Horse
Pronunciation:
Wellsh Kawb
Breed Description:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse is the largest of the Welsh Pony classifications, commonly called a 'Section D'. The Cobs are stocky horses, with thick, crested necks, stong shoulders, short backs, and rounded hindquarters, but often with fine heads. Section D Welsh Ponies, the Cobs, are defined by being Welsh Ponies between 13.2 and 14.2 hands, although some breed registries will accept Cobs up to 15.iving.0 hands. Welsh Cobs come in all solid colors.
The Welsh Cob has a mountain ancestry, and Cobs are hardy horses that are exceptinally strong with excellent endurance. An intelligent and quiet temperament makes them excellent children's ponies, and Cobs are used for most disciplines of English Riding and Carriage Driving.
Temperament:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse has an quiet, trainable temperament, and make excellent ponies for children and novice riders.
Height:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse stands 13.2 to 14.2 hands, although some registries will accept Cobs up to 15.0 hands.
Weight:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse is 600 to 900 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse has no specific health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse is a hardy type that can live outdoors comfortably in most conditions, and which requires comparatively little forage.
Exercise:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse can tolerate hard training, but adapts equally well to occasional work.
Life Expectancy:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse can live to over thirty years of age.
Grooming:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse is normally shown with a neat but natural appearance. The Cob can develop a very thick winter coat and long leg hair, which requires regular grooming during the winter months.
Origin:
The Welsh Cob breed of horse originates from Wales. their ultimate origins are likely to be horses brought from ancient Rome to Roman settlements in Britain, which were crossed with hardier, smaller native ponies. Over the intervening centuries, the addition of Arab horses brought further refinement and endurance to the breed. The Cob classification, being the largest of the Welsh Pony types, probably has a higher percentage of this Arab influence than smaller classifications, which reflect a predominance of native pony breeding. The Welsh Stud Book of Britain was established in 1902 by the Welsh Pony and Cob Society, and the American Registry was founded soon after in 1906. The Pony and Cob classification system (Sections) was introduced in 1946, and today there are Welsh Pony and Cob Registries around the world, such is the popularity of the breed.
