Early history of the Welsh Mountain pony.
The Welsh Mountain pony, one of the earliest established breeds, has roamed the mountains and wild regions of Wales for over a thousand years. Descriptions of these ponies from the time of Julias Caesar( when many where shipped to Rome to take part in chariot racing) tell of the beautiful head with huge, bold eyes and small pricked ears. Subjected to the rugged terrains of the Welsh landscape and often severe weather conditions, the Welsh Mountain pony not only survived for centuries, it thrived! Thus has evolved a breed world-renowned for its intelligence, strength, soundness and endurance. Welsh Mountain ponies are justly recognized as one of the finest foundations for horse breeding in the world. GROWTH OF THE BREED IN AMERICA While Welsh ponies were imported to America as early as the 1880's the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America was not established as a breed registry until 1907. Interest in the breed dropped during the depression years , but through the combined efforts of breeders, particularly those in the East, participation in shows and fairs continued. By the 1950's the numbers of members grew, more ponies were imported and interest in increased dramatically. Over the next few decades Welsh became the fastest growing breed in America. Registered Welsh ponies and cobs can be found in every state and also in Canada. To date, over 45000 Welsh ponies and cobs have been registered. USES OF THE VERSATILE WELSH PONY The Welsh breed is ideal for the growing child and has the spirit and endurance to challenge an adult. Today Welsh ponies and cobs can be found competing in nearly every discipline...hunters,driving, dressage, combined training, combined driving, English and Western pleasure and heavy harness. Please support my Welsh Mountain pony Dakota during his Nov. HOTM run! Maria, Dakota N the girls.Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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10/01/2012 07:30.55 AM
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Hi,thanks for the vote, I left you 1 too. I noticed your horses havnt won HOTD yet, would you like me to nominate them? Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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09/06/2012 08:21.14 PM
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Hi,left you a vote. Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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09/03/2012 03:00.28 PM
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School
Nobody is happy about school starting. But I think Lulu feels abandoned. :(Come visit me, Baily & Miss Lucy Lou.
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08/28/2012 07:06.33 PM
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Thanks
thanks for all your nice comments and votes :)Come visit me, Baily & Miss Lucy Lou.
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08/21/2012 07:11.39 AM
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Voted for your pretty paint ,please come vote for Dakota. Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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08/18/2012 09:21.03 PM
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Voted!
I voted for you! LOVELY picture! Hope you'll come visit me soon!!!Come visit me, (RIP) Magic, Hardwin (Vote Dakota) & Brenna.
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08/14/2012 02:23.44 PM
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Chicken
Lulu is a big paint mare. She is also the biggest chicken I have ever seen. She is afraid of her own shadow! Poor baby bucked and bolted because she tried rubbing up to the fly trap. Now she is a little less scared but still a chicken :)Come visit me, Baily & Miss Lucy Lou.
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08/12/2012 09:54.11 AM
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Thanks
Thanks for all the votes :)Come visit me, Baily & Miss Lucy Lou.
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08/08/2012 08:26.13 AM
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love those paints leaving a vote Come visit me, Apache, Shyner & Radar.
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08/03/2012 07:03.55 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the comments!Come visit me, Baily & Miss Lucy Lou.
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08/03/2012 06:27.03 AM
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Thanks,Voted! Hope you have a great day! Come visit me, Shiloh.
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08/02/2012 05:27.01 PM
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Voted
Love your horseCome visit me, Miss Anita, Molly Ma'Gee, Sugafoot Fancy, Haystacks, LadyBug, Flicka, COCOA the MULE, Redman & Up Kings Hollywood.
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08/01/2012 06:01.37 PM
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Hi welcome to Horse channel. Your horse is so pretty! Voted! Come visit me, Shiloh.
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08/01/2012 03:49.07 PM
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