Welsh Pony

Originally from Wales, the Welsh Mountain pony is a highly adaptable, intelligent horse.  Not only can the Welsh Pony adapt to harsh environmental conditions, such as severe winters, sparse vegetation and poor shelter in the early days of Wales, but they have also been known to adapt to the needs of humans.  Welsh Pony's love people and respond well when treated properly.  Perfect for children and adults alike.

The Welsh pony is said to cross well and improve any breed that they are matched with.  A purebread Welsh Pony is proud, with stamina and a sound body, an even temper and spirit.  Welsh pony's may be gray, cream, black, chestnut or roan in color.

Welsh ponies found their way to the American breeders in 1889, with George e. Brown of Illinois importing a large number of Welsh Pony & Cob (the "COB" portion of the breed's name was dropped in 1946).

Before the car was invented, a welsh Cob was the fastest method of transportation, and many doctors would own the breed in order to get to their patients as quickly as possible.