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Section C is the Welsh Pony of Cob Type and Section D is the Welsh
Cob. The main difference is size: Section C's do not exceed 13.2 h.h. (137.2
cms) while Section D's are larger.
Section C |
Section D |
 Section C: The Welsh Pony of Cob
Type
The Welsh Pony of Cob Type, Section C, is the stronger counterpart
of the Welsh Pony, but with Cob blood.
Their true worth as a dual purpose animal has been fully realised
in recent years, and their numbers have increased accordingly.
Active, surefooted and hardy, they are ideal for so many purposes
both for adults and children.
Like all the Welsh Breeds they are natural jumpers and they also
excel in harness — there are in fact few things that they cannot be used
for.
The height should not exceed 13.2 h.h. (137.2 cms).
Section D: The Welsh Cob
Aptly described as "the best ride and drive animal in the World",
the Welsh Cob has been evolved throughout many centuries for his courage,
tractability and powers of endurance.
The general character is the embodiment of strength, hardiness and
agility. the head shows great quality with Pony character: bold prominent eyes,
a broad forehead and neat, well set ears. The body must be deep, on strong
limbs with good "hard wearing" joints and an abundance of flat bone. Action
must be straight, free and forceful, the knees should be bent and then the
whole foreleg extended from the shoulders as far as possible in all paces, with
the hocks well flexed, producing powerful leverage.
The Welsh Cob is a good hunter and a most competent performer in
all competitive sports. In recent years they have had great success in the
international driving world. Their abilities in all spheres are now fully
recognised throughout the world.
The height should exceed 13.2 h.h. (137 cms): no upper limit.
Detailed Description of Sections C
and D
General Character
Strong, hardy and
active, with pony character and as much substance as possible
Colour
Any colour, except piebald and
skewbald
Head
Full of quality and pony character.
A coarse head and Roman nose are most objectionable
Eyes
Bold, prominent and set widely
apart
Ears
Neat and well set
Neck
Lengthy and well carried.
Moderately lean in the case of mares, but inclined to be cresty in the case of
mature stallions
Shoulders
Strong but well laid back
Forelegs
Set square and not tied in at
the elbows. Long, strong forearms. Knees well developed with an abundance of
bone below them. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped.
Hoofs dense. When in the rough, a moderate quantity of silky feather is not
objected to but coarse, wiry hair is a definite objection.
Middlepiece
Back and loins, muscular,
strong and well-coupled. Deep through the heart and well-ribbed up.
Hind Quarters
Lengthy and strong. Ragged
or drooping quarters are objectionable. Tail well-set on.
Hind Legs
Second thighs, strong and
muscular. Hocks, large, flat and clean, with points prominent, turning neither
inward nor outwards. The hind legs must not be too bent and the hock not set
behind a line falling from the point of the quarter to the fetlock joint.
Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped. Hoofs dense.
Action
Free, true and forcible. The
knee should be bent and the whole foreleg should be extended straight from the
shoulder and as far forward as possible in the trot. Hocks flexed under the
body with straight and powerful leverage. |
