Glossary

Colt
A male horse under 4 years old that has not been castrated

Filly
A female horse under 4 years old

Foal
A baby horse or pony still at its mother's side

Gelding
A castrated male horse

Mare
A female horse over 4 years old.

Pony
Breeds of small horses, under 14.2 hands tall.

Purebred
A horse that through generations of unmixed breeding, has and will produce the preferred physical characteristics of the breed

Stallion
A male horse over 4 years old that has not been castrated

Weanling
A horse under one year old that has been weaned from his mother.

Yearling
A horse just approaching or just turning one year old.

Welsh Pony (Section B)
(Height: not exceeding 14.2hh)

The general description of the Welsh Mountain Pony can be applied to the Welsh Pony, with greater emphasis being placed on riding pony qualities while still retaining the true Welsh quality with substance.

For generations these ponies were the hill farmers’ main means of transport, herding sheep and wild ponies over rough and mountainous country. They had to be hardy, balanced and fast to survive, which ensured that only the best were bred. These qualities, combined with a natural jumping ability and the temperament of their Welsh Mountain Pony forebears, make the Welsh Pony second to none in whatever field his young rider may choose. Today they hold their own among top class riding ponies both in performance competition and in the show ring.