Is a Welsh Cob a Welsh Section D?
The Welsh Section D is the Welsh Cob, the largest of the four breeds of the Welsh Pony and Cob family. With a minimum height of 13.2hh and no upper limit, the Welsh Section D can be an imposing sight, especially a show condition stallion full of the fire of competition.
What is the difference between a Welsh Section C and D?
Well-Known Member. Welsh C = Smaller version of a welsh D, max height is 13.2hh.
How do you show a Welsh Section C?
THE WELSH SECTION C PONY Rules for Showing
- Welsh Mountain Ponies should be shown in as natural a state as possible.
- Very thick, long manes may be discretely thinned, one long thin plait is usually put at the top of the mane behind the ear, the reason being to show off the line of the throat.
Can adults ride Welsh Section C?
The section C can be one of the most versatile native breeds for varying age of riders, perhaps more so than the section B due to their sturdier stature, meaning adult riders can be very comfortable them.
What height is a Welsh Section C?
13.2 hands
The Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) may not exceed 13.2 hands (54 inches, 137 cm) high. They are known for their strength, hardiness and gentle nature.
What age do Welsh Cob stop growing?
Well-Known Member. He will have pretty much stopped growing up by 6, but will almost certainly continure to fill out for another year or so. Re the size – you are absolutely not too big or cruel or anythign like that for riding a 6yr old welsh cob. Fact.
What age do Welsh ponies stop growing?
Between 7 and 8.
How much does a Welsh Section C weight?
Weight Assessment
| Under 12hh Shetland, Dartmoor, Welsh A | 200kg – 320kg |
|---|---|
| 12hh to 13hh Exmoor, New Forest, Welsh B | 230kg – 330kg |
| 13hh to 14hh Connemara, Dales, New Forest, Welsh C | 290kg – 390kg |
| 14hh to 15hh Arab, Dales, Welsh D | 360kg – 550kg |
| 15hh to 16hh Arab, TB, ID, Welsh X | 400kg – 550kg |
How much should a Welsh Section C weigh?
Will a 5 year old cob grow anymore?
nope, they can still grow some more, depending on each individual horse.
How big is a Section D Welsh Cob?
The Section D Welsh Cob exceeds 13:2 hands but may be either pony or horse size. As with the Section B and Section C Welsh, the Cobs developed from the Welsh Mountain Pony. In the 18 th and 19 th centuries, outcrosses to Norfolk Roadsters, Hackneys, Arabians and others resulted in the modern Cob.
What’s the difference between Welsh Section B and C?
The Welsh C is a hugely popular choice of pony for both adults and children and is a common sight both in the show ring and across other performance disciplines. In contrast to the Welsh section B which has the same height limit, the C should be more cob-like and compact with a greater amount of body and bone.
What is the history of the Welsh Cob?
History of The Welsh Cob The Welsh Cobs were birthed and evolved from the Section A Welsh Mountain Pony. In the 18th and 19th centuries, outcrosses to Norfolk Roadsters, Hackneys, Arabians, some English Shires, and possibly others resulted in the modern Cob.
Who are the winners of Welsh section CS?
Welsh section Cs often have their own breed classes but are sometimes required to compete against Welsh Ds. They have their own final at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) and the 2018 winner was Danwood Llewellyn (above) ridden by his breeder Linda Atkinson.