Aptly
described as "the best ride and drive animal in the World",
the Welsh Cob (Section
D)has
been evolved throughout many centuries for his courage, tractability
and powers of endurance.
The
general character is the embodiment of strength, hardiness and agility,
the head shows great quality with Pony character: bold prominent eyes,
a broad forehead and neat, well set ears. The body must be deep, on
strong limbs with good "hard wearing" joints and an abundance
of flat bone. Action must be straight, free and forceful, the knees
should be bent and then the whole foreleg extended from the shoulders
as far as possible in all paces, with the hocks well flexed, producing
powerful leverage.
The
Welsh Cob is a good hunter and a most competent performer in all competitive
sports. In recent years they have had great success in the international
driving world. Their abilities in all spheres are now fully recognised
throughout the world.
The
height should exceed 13.2 h.h. (137 cms): no upper limit.