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  * Welsh Cob - (Horse): Definition
Welsh Cob (Section D) The Welsh Cob (Section D) is the largest of the Welsh horse breeds, not less than 13.2 Hands high, with no upper limit in the breed rules...
The Welsh Cob (Section D) is the largest of the Welsh horse breeds, not less than 13.2 Hands high, with no upper limit in the breed rules.
In the nineteenth century Welsh Cob blood was crossed in the Dales Ponies to improve the ponies trotting abilities.
en.mimi.hu /horse/welsh_cob.html   (626 words)

  
 The Welsh Cob
The characteristic fast trotting action of the Welsh Cob and Pony of Cob Type like that of the Mountain Pony should be true, bold and free, covering the ground with forceful impulsion from the hocks.
Welsh (Section C) The Welsh Pony of Cob Type, Section C, is the stronger counterpart of the Welsh Pony, but with Cob blood.
Welsh Cob (Section D) 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.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /breninmon/page1.html   (627 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Welsh Pony & Cob
Because of his heritage, the Welsh pony is not bothered by the somewhat extreme variations of climate and terrain encountered in the United States and Canada.
Principally through his efforts and those of John Alexander, The Welsh Pony and Cob (the word "Cob" was dropped in 1946) Society of America was formed and certification for the establishment of a breed registry was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 30, 1907.
The popularity of the Welsh was spreading, and his great versatility was already becoming apparent, not only because he was adapting himself well to any geographical area, but because he was being put to many uses, both by children and adults.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/welsh   (1916 words)

  
 Equiworld - Equestrian Information -Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B, Welsh Section C, Welsh Section D, Welsh Part Bred ...
The Welsh breeds are the most beautiful and aristocratic of all the native ponies and their influence is so widespread that it is not difficult to trace the presence of Welsh blood in many animals successful in equestrian events of all sorts throughout the world.
Welsh Mountain Ponies are believed to be descended from the Celtic Pony and to have existed in the mountains of Wales for over a thousand years, enduring great hardship and often persecution.
The Welsh Cob is the ideal family horse, being strong enough to carry an adult and quiet enough to carry a child.
www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/welsh   (446 words)

  
 Welsh and Cob Ponies (home page)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
According to documentation in the 15th century, the Welsh Cob was part of the essential string of mounts for the British knight.
Although the numbers of the Welsh Pony of Cob Type and the Welsh Cob are relatively small in the United States compared to their cousins the Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A) and the Welsh Pony (Section B), their numbers are increasing yearly with new foals born and importation from the UK.
The general character of the Welsh Cob is the embodiment of strength, hardiness and agility.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/welsh.html   (2762 words)

  
 The Welsh Cob
The Welsh Cob is the natural successor to the trotting tradition of the Norfolk Roadster, which played a part in the creation of this pony-like horse.
The modern Welsh Cob is basically just a larger version of the Welsh Mountain Pony, which was the base of the breed, giving movement and soundness.
As a harness horse, the Welsh Cob is unsurpassed in stamina and courage and, under saddle, it is a bold ride with great jumping ability.
www.expage.com /wcbinfo   (307 words)

  
 Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Canada
As the interest in the Welsh breed increased, the membership of the Canadian Pony Society included a large proportion of Welsh owners.
In 1979 the Welsh group decided to strike out on their own and leave the Canadian Pony Society so the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Canada was born.
A lot of information may be found on their website They have a list of members of the Society, and information about all the Welsh ponies and cobs registered in Canada since the first two who were imported.
www.welshponyandcob.org   (515 words)

  
 The Welsh Pony and Cob Enthusiasts Website - Safle Selogion Merlod a Chobiau Cymreig
Welsh Cobs bred for type, temperament and movement with the ability and conformation to perform and excel in all disciplines.
Welsh ponies and large part-breds, bred for type, temperament and movement with the ability and conformation to perform and excel in all disciplines.
Welsh Ponies, Section B, are bred at Millcroft, using old and new bloodlines, to produce free moving ponies, with quality, height and substance.
www.welshponyandcob.com   (5798 words)

  
 Welsh pony, Welsh cob - Welsh Breeds News
Welsh Breeds News is a full-colour Newletter (but not glossy) and the only UK publication devoted solely to the Welsh Pony and Cob scene which you can receive throughout the year.
This shortage of dedicated Welsh pony and cob news and information led our editor, June Hunt, to put some 30 years Welsh pony experience to good use by joining forces with her friends, Mary and Geoff Pearce, to develop Welsh Breeds News, as you will see in greater detail on the About Us page.
The editorial team must have done something right to get such positive feedback from Welsh Breeds News subscribers from a wide variety of Welsh pony and cob disciplines, who seem to enjoy the many articles and stories which are such a feature of Welsh Breeds News.
www.welshbreedsnews.co.uk   (353 words)

  
 Welsh Cob Breed Information & Picture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Section C pony is smaller with a height limit of 13.2 hh and is a Welsh Pony of Cob Type.
These Cobs were used to help in agriculture as harness workers and the army to be ridden or haul equipment.
Today the Welsh Cob Section C pony stands less than 13.2 hh and the Welsh Cob Section D stands on average 15 hh.
www.terrific-horses.com /breeds/welsh-cob.asp   (236 words)

  
 Sports horses in Normandy like Welsh cob and show jumping breeds. Also accommodation,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Kelly family have bred top quality sports horses and Welsh Cobs for many years, we always have horses for sale and have exported horses all over the world.
We always have time for visitors, which is why we also have our gites, and love to show people our sports horses and Welsh Cobs, we always have horses for sale and can provide self catering holiday accomodation, or just a nice comfortable place to stay while you are horse or property hunting.
If you would like some advice on finding a Welsh Cob or horse for show jumping in Normandy, or indeed anywhere in France, do not hesitate to contact us, we will help you if it is at all possible.
welsh-cob.com   (231 words)

  
 welshcob.co.uk -- The Welsh Cob Enthusiasts' Websites
The Min-y-Ffordd Welsh Cob Stud is situated in the uplands of rural mid-Wales from where Cobs bred in the last 25 years have gone on to win major shows throughout the world.
Welsh ponies and Cobs bred for type, temperament and movement with the ability and conformation to perform and excel in all disciplines.
Breeders of Welsh ponies and cobs who aim to produce cobs which are true to type, with excellent temperament, extravagant action and plenty of bone.
www.welshcob.co.uk   (5199 words)

  
 Welsh Cob Links - Cysylltiadau
Welsh Cobs bred for type, temperament and movement with the ability and conformation to perform and excel in all disciplines.Home of Fronarth Victor.
Cruglwyd Welsh Cobs was established in 1982 producing excellent welsh cobs.
Breeder of Welsh Cobs and Welsh Mountain Ponies.
www.gwynfaes.freeserve.co.uk /links.htm   (330 words)

  
 The Welsh Cob Web and Pony ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
We aim to promote the Welsh pony and cob, as a breed, worldwide through the use of the internet and in doing so provide a medium for Welsh pony and cob breeders and enthusiasts to have a greater presence on the internet.
Welsh Cobs - Avalon Acres Farm - Pride of Pedigree.
We are a small Welsh breeding farm situated on Shuswap Lake in the interior of British Columbia.
v.webring.com /hub?ring=welshcobweb   (1227 words)

  
 Welsh Cobs - Saith Stud Champion Welsh Cobs
Just a few of our Welsh Cobs are shown above, for more information click on the menu options top left or the buttons under the pictures.
Saith Morgan came 2nd in the Welsh Cob class and 1st in the mountain and moorland classes.
Dream's class was split between small and large breeds and our class had alot of welsh cobs, as well as the other natives.
www.saithstud.co.uk   (1117 words)

  
 Goldhills Welsh - Section B Welsh Ponies and Section D Welsh Cobs
We believe Welsh Ponies and Cobs are the perfect equine for every member of the family.
Welsh Ponies and Cobs excel in nearly every equestrian discipline, plus their charming personalities will win your heart.
Welsh Ponies and Cobs range in size from about 11 hands in Section A Welsh Ponies, up to 16 hand Welsh Cobs, which means nearly everyone can find the Welsh Pony or Welsh Cob that is just right for them!
www.goldhillswelsh.com   (283 words)

  
 Welsh Pony & Cob   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Welsh breed, native to Wales, varies greatly in size from the diminutive Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A) at no more than 12 hands to the Welsh Cob (Section D) averaging around 15 hands.
Excellent riding animals, the Welsh ponies are probably the most popular purebred breed in the pony hunter ring in North America today.
However, the Welsh cob (section D) is traditionally heavier, sturdier and taller.
www.equinecanada.ca /EC/EC_HIC_BIC_WelshPonyCob.shtml   (143 words)

  
 Welsh Pony and Cob webring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
We are a large Welsh stud situated in the South West of Cornwall in the UK and specialise in breeding beautiful Welsh mountain ponies and Cobs.
Breeding Section D Welsh Cobs - Our intent is, and always has been, to raise quality ponies of kind temperament, desirable bloodlines, and correct conformation.
Stagecoach Cobs is located to the east of the majestic Rocky Mountains in the rolling hills of Elizabeth, Co. is a family run operation.Our Welsh are being bred and trained for performance and temperament, but certainly will excell in-hand with their wonderful, carefully selected p
r.webring.com /hub?ring=welshpony   (1911 words)

  
 Family Partners Welsh Ponies & Cobs
Welsh Cross Ponies are what inspired us to breed purebred Welsh.
Mardi Gras is the epitome of the perfect Section B Welsh Pony, having exceptional elegance, substance, bone, balance, superb movement, and a very kind disposition.
Welsh Ponies and Cobs can be ridden or driven and enjoyed by adults of any age and size!
www.welshponies.com   (1084 words)

  
 Welsh Ponies at Heavenly Welsh Pony Farm - Champion Welsh Mountain Ponies and Welsh Cobs-Okarche, OK
Welsh Ponies at Heavenly Welsh Pony Farm - Champion Welsh Mountain Ponies and Welsh Cobs-Okarche, OK Welsh Ponies are.....
The general description of the Welsh Mountain Pony can be applied to the Welsh Pony, with greater emphasis being placed on riding pony qualities while still retaining the true Welsh quality with substance.
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www.heavenlypony.com   (925 words)

  
 The Welsh Cob and Welsh Pony (Cob type)
Businessmen in South Wales were, known to select a cob by trotting him all the way from Cardiff to Dowlais - some 35 miles uphill all the way.
Such names as the many Comets, Flyers and Expresses which abound in the early volumes of the StudBook testify to their speed and prowess.
His innate suitability for high school and dressage in the "Lippizaner" manner is being now realised and demonstrated in Austria.
www.welshcob.co.uk /Description.htm   (887 words)

  
 icWales - Statue of a Welsh Cob to be unveiled at festival
Statue of a Welsh Cob to be unveiled at festival
The full-size bronze of a Welsh Cob Stallion by sculptor David Mayer of Gloucester, will occupy a prominent position at the entrance to the town's Alban Square, where the festival will be opened by festival president Shan Cothi at noon.
The festival climaxes with the spectacular running of the stallions through the town, featuring some of the best-known Welsh ponies and cobs from some of the most famous studs in the world.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/1000farming/tm_objectid=15835426%26method=full%26siteid=50082%26headline=statue%2dof%2da%2dwelsh%2dcob%2dto%2dbe%2dunveiled%2dat%2dfestival-name_page.html   (293 words)

  
 WishBroke Welsh Ponies and Cobs ~ Champion Welsh Ponies and Welsh Cobs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
With backgrounds in both thoroughbred training and racing and in showing Arabians, the move to the Welsh was a smooth transition.
We were attracted to the Welsh Mt. Pony (Section A), Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) and Welsh Cob (Section D).
She is related to some of the most successful cobs in Europe today.
www.wishbroke.com   (390 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales | Cliff fall horse winched to safety
An inshore lifeboat was put on standby at the foot of the cliffs as a safety measure in case any of the rescuers lost their footing.
The cob had to be sedated during the rescue
Once the horse had been hauled to the top of the cliff, he was examined by the vet and it was discovered he had escaped with just scratches and bruising.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/wales/3973929.stm   (363 words)

  
 The Welsh Pony and Cob Society
Welsh Breeds at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2004
There is also a page of links to other equine and Welsh organisations.
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society is a registered charity (No 222014) and a company limited by guarantee (No 1017832).
www.wpcs.uk.com   (339 words)

  
 Megan Section D Welsh Cob   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
I saw this beautiful cob filly in a pen and after a frantic begging phonecall to my bank manager I successfully bid for her and Megan was mine!
Here she is in the Ridden Welsh Cob class at the Tivyside Hunt Show ridden by my friend Mandy.
She was pulled in second after her show but didn't go well for the judge and finished fourth.
www.ann.riggs.btinternet.co.uk   (118 words)

  
 WELSH PONY & WELSH COB ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
WELSH PONY & WELSH COB ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
The Welsh Pony & Cob Association of New Jersey, Inc.
You will be allowed two (2) pictures and four paragraphs of text on your page) We reserve the right to edit length of all text.
www.welshponiesandcobs.com /wpcanj/index.html   (128 words)

  
 Floreat Stud: Welsh Cobs and Ponies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Floreat Stud has been running for over 20 years, successfully breeding quality ponies with fantastic temperaments, high standard of confirmation, and an exceptional ability to perform in many ridden disciplines.
The stud breeds mainly Welsh Cobs (Section D's) and a few Welsh Mountain Ponies (Section A's) as well as the occasional large WP-BR (Welsh Part Bred).
The Floreat ponies have had success in areas such as showing, dressage, show jumping, one day eventing as well as being superb children's ponies participating in all pony club activities and hunting.
www.floreatstud.co.uk   (141 words)

  
 Welshcob - index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Voor mij het dubuut met een Welsh A voorbrengen.
Ik ben een welsh liefhebber in hart en nieren.
Veel mensen mailen me met vragen naar adressen van welsh stallen/ fokkers.
www.welshcob.nl   (776 words)

  
 Welcome to Moonlight Ranch Section D Welsh Cobs
We have Section D Welsh Cob foals available.
We invite you to call or e-mail for more information about our Welsh Cobs.
Welsh Pony and Cob WebRing site is owned by
www.moonlightwelshcobs.com   (160 words)

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