Welsh Ponies???Whats the differance?

Question

What is the differance between the types of Welsh Ponies? (Ex: Welsh A, Welsh C)

Answer 1

size-

Section A's are hardy, spirited and pony-like and do not exceed 12 h.h. (121.9 cms).

Section B's are similar, but larger — up to 13.2 h.h. (137.2 cms) — and with more riding pony qualities.

Section C is the Welsh Pony of Cob Type and Section D is the Welsh Cob. The main difference is size: Section C's do not exceed 13.2 h.h.

while Section D's are larger.

Answer 2

A section A welsh pony is a welsh mountain pony. They are the smallest type of welsh pony. They have very dished faces.

A section B is a welsh pony. They are slightly taller than a section A.

A section C is a welsh pony of cob type. They are taller and more stocky than section B and A.

A section D is a welsh cob. They are between 13.2hh and 14.2hh, the tallest of all the welsh ponies. They are also a cob type, very stocky and strong.

If you need more information on this, I would suggest searching google.

Answer 3

Section A = under 12 hands

Section B = over 12 hands and under 13.2 hands

Section C = over 12 hands and under 13.2 hands - but it is cobbier

Section D = over 13.2 hands and under 14.2 hands

Answer 4

Section A, the Welsh Mountain Pony, under 121.9 cm (12 h.h.)

Section B, the Welsh Pony, under 137.2 cm (13.2 h.h.)

Section C, the Welsh Pony (Cob Type), under 137.2 cm (13.2 h.h.)

Section D, the Welsh Cob, over 137.2 cm (13.2 h.h.) no upper limit  

Answer 5

A Welsh section A is also known as a Welsh Mountain Pony.  They are the smallest of the purebred Welsh and are never to exceed 12.2 hands in the US.  (These numbers given are slightly different than those in the UK).

A Welsh section B is a Welsh Pony of Riding Type.  These ponies are less stocky, of slightly smaller bone and between 12.2 and 14.2.  These often the ponies seen in hunter pony classes in the US.

A Welsh Section C is a Welsh Pony of Cob Type.  This is stocky built pony not to exceed 13.2 hands.  

A Welsh Section D is a Welsh Cob. They must be bigger than 13.2, be of a great bone and substance and there is no upper limit on height.

All welsh should be friendly, strong and hardy.

Answer 6

The "sections" refer to different parts of the stud book; any pony which claims to be a "Welsh section whatever" must be registered in that section.

The Welsh mountain pony is recorded in Section A of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society stud book.  It's a small, hardy pony and the maximum height allowed is 12h.

The Welsh riding pony is Section B.  It is to exceed 12h, but not exceed 13.2h.  It's basically like a small riding/hunter pony, but with more substance and Welsh features.

The Welsh pony of cob type is Section C.  It is the same height as a Section B, but with more bone and substance - it is a heavier version of the B... and my favourite!

The Welsh Cob is to exceed 13.2h, and has no upper limit - however, most Section Ds are around 14.2-15h.  There should be very little difference between the C and D, aside from height.  The D ought to retain all the pony features of a C, in a slightly larger form.