Vickie Paxton talks about the ponies on her farm as if they were her children. Each one has an official name on the registry of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, often long-winded ones that ...
A longstanding source of local pride and affection, Welsh mountain ponies have seen many of their traditional roles vanish. A new initiative aims to ensure their continued survival. Wild ponies groom ...
In the early 1960s, Mary and J.D. Orear agreed to care for a few Welsh ponies that belonged to a friend of theirs. Little did they know it was the beginning of a love affair that so far has lasted ...
Welsh ponies club members have expressed their horror after learning a member of their group in Teesdale, who has previously pleaded guilty to animal cruelty, is once again under RSPCA investigation.
Equestrian ambitions tend to be more often dashed than realized; as anyone who is involved with horses knows, it seems there's more that can go wrong than goes right. Sometimes, however, talent, ...
Robust, versatile and trainable, Welsh breeds continue to have a strong influence in the flashiest of sports ponies, both here and on the Continent, finds Madeleine Silver “Not only is it common for ...
THE Victorian All Welsh Show at Tatura attracted more than 500 ponies and cobs entered in 346 classes including led, ridden, harness and children’s events over three days. Eagle Park Vance, owned by ...
The owner of a Welsh pony who went to the World Championships, won national titles and excelled in para classes has paid tribute to her “legend” after his death aged 34. Henrietta Woodward’s Arosfadeg ...
A large field of enthusiasts tackled led classes, ridden workouts and jumping courses as they vied for championship rosettes in all divisions. Long-time Welsh enthusiasts Margaret Sperrin and Leigh ...