The Welsh Pony and Cob Society is the largest of Britain’s native breed Societies.

The Society currently has over 8,000 members.

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society was founded in 1901 and published the first volume of its Stud Book the following year.

The Stud Book has four sections…

• The Welsh Mountain Pony – under 12 hands (Section A)
• The Welsh Pony – under 13 hands 2 inches (Section B)
• The Welsh Pony of Cob Type – also under 13 hands 2inches (Section C)
• The Welsh Cob – exceeding 13 hands 2 inches with no upper height limit (Section D).

The Society runs a Stud Directory and organises a number of sales throughout the year.