| The Welsh Cob is the largest of the Welsh horse breeds, not less than 13.2 hands high, with no upper limit in the breed rules. They are part of the Welsh pony breed (which also includes Welsh mountain pony, Welsh pony, and Welsh pony of cob type. They are one of the most beautiful of all the British native ponies.
The Welsh Cob should be no shorter than 13.2 hands. The ponies have a straight profile with large, expressive eyes.They have clean limbs with silky feathering, and have sound feet. Their movement is extravagant and high-stepping. They have a round barrel, compact back, muscular legs and crested necks.
The Welsh Cob is generally more spirited and independent than the Welsh mountain pony or Welsh pony. They are easy keepers, with stamina and endurance. The ponies come in all colors except piebald and skewbald. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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