A. Section A Welsh Mountain Ponies are up to 12.2 hands, with beautiful short heads, big eyes, lots of bone, beautiful movement, tons of pony character and wonderful dispositions. Section B Welsh Ponies are up to 14.2 hands with no lower height limit, and they are in essence the same as the Section A Welsh, but with more size, and they tend to be more riding type. There should be no mistake when looking at a Section A or B that it is a Welsh Pony. They are never supposed to look like small Thoroughbreds, Arabians, or any other breed of horse.

Section C Welsh Ponies of Cob Type, are a heavier version of the Section A, but with more bone and substance. The height limit for the Section C is 13.2 hands. The Section D Welsh Cob is a massive animal over 13.2 hands with no upper height limit. Cobs have been known to be as large as 16 hands, though most are in the 14.2 to 15 hand range. They have incredible, earth shaking action, tons of bone, short heads, short backs, and even though they are so large, a good Cob still retains that wonderful pony character.
 

Q. I know Welsh Ponies are great for kids, but can adults ride them?

A. The majority of Welsh Ponies and Cobs are owned, loved and enjoyed by adults! While Welsh are excellent mounts for children, more and more adults are discovering the wonder and joy of their very own pony. Welsh have the height and substancefor most adults to ride comfortably, as well as the strength to carry an adult with ease. Even if an adult feels that they are too large for a smaller pony, great enjoyment can be had by driving your pony.
 

Q. Are "Welch" ponies the same thing as "Welsh" ponies?

A. NO. There is no such breed as "Welch". There are many people out there that do not realize their mistake when referring to the breed. (Would Welch ponies have to be made out of grape jelly?)
 

Q. People have told me that ponies are mean. Is that true?

A. NO! Ponies are not mean at all. They are smart, inquisitive, fun, friendly and if they have been treated kindly, they love people. In my lifetime with ponies, I have rarely encountered a mean pony. Like all equines, they should be treated with love and respect and they will return that to you a hundred fold.
 

Q. I have a mare I would like to breed. At what age do you recommend first breeding a mare?

A. A mare should never be bred before the age of 3 years, but it is better to wait until the age of 4 to breed cob mares. A pony is not done growing before that time, and if bred, they are being robbed of nutrition that would contribute to their optimal growth and development. A pony has a whole lifetime ahead of it, what's the rush?