Buyer question
Is a Welsh Pony and Cob horse good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Welsh Pony and Cob horse 3 out of 5 for beginners (match section to rider).
Source: the Welsh Pony and Cob horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Welsh Pony and Cob horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A hardy family of Welsh breeds in four sections, from the small Section A Mountain Pony to the Section D Cob. Welsh ponies and cobs are clever, tough and athletic, and they carry children and adults well.
- Temperament
- Clever, spirited, kind
- Best fit
- Children, driving, adults
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, can be cheeky)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy; watch the grass)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Spirited and forward)
What to weigh
Welsh ponies are very prone to obesity and laminitis on rich grass. Their cleverness means a green child and a green pony are a poor match.