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It completely depends on the type and build of the pony, but so far as their history goes...
Originally Welsh Ponies were used by farmers for herding their sheep over the mountains and moorland of Wales. True Welsh Ponies should be very hardy with great hooves and legs and have the ability to carry heavy loads for long distances over difficult terrain.
The addition of other blood (Arab, Thoroughbred etc) and breeding has left us with the types of "pony" we see today. All types of Welsh Pony should be good for riding or driving but some will be better at either depending on their conformation.
Smaller ponies ideally should carry smaller riders but they can be driven, shown or jumped. Cobs can also do all of the above and will frequently be found in driven classes and show classes because of their flashy paces, and in riding schools as weight carriers. Welsh Ponies are attractive but have a temperamental streak which can make them difficult in riding schools whereas cobs tend to be more dependable, however every pony is different.
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What does the Welsh mountain pony eat?
Welsh Mountain Ponies eat beetle larvae which are found in the ponies' dung. That IS NOT correct.. You should feed your welsh a good timothy or grass hay.
Are welsh ponies good for 10 year olds?
Yes, they are.
Which one is better Rosmel's Welsh ponies or Glannant Welsh ponies?
RosMel ponies are talented, beautiful ponies that win at Pony Finals!
Where do Welsh ponies come from?
Welsh ponies originated in Wales. Welsh people come from the same place, but this may be a coincidence.
What kind of horses are at dunton stables?
The horses and ponies are mostly welsh cobs and welsh ponies.
What is the population of Welsh ponies in Wales?
Of about 36,500 registered Welsh Ponies, about 2/3 live in Wales.
What type of ponies can be 13.2 hands?
Welsh ponies of cob type and poa's.
Where do Welsh ponies live?
Exmoor, in... Cornwall, I think. Rural UK is very suited to wild ponies. Dartmoor ponies live on Dartmoor, in Devon, but aren't still purebred, as other ponies have been introduced to the breed. Exmoor ponies are still pure.
What colors do Welsh ponies come in?
Welsh ponies can come in many diffrerent varieties of colours but the main colour a welsh ponie would be is dapple grey/white.here are a list of colours welsh ponies can come in.BayBrownBlackdapple greyRoanwhitechestnutSkewbaldor patchedAnswer 2:Welsh Ponies can come in ANY solid colour, though they do not come in any form of appaloosa or coloured (including pinto, paint, piebald/skewbald etc)just clarifying :)
Do Welsh ponies come form whales England?
The Welsh pony comes from Wales.
What is the difference between a welsh pony and a welsh cob?
It has been my expierience that Welsh Cobs have a pretty good natural balance, which will only help in the quest for a good dressage horse. If the cob has welsh in it, it will more than likely be on the small side, depending on what the other part is. Ponies do dressage occasionally, and I think that every horse, no matter what the discipline, could benefit from dressage training.
What do welsh ponies look like?
hairy & fat
