12 best of breeds crowned at Olympia *PICTURES*
Townend Schubert stood Blue Chip Native BSPS Heritage Supreme champion at Olympia yesterday (21 December), but many more were left celebrating when 12 breed winners were crowned
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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Popular sale relocates due to health and safety concerns
Organisers of the sale said they had 'no choice but to look for somewhere else' to hold the event
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Welsh cob wows judges to win grand prix freestyle [VIDEO]
The 14.3hh breeding stallion won the open grand prix freestyle championship at the US Dressage Finals in Kentucky, USA
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Stuart Hollings: New class provides eclectic mix [H&H VIP]
Horse & Hounds showing columnist is excited for the inaugural ridden part-bred pony class at HOYS
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Foreign interest boosts Welsh pony prices
Interest from across seas is helping boost the pricetag of Welsh ponies within a struggling native pony market
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Farewell to... a Welsh pony and cob breeder
Alison Mountain, breeder of Welsh ponies and cobs and founder of Twyford Stud, died on 24 January
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Farewell to... a renowned Welsh pony breeder
Barbara Grant-Parkes of Twylands Stud, Worcester, has died at the age of 84
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Farewell to Welsh pony breeder John Russell
John Russell of the Gartconnel Welsh Mountain Pony Stud, Glasgow, died on Thursday, 25 August
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Ruby rescued from owner who tried to board train with her
The pregnant Welsh mare has been removed from her owner by the RSPCA as concerns grow over her welfare
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Furore over condition of Welsh ponies at sale
The “very poor” condition of Welsh ponies sold at auction house Brightwells earlier this month has caused outrage and opened a wide debate on overbreeding
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Suspected arson attack causes £25k damage at Welsh yard
Eight Welsh section C ponies and two thoroughbreds were saved from the flames at the yard in Mid Glamorgan
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Welsh Pony and Cob Society row settled after six years
A dispute that split the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) has been settled after more than six years
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New 'Tudor Rose' association created for Welsh breeders
A new association for owners and breeders of Welsh cobs and ponies, the Tudor Rose Association of Welsh Ponies and Cobs, has been set up in the north-west of England
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Welsh breeding celebrated at Welsh Pony and Cob Society awards
Competition horses with Welsh breeding were celebrated at the Welsh Pony and Cob Society national annual awards
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National Welsh Championships showing results, 3 August
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Royal Welsh showing results, 21-24 July
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Welsh Mountain Pony wins Cuddy ticket at Royal Cornwall
Vervale Galileo stood out from the crowd to land the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Cuddy Breeders’ Supreme in-hand ticket at the Royal Cornwall Show
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Welsh ponies to be studied to see if they are a distinct rare breed
A group of Carneddau ponies living in Snowdinia are to be studied to see if they are a breed distinct from other Welsh ponies
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National Coal Mining Museum
Two new Welsh ponies have joined the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire to highlight the plight of pit ponies
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Top prices paid for Welsh performance
Welsh performance ponies make top prices at Brightwells recent sale
