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The Welsh A, also known as Welsh Mountain pony, is the smallest of the different types of Welsh pony, with a shoulder height of up to 1.22 cm. They have a noble head with fine ears, and large widely spaced eyes. They have a long, graceful neck. They have a short back and strongly developed hindquarters. They have a pronounced and smooth movement, especially at the trot. The colours black, chestnut and bay are most common. Grey and cream also occur, as well as sabino. Very rare but possible is silver dapple. Dun and other coat varieties do not occur in pure welsh ponies. They have a friendly, reliable but fierce character. They are also known for their high intelligence, which makes them easy to train.

There is evidence that the Welsh pony existed before 1600 BC. The breed developed mainly in Wales, hence the name. It was a breed that developed itself, later Arabian blood was sometimes added, but the pony appearance was retained. Before the entry of the big draft horses, they were used in agriculture and forestry. The breed as we know it today was reportedly established in the late 15th century. In 1901, the first studbook ‘the Welsh Pony and Cob Society’ was established. It was decided at that time that there should be several sections. The classification as we know it today dates from 1949.

• Obedience: 25 points
  
• Agility: 30 points
  
• Stamina: 15 points
  
• Speed: 15 points
  
• Strength: 15 points

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These are the genes available among the Welsh Mountain Ponies.

• Black/ Chestnut
  
• Agouti
  
• Grey
  
• Rose
  
• Fleabitten
  
• Flaxen
  
• Liver
  
• Cream
  
• Silver
  
• Dun
  
• Kit: sabino, roan
  
• Splash

Patterns are shown here on the most common colour of the breed, but can occur on any colour.

Mane lengths are shown here on the most common colour of the breed.

This breed was designed by Levade.