Welsh Cob
(Section D)
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Names: Welsh Cob (Section D in the Welsh Pony and Cob Society studbook, opened in 1902).
Origin: Cross-bred from Welsh ponies and Andalusian horses.
Breeding: A long-established breed derived from the Welsh Mountain Pony. In turn, the Welsh Cob has contributed to the development of at least three other British breeds: the Hackney horse, the Hackney pony, and the FEll pony.
Description: They have great presence and good looks. It is generally similar to the Welsh Mountain Pony except for being on the average about two inches taller (54-58 inches).
Action: All Welsh Cobs should have natural "'fire" and action combining powerful hock leverage with forward floating movement.
Body: Compact.
Color: Most colors except piebald or skewbald.
Hair: Feather.
Neck: Arched.
Size: 14-15 hands. Usually about 14.2 to 15 hands. 14.2 to 15.2 hands.
Temperament: An equable nature.
Features: A
good trotter, it is the
largest, strongest and perhaps most versatile of all four sections.
Inherited stamina to live out and thrive on relatively little food.
A natural jumper, easy to handle but at the same time showing
fire and courage. It makes an excellent mount for hunting in rough country
and will do light farm work.
Uses: They have the special advantages of a not-too-large horse that is up to almost any weight, jumps well, and goes in harness. Often driven in harness, but since their future now seems to lie with riding, many modern Cobs are being bred without the more exaggerated Hackney-like trot of those exhibited in the old Welsh "Show-under-Saddle" classes.
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