for their stamina, soundness, and high level of intelligence. Sections Uses The Welsh Pony has been put to many uses. Historically, they were used for postal routes and in coal mines. The British War Office used the Welsh Cob to pull heavy guns and equipment through terrain where motorised vehicles could not, and also used them for mounted infantry. Today, they are used as riding and driving ponies for both children and adults. Welshes today are also used in dressage, endurance riding, general riding, hunting, jumping, and work activities. They have proven their ability at driving in Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) level competition, and have been used for dressage. They also compete against one another in breed show competition as hunters, eventers, and western pleasure horses. The abilities of the Welsh Pony were showcased in 2008 when the first champion Large Pony Hunter to be made into a model Breyer horse was a grey Welsh Pony gelding. References External links Cymdeithas y Merlod a'r Cobiau Cymreig (The Welsh Pony and Cob Society) The Welsh Pony And Cob Society of Australia The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Canada Horse breeds Feral horses Horse breeds originating in Wales Animal breeds on the RBST Watchlist Ponies