About the Society
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society was founded in 1901, at a General Meeting convened by Welsh pony and cob breeders in Llandrindod Wells, Mid-Wales. For the last 120 years, the Society has been serving the members and breeders of Welsh breeds across the globe.
We are the original Society for the native Welsh breeds of equines, with daughter organisations now based in some 16 countries world wide.
What We Do
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society has been producing a Stud Book since 1901, recording all registrations of the Welsh Breeds.
The Society currently registers about 4,000 ponies, cobs and their part-breds annually.
The objects of the Society are:
(i) To encourage the breeding and improvement of horses and ponies more especially those of the Welsh Breeds.
(ii) To advance the breeding in all districts and countered in the various arts and sciences connected with the use and management of horses and ponies in general and of the Welsh mountain Pony, the Welsh Pony, the Welsh Pony (Cob Type) and the Welsh Cob (hereinafter referred to as “the Welsh Breeds”) and their Part-Breds.
(iii) To provide or assist in the provision for the public benefit, of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, through the use of horses and ponies, but confined to facilities provided in the interests of social welfare within the meaning and so as to satisfy the requirements of the Recreational Charities Act 1958.
(iv) To prevent cruelty to and promote the welfare of horses and ponies.
Join the Society
Join us and be one of our 4,500 members.
Membership helps support the work of the Society, in promoting and supporting the Welsh Breeds and ensuring their success for another 100 years. Benefits include annual copy of Society Journal*, discounted service prices and much more!
*Society Journal subject to availability - join early in January/February to avoid disappointment
Who We Are
The Society is a registered charity (No. 222014), aiming to preserve and promote the Welsh Breeds. The Society runs entirely on it's income from subscriptions, services, and from donations and legacies received.
We are governed by a Board of Trustees, who work with the Company Secretary and Office team to maintain these objectives and services.