Welsh. the. Historical records make mention of Welsh Ponies. Wingana Gideon 13.2hh Sec C Welsh Cob Stallion BREED FEATURE

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1 Home of Wingana Gideon 13.2hh Sec C Welsh Cob Stallion the Welsh Historical records make mention of Welsh Ponies Cobs being imported to Australia since the early 1800 s. While much information has been lost, the influence of the Welsh breeds can be seen in depictions of horses ponies in early Australian life. They have influenced the type of animal bred in this country since then, both out in stations as an allpurpose family horse used for transport for pleasure. The Welsh breeds in Australia The Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. was founded in Melbourne in Currently, the Society has a membership exceeding 3,000 throughout Australia. The purpose of the Society is to maintain an accurate studbook promote Welsh Ponies Cobs. The national office is situated in Pakenham, Victoria. Regional groups under the umbrella of the Society are situated in all states of Australia, providing enthusiasts with social educational events, as well as shows. Each state has an All Welsh Show each year, as well as many other events ranging from breed shows, performance shows, including working show hunter, various ridden events, including dressage. Welsh Ponies Cobs are very successful in many disciplines including harness, as well as epitomising the child s riding pony, from leading rein to the more experienced rider. They truly are the breed for all the family. With four sections within the Welsh breed, they range from around 11hh up to 15.2hh. There are also many very successful registered part-welsh animals competing successfully promoting the versatility of the Welsh breeds. Photo by Cristina Wilkins courtesy of Barn Hill Stud Formation of the Society in Australia The Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. was founded in 1969 after a meeting at the Melbourne Royal Show in Victoria by a group of enthusiasts. This hastily-convened meeting was followed by a more formal assembly at the Royal Agricultural Society s offices to form a Welsh Pony Cob Society in Australia. Mr Ian McDuie travelled to Wales to discuss the matter with the then Secretary of the Welsh Pony Cob Society of Wales. He returned to Australia with a clear idea of how regulations should be framed in order to fall in line with the Welsh Studbook in Wales. The newly-formed Society s founding members then wrote to Wales, noting their objectives seeking the parent Society s recognition approval. The first annual general meeting as a constituted Society took place on 24th September, The forming of the Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. provides breeders enthusiasts with the opportunity to promote the breed give it more identity. Prior to the forming of the Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc., Welsh Ponies Cobs could be registered with the Australian Pony Studbook Society, which was formed in Until 1962, Welsh Ponies Cobs were registered within the Australian Pony Section. In 1962, a section opened within the Australian Pony Studbook for Welsh Mountain Purebred Foundation Stock. In the following years, subsequent sections were also opened for other sections of the Welsh breeds. Anglia Park is a small boutique stud located at The Rocks in NSW. ( just outside Bathurst) Anglia Park is the home of quality Welsh Sport Horses, we aim for quality, temperament trainability in our horses. We are proud to have Wingana Gideon sting at stud. He is a exceptional stallion in every way with a fantastic temperament. Gideon passes his looks that wow factor on to his progeny Stud Fees $715 plus agistment by arrangement vet fees. Frozen semen available (extra charges apply). LFG (free return services) conditions apply For more information please call Elaine on or E enquiries@angliapark.com.au Page 20 HORSES PEOPLE Phone: admin@horsespeople.com.au HORSES PEOPLE Page 21

2 While much information has been lost, the influence of the Welsh breeds can be seen in depictions of horses ponies in early Australian life. They have influenced the type of animal bred in this country since then, both out in stations as an all-purpose family horse used for transport for pleasure. PICTURED: Nattai Starlight with Tom Pallister Lady Coles, 1954.Image courtesy Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. Jamaica Park Amara Jackpot. Weston Chippendale x Amara Not Tonight Josephine. 13.2hh Palomino Roan Stallion Cherrywood Mr Magic. Amber Park Larrikan x Cherrywood Bo Peep. 12.1hh Cremello Stallion. Dunelm Movie Star. Alpha Royal Liege X Dunelm Starstruck. 12.1hh Liver Chestnut Stallion. History of the Welsh breeds It is thought that much of the improvement refinement of the Welsh breeds occurred in the period in Wales, United Kingdom. This is attributed to the influence of Arabian stallions brought back to Wales by crusaders. The native type of the breed has been fixed on that of the Arabian with more bone height to serve the purpose of war peace in that period of history. In 1188, it was noted there were also excellent studs deriving their origin from fine Spanish horses brought into the area. in 1535, King Henry VIII passed legislation imposing penalties on anyone who used a stallion under 14hh. He aimed to eliminate nags of small stature. This was followed in 1541 by the prohibition of the use of any stallion under 15hh, with all smaller ponies to be destroyed. Fortunately, for Wales, many smaller ponies escaped into the hills, surviving hardship. The resulting survivors being of the hardiest type. Queen Elizabeth would later annul this law. In the 1700 s, a descendant of the Darley Arabian was turned out into the Ruabon Hills of Wales. Barb Arabians were also imported bred to Welsh Pony mares. In the latter years of the 1800 s, Welsh breeders used Hackney stallions on their native Welsh Cob mares to produce carriage horses. Photo by Paige King PICTURED: The Section A stallion Greylight is one of the most famous Welsh stallions to come to Australia. Image courtesy Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. Fairlight Acres Kidman. Fairlight Acres Nigel x Fairlight Acres Kassette. 12.3hh Bay Stallion. Jamaica Park strives to breed quality ponies for children adults. Ponies usually for sale. Contact Debbie Cameron on E: jamaicapark@iprimus.com.au Cranbourne, Victoria Page 22 HORSES PEOPLE Phone: admin@horsespeople.com.au HORSES PEOPLE Page 23

3 Images courtesy Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. Section A Section B With the formation of the Welsh Pony Cob Society of Wales in 1901, sections were allocated into the Studbook for the types heights of Welsh Mountain Ponies, ponies of Cob type purebred Welsh Cobs... The present day Studbook is comprised of Sections A, B, C D, which came into force in 1949 resulted in greater consistency of type within each particular section. Nawarrah Park Welsh Performance Ponies & Cobs With the formation of the Welsh Pony Cob Society of Wales in 1901, sections were allocated into the Studbook for the types heights of Welsh Mountain Ponies, ponies of Cob type purebred Welsh Cobs. In the late 1920 s, two stallions of equal oriental Welsh breeding were accepted into the Studbook with the intention of breeding riding ponies for children. These ponies later became Section B of the Studbook. Image by Anne Killeen, courtesy Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. Section C Section D The present day Studbook is comprised of Sections A, B, C D, which came into force in 1949 resulted in greater consistency of type within each particular section. Breeding the Welsh ponies cobs Welsh Ponies Cobs are recognised the world over as one of the most beautiful versatile breeds. They are renowned for their temperament character. To this day, breeders strive to maintain the various sections of the Welsh breeds true to their stard of excellence, whilst preserving their quality temperament. When exhibited at Society events, all Welsh Ponies Cobs must be shown in a natural state. The Welsh breeds are native are to be presented as such. It is vital to their history to preserve this in all local national levels. This does not mean that discreet tidying up of the animal is not permitted. However, manes tails must be free-flowing, feather retained to display their native quality. Their extravagant movement is a very strong characteristic, which breeders strive to retain. A clean, healthy coat a wellconditioned animal are very important during presentation, as with any breed of horse being exhibited. Part-Welsh animals may be presented as the owner decides most suitable. The Welsh gelding Welsh geldings produced by any of the four sections registered with the Welsh Pony Cob Society of Australia Inc. are in great dem. All Welsh geldings fall under the umbrella of Section E of the Studbook. However, their breeding is noted on their registration certificate, i.e. Section E Gelding of A Breeding. At Society events, the classes are usually divided into the section of the Studbook from which their breeding is derived, i.e. Gelding of Section A Breeding. Over-height geldings are eligible to be shown in their relevant class. Stallions at Stud Young stock & saddle stock available from 11hh - 16hh+ Howe Family Tarrawingee, Victoria Ph: or Photo credits: Lorelle Mercer & Derek O Leary Page 24 HORSES PEOPLE Phone: admin@horsespeople.com.au HORSES PEOPLE Page 25

4 It is thought that much of the improvement refinement of the Welsh breeds occurred in the period in Wales, United Kingdom. This is attributed to the influence of Arabian stallions brought back to Wales by crusaders. The native type of the breed has been fixed on that of the Arabian with more bone height to serve the purpose of war peace in that period of history. Photo by Rebecca Gatehouse W ORANOR A Welsh Mountain & Welsh Ponies Welsh Ponies Cobs are recognised the world over as one of the most beautiful versatile breeds. They are renowned for their temperament character. To this day, breeders strive to maintain the various sections of the Welsh breeds true to their stard of excellence, whilst preserving their quality temperament. Photo by Lorrelle Mercer Buy Your Next Champion From Queensl photo credit Francene Nevendorf Woranora Nara (Ysselvliedts Golden Boy (imp NL) x Woranora Nia SOD Woranora Mosaic) 2012 Welsh Mountain Filly We breed Welsh Mountain & Welsh Ponies with the aim of producing not only beautiful true to type ponies but ponies which have the temperament, conformation movement to win in h under saddle. Stud stallions: Ysselvliedts Golden Boy (imp NL), Woranora Mosaic Imperial Behold. Well hled foals suitable for showing in h under saddle available for sale each year. Contact Helen Dohan on or after dark Windsor NSW woranora@hotmail.com photo credit DM Photos Eradan Ponies Welsh Sections A, C & D Home of QLD s leading Welsh Section C Sire Eradan Brennig (C) Hendrewen Aba Express (imp) x Eradan Berkley Miss Young Stock for sale including pictured Eradan Mason (C) 3yo Gelding Supreme Junior Gelding QLD All Welsh 2013 Contact Louise Colthorpe or Samford Valley Stonyvale ponies Sting at stud Woranora Tribute (A) Ysselvliedts Golden Boy (imp) x Woranora Tanith Stud Fee $770 inc GST - Champion Welsh Mountain Pony Colt at QLD All welsh 2014 as a 2yo. Limited mares this season For sale - Welsh Mountain Pony Yearlings, filly, gelding a beginner child pony Contact Kim Quodling Ipswich/Boonah area photo credit DM Photos Maeve Keeva Stud Stallions at stud Cwmkaren James Express (D) Hendrewen Aba Express (imp) x Cwmkaren Boneddiges Supreme Welsh Cob at QLD All Welsh 2014 Kingswood Rainman (A) Meithrin Marksman (A) Young Stock for sale MK Castiel (2yo) D, MK Baltazar (2yo) D also yearlings weanlings in C s & D s. Contact Lee Grant Warwick Page 26 HORSES PEOPLE Phone: admin@horsespeople.com.au HORSES PEOPLE Page 27

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