A Consideration Of The Welsh Ponies
Wales, the United Kingdom was the place the Welsh ponies were bred. There are several different variations of the Welsh Pony, and they are popular for a number of reasons, for everything from horse riding and shows to pit pony and work horse.
These ponies were historically used mainly as work horses. They were used by the British government in times of war to carry heavy guns and other equipment in areas that were too rough for vehicles to handle, and were even occasionally used as mounted infantry.
The jobs found for the Welsh ponies were numerous including, working on the farm, pulling coal from the coal mines, and helping the mail carrier in their postal route. So traditionally, these horses were thought of as mostly useful animals for everyday tasks.
However, as time went on, it was recognized that they had a number of traits making them outstanding competitors in competitions, shows, and jumping events, and are gentle enough even for small children to mount.
A solid color with no spots is a trait of the Welsh ponies. Varieties of this pony most commonly seen include black, bay and chestnut.
Sweet, loyal, gentle, having a strong spirit, are all traits that make most people love these animals. A Welsh pony can outlast many other larger and seemingly stronger horses in stamina. The Welsh pony is quick to train and quick to learn. The person just learning how to train horses would do well in getting a Welsh pony.
The one of a kind, beautiful, bold, and free Welsh ponies are great and gentle to carry children, and are fast and can jump as high as any other breed. This Welsh pony even handles unfavorable weather, and harsh conditions do not affect this type of pony.
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