The Welsh section B has been classified as “rare” for the first time, following a decline in numbers. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) released its 2024–25 watch list today (17 April). A ...

The “very poor” condition of Welsh ponies sold at auction house Brightwells earlier this month has caused outrage and opened a wide debate on overbreeding Suspected arson attack causes £25k damage at ...

Ponies and cobs were judged in their natural state with full mane and feather, or as open ponies ­plaited and trimmed, under saddle, over fences, in harness and in hand. Hands on: Rebecca Scott, of ...

THE Victorian All Welsh Show at Tatura attracted more than 500 ponies and cobs entered in 346 classes including led, ridden, harness and children’s events over three days. Eagle Park Vance, owned by ...

A TOTAL of 394 Welsh mountain ponies, Welsh ponies section B and Welsh part-breds sold for a total of £256,290 averaging £650.48 at the 58th Brightwells Fayre Oaks Sale at the Royal Welsh Showground, ...

AUCTIONEERS admit they will have to reassess the annual spring sale of Welsh ponies and cobs after dozens of vendors withdrew entries without notice. Large numbers of buyers gathered at the Royal ...

TODAY, fewer than 700 reg-istered breeding Welsh Mountain Ponies survive in Wales. Many live a peaceful, traditional, feral existence on remote hillsides of Powys and six other regions. Seemingly ...

A type of Welsh pony has been put on a rare breeds' register for the first time. Welsh section B ponies, known for their versatility and popularity as children's riding ponies, have been declared 'at ...

The Welsh pony is an equine breed native to Wales in the United Kingdom. A horse that’s been around for thousands of years, this breed has a long history filled with tough moments. Even so, this ...