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A Short History of the Welsh Cob

The ancestor of the Welsh Cob horse has existed in Wales since before 1500 C.E.!!

When the Romans invaded Britain they became enamored with the Britons chariot horse--the ancestor of the Welsh Cob.

There is no doubt that the Arab blood in modern Cobs owes it's origin to the Arab stallions brought back to Wales during the Crusades ( 1095 A.D.-1291 A.D.). The Arab influence can be seen in the fine muzzle, the large, expressive eye and the delicate set of the ears.

Henry Tudor secured the English throne in 1485 only through the support of the Welsh Militia astride their fast, hardy Welsh Cob horses.

Famous for their strong, tireless trot the Welsh Cob has been sought after, for centuries, to cover long distances effortlessly.
In Wales it was common practice to time a Cob over a given distance; the result either making or breaking a prospective sale.

Section D Cobs  must have a  height of 13.2 hands or more.