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Welsh Cobs for Sale and Loan

Welsh Cob’s are a popular breed in the UK and are often described as “the best ride and drive animal in the World”, the Welsh Cob has evolved throughout many centuries for his courage, tractability and powers of endurance.

The Welsh Cob is the embodiment of strength, hardiness and agility. Their head shows great quality with pony character, strong shoulders, deep in the chest and girth , well set thick legs with good “hard wearing” joints and a muscular hind end. When a Welsh Cob moves, their action should be straight, free and forceful, the knees should be bent and then the whole foreleg extended from the shoulders as far as possible in all paces, with the hocks well flexed, producing powerful leverage.

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society manage the registration and stud book for all registered Welsh Section A- D’s and part breds. If the horse is not registered and passported with this organisation then it is not a true Welsh Cob and can not be shown in certain classes.

The Welsh Cob’s Adaptability

The Welsh Cob is a good hunter and a most competent performer in all competitive sports. In recent years they have had great success in the international driving world. Their abilities in all spheres are now fully recognised throughout the world.

Well bred Welsh Cob’s are also popular in the showing world and there are numerous classes that the Welsh Cob would be suited to from breed specific classes to Working Hunter, Mountain & Moorland to Show Cobs etc. The Cob is a very versatile breed. They can also hack for hours which make then excellent happy hackers or endurance horses.

The Welsh Section D’s stem from a working, farming background and due to their strength and stamina they do require a lot of exercise and can be prone to excess weight gain and behaviours that are not suitable for a novice handler/rider. Having said that, they do make a good allrounder and given their leg action can make a very pleasing dressage horse or riding club allrounder. Their hardy nature means they are suitable for living out all year and in that respect can be fairly low maintenance.

Buying a Welsh Cob

If you have decided that the Welsh Cob is the breed for you then it is very easy to search for the horse that matches your requirements at Right Horse Right Home. Users of the website can find out a large amount of detail about each horse for sale before applying for the horse and using the tried and tested service. If you want more information about how and why our system works the click here.

Also offered is the ability to post a detailed wanted advert  specifying exactly what you are looking for allowing people with suitable Welsh Cobs for sale or loan to come to you directly. To create a free wanted advert with Right Horse Right Home simply register and Click here.

As you can see Welsh Cobs really are very versatile horse, their ability to ‘turn their hoof’ at a variety of jobs makes them good allrounders. When looking for a cob for sale or loan, know what you are looking for and what you want from your horse to ensure a happy purchase. Visit Right Horse Right Home today to find the perfect horse or pony for you.