Welsh Section A
(Welsh Mountain Pony)
Descending from the indigenous native ponies that have been inhabiting the uplands of the Principality for thousands of years, the smallest of the Welsh sections has developed a strong constitution, a great intelligence and determined nature.
More recent refinements included the introduction of Arabian and Thoroughbred bloodlines during the 19th century and before the formation of the Stud Book Society.
After the formation of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society and subsequent definitions of the Welsh Stud Book sections, the Welsh Mountain Pony Section A was split into two types. Part I was a lighter, more refined pony up to 12hh, and Part II was for a heavier, more 'cobby' type of pony that could be up to 12.2hh and would often be hogged and docked. Later on, this description was redefined, and the height limit was fixed at 12hh, with docking and hogging no longer allowed.