HORSES: THEIR POINTS AND MANAGEMENT 



The classification adopted by the society hrst named is as 

 follows : 



Class A. — Pure Welsh pony not exceeding 12 hands 2 

 inches. 



Class B." — Ponies from i2| to 13^ hands when a cob cross 

 has been introduced direct from the Welsh pony. 



Class C. — Ponies from 13^ to 14!^ hands having more cob 

 blood in them. 



Class D. — Welsh cobs from 14I to 15^ hands, the largest 

 of Welsh bred ponies. 



Bay or brown is preferred, but black not objected to ; 

 dun, chestnut, etc., are objectionable colours. 



Small ears, prominent eyes — the last named very character- 

 istic of Welsh ponies — large nostrils, and a small head, are essen- 

 tials for type. 



The height for the North Wales division of ponies must 

 not exceed 12^^ hands, but for the South Wales division these 

 ])onies run up to 13 hands, or thereabouts. Long hind quarters, 

 low placed hocks (free from disease), and strong forearms, together 

 with good shaped knees and clean short cannons, are desirable 

 cjualities. 



A good Welsh pony should display " pony " character 

 from head to foot. The body is generally very compact, the 

 arm short and powerful, and the feet hard, proportionate, and 

 well placed. Shoulder — hunter action — hock, and knee action 

 are usually very well displayed in the best specimens of Welsh 

 ponies. Their hardy constitution, durability, and low price, 



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