Section  D

Section D: The Welsh Cob, the height should exceed 13.2 h.h. (137 cms): no upper limit.

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. 

Detailed Description

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