What is a Section C Welsh Pony of Cob Type?
 

According to documentation in the 15th century,the Welsh Cob was part of theessential string of mounts for the British knight. A Welsh Cob or "rouncy" wasused to lead the mighty fighting horses known as destriers. As the destrier'snatural gait was the trot, the Welsh Cobs had to cover great distances matching the warhorse stride-for-stride at the trot. To this day the forceful and ground  covering trot of the Welsh Cob is legendary. During the crusades (1100 -1500),the Arab stallions brought back to Wales by the Crusaders left their definitive stamp on the Welsh Cob. This blend of the Arab and native type is evidenced by the excellent Cobs of today. The Welsh Cob has made outstanding contributions to man both in war and peace. In 1485, Henry Tudor came to the throne of England only with the efforts of the Welsh Militia mounted on their swift and hardy Welsh Cobs.

Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) (Height: not exceeding 13.2hh The Welsh Pony of Cob Type is the stronger counterpart of the Welsh Pony, but with Cob blood. Their true worth as a dual-purpose animal has been fully realized in recent years, and their numbers have increased accordingly. Active, surefooted and hard they are ideal for so many purposes both for adults and children. Like all the Welsh Breeds they are natural jumpers and they also excel in harness – there are in fact few things that they cannot be used for.
 
 

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