How Tall Is a Welsh Pony?

A pony is a horse that is less than 14.2 hands in height, which is equivalent to 58 inches, or 4 feet, 10 inches. However, there are exceptions to this rule. A pony is not a baby horse as some mistakenly believe. The Welsh ponies come from the Welsh mountains and have been in existence since prehistoric times.

  1. Cob Blood

    • Many years ago, cob blood was mixed with the Welsh pony blood to make the pony more resistant and even stronger. Cob is a word that describes a horse that is stout, small, has a stable temperament, big joints and long bones. This refers to the kind of body the horse has rather than a specific class or horse.

    Height

    • Welsh ponies are about 48 inches tall or 12 hands. They weigh in the vicinity of 500 lbs. These animals are strong, hardy and have dense bone and are sure-footed. A Welsh pony consists of four types of ponies and horses native to the country of Wales, including the Welsh mountain pony, the Welsh cob, the Welsh pony and the Welsh pony of cob types, according to Horsebreedslist.com. The Welsh mountain pony is no taller than 12.2 hands in the United States or 12 hands in the U.K. The Welsh pony of riding type is 14.2 hands high in the United States or 13.2 hands in the United Kingdom. The cob type Welsh pony doesn't stand any taller than 13.2. hands. The largest animal in the Welsh cob and pony breed is the Welsh cob, which is at least 13.2 hands tall.

    Physical Characteristics

    • The Welsh pony has a long neck, small head, deep girth, muscular and muscular hindquarters and back, and long sloping shoulders that are well laid back. In comparison to a horse, ponies have thicker coats, tails and manes, with thicker necks, wider barrels, proportionally shorter legs and shorter heads with broader foreheads. These creatures are quite strong and can pull as much weight as a much bigger horse.

    Working Horses

    • Welsh ponies are considered working horses and pack animals and are capable of pulling vehicles. A working horse works and performs tasks such as pulling carts, hauling goods, plowing fields and are often referred to as beasts of burden. They can also be ridden.

    Personality

    • Ponies are considered to be friendly and intelligent but they can also be devious and stubborn. Welsh ponies have a lot of stamina.