Part-Bred Ponies

Welsh Pony blood is eagerly sought for outcrossing with Arabs, Thoroughbreds, Hackneys and Polo Ponies. To these established breeds, the infusion of the Welsh blood has given the resultant offspring stamina, a strong constitution, superb bone, courage and the ability to tackle any task.

The Welsh Pony is blessed with a superb temperament and acknowledged as the most beautiful and aristocratic of all native ponies. It provides the greatest pony outcross that the equestrian world has known. It is therefore little wonder that the Welsh Part-Bred Pony has achieved so much in the pony world.

Welsh Part-Breds have a minimum of 12.5% registered Welsh blood in their parentage, which can come from the sire, the dam, or both. For example, it can come from crossing two ponies which each have 12.5% Welsh blood, or from any other combination which ensures the 12.5% minimum is met. Welsh Part-Breds have no restriction on colour, unlike Pure-Bred Welsh Ponies and Cobs, where piebalds and skewbalds are debarred.

You never outgrow a Welsh Part-Bred Pony for pleasure, fun and competition!

History

The Welsh Part-Bred Pony has been popular for very many years. The value of Welsh blood as an important ingredient in breeding ponies has been recognised for many generations. So much so, that the Welsh Pony & Cob Society formally recognised the Welsh Part-Bred when it incorporated a Welsh Part-Bred register as an appendix to the Welsh Stud Book in 1960. Researchers even tell us that as far back as Roman times, Julius Caesar recognised the value of Welsh Ponies when he used them as replacements for his chariot work.

Competitions and Shows

Wherever there is an equestrian activity, there will always be a Welsh Part-Bred Pony to be found. They excel at dressage, eventing, show jumping, cross-country, scurry and FEI driving, or Prince Phillip Games. At all Pony Club activities, it will be the Welsh Part-Bred Pony which is not only the most popular, but also the most successful, no matter what it is asked to do

Many Shows organise classes for Welsh Part-Bred Ponies - these include in-hand, ridden, working hunter and driving classes. Welsh Part-Breds are often found contesting major open Championships, usually with great success. Owning a Welsh Part-Bred Pony gives you more classes to enter and more chances of taking home the rosettes!

Many pony owners have recognised the value of the Welsh Part-Bred and taken them to the very top. Others recognise them for their worth as fun-loving ponies to share with family and friends. Credit for the success of the Welsh Part-Bred must go to breeders who have shown the wisdom of selecting the Welsh Pony to produce the ultimate, all-purpose, crossbred pony.

Some Major Achievements Scurry Driving Ponies of the Year Show Pony of the Year Show Hunter Pony of the Year In Hand Pony of the Year Supreme Pony of the Year Lead Rein Pony of the Year First Ridden Pony of the Year Supreme Royal International British Driving Society Champion The Welsh Part-Bred Pony is your true all-rounder.

The attributes of the Welsh Part-Bred has the hallmark of success!

More Information

The Welsh Part-Bred Pony Group promotes Welsh Part-Bred Ponies and offers special awards and rosettes in various disciplines.
Contact

Mrs Jocelyn Price
Courtway Pony Stud
Clyro
Hay on Wye
Phone: 01497 820555

or

David Blair
Waxwing Farm
Balgonar
Saline
Dunfermline
Fife
Phone/Fax: 01383 851732

National Welsh & Welsh Part Bred Championship Show
2nd August, 2009

Schedule
Summary Form
Open Class Entry Form
Championship Entry Form

Details on registering a Part-Bred Pony.

Information about Part-Bred Horses.

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