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found in the more hilly sections and has great bone and superior muscle and 

 endurance. No doubt it was originally improved by Arab and Thoroughbred 

 stallions. Part II. Height not to exceed 12I hands, and to be more cobby in 

 appearance than ponies in Part I. 



B. Should range from \z\ to 13^ hands, is of the cobby type, and is not 

 as well adapted to mountain lands as the preceding. In harness both classes 

 A and B make a very showy appearance. 



C. Should range from 13J to 14^ hands. This comes into the cob class, a 

 blockier sort than A and B. 



D. There is no height limit in this class, but these ponies are suited to 

 mounted infantry or cavalry service. Ponies of classes B and C are freely used 

 in Wales, where, attached to really 

 heavy carts, they trot across country 

 at remarkable speed. 



"A typical Welsh pony," 

 says F. T. Barton,i "should 

 have a small clean-cut head, 

 wide between the eyes, and 

 the muzzle should taper so 

 that it becomes free from 

 bluntness. A narrow muzzle 

 is the correct type in this and 

 every other variety of pony, 

 whilst the nostrils ought to be 

 large and thin in their car- 

 tilage." Barton emphasizes 

 a slender neck of the Thor- 

 oughbred sort rather than a 

 short thick one, and states 



that "a short-coupled strong back and loins, together with long 

 and fine compact quarters, a deep girth, and fine shoulders, are 

 features requisite to the Welsh pony or cob." 



Welsh ponies have been used in America for many years, but 

 are now attracting more attention than ever. They possess more 

 style, action, and size than the Shetland and are suited to either 

 saddle or harness. A good specimen of the breed should at least 

 show plenty of speed and forcible knee and hock action. Owing to 

 their general activity and endurance they find favor for polo playing. 



Fig. 65. Merlin Myddfai, a typical Welsh 

 pony, bred by John Jones, Llandudno, 

 Wales. From photograph by the author 



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