Welsh section B: the athletic and multi-talented Welsh pony
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The Welsh section A: everything you need to know about this hardy and versatile pony
Discover the history behind the popular small native breed — the Welsh Section A or Welsh Mountain Pony as it is also know
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12-year-old boy beats record entry to win supreme title at Welsh Pony and Cob Society performance awards
The versatility of the Welsh breed is celebrated at these awards
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Records smashed as Welsh section C stallion sells at auction for £45,000
The previous world record was set in 2012 at £22,000...
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Top Mountain and Moorland pony disqualified from HOYS after measuring out
The maximum height limit for a Welsh section C is 137.2cm and the pony exceeded that when measured recently
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Heading to HOYS: jockey gets first HOYS ticket after losing pony of a lifetime earlier this year
Best of luck to HOYS debutantes Rebecca and Percy!
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His career ended as it began, as a champion — Emotional tribute to multi-garlanded Welsh cob lost in lorry accident
“It took him a long time to mature into the magnificent specimen he became”
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Royal Welsh highlights: 9 superb winners who reigned at the legendary show
In 110 years, the coveted Prince Of Wales Cup left Wales for only the ninth time...
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Always wanted a Welsh section D? Take a look at this wonderful selection
Take a look at this selection of Welsh section Ds (Welsh cobs) for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week
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Orphaned foal blossoms into ‘adorable young chap’ after traumatic rescue
‘He is growing up to be a loving and adorable young chap who everyone – two and four-legged – can’t help but fall in love with’
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‘There’ll never be another with a trot like his’ — legendary Welsh stallion dies aged 21
He was never easy. Sometimes you’d put one foot in the ring and know you might as well come straight out, but generally he was on form and I learnt how to manage ‘the trot’...
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‘He’s lucky to be alive’— Welsh cob bounces back from laminitis to qualify for Search for a Star finals
‘I misunderstood and soaked the hay before weighing it so Tigger was being fed really very little — the vet then said it was this that saved his life’
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‘I wasn’t expecting that’: Welsh C stallion bags Horse & Hound Mountain and Moorland title
A Windsor to remember for Moorcroft the Master and Tommy Fuller
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Palomino foals and stallions on the beach: check out this magical Welsh Section B stud
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Hello show season: 14 winners from the BSPA winter championships
Check out these BSPA winter championship winners
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White socks and high knees: 9 wonderful Welsh ponies we saw last season
Meet the stunning Welsh ponies you would love to have in your stable
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Native ponies: what were they bred for?
Discover what what native breeds were used for in bygone years
