The Welsh Pony of Cob type (Section C) and the Welsh Cob (Section D) are more stocky than their other Welsh Pony counterparts, making them more useful for light draft and farm work. The Welsh Cob's origins are still a bit of a mystery even though it was obviously bred to be more horse-like in size; while for the Welsh Pony of Cob type, it is known that the Andalusian and the Cob were used as influencers. Like their founder, the Welsh Mountain Pony, they are an all-around in many different disciplines - preferably in Driving and Jumping. The Welsh Cob were also used in the Welsh militia during the 1400's. The Welsh Cob is also known for their exceptional speed.
The Welsh Pony of Cob type does not exceed 13.2hh, while the Welsh Cob ranges from 14hh-15hh. Both types share the same color ranges as the other Welsh Pony types: Bay, Grey, Chestnut, Black, and Cream. Again, Pinto patterns are not allowed; though it appears in photographs that minimally marked Sabino does occur within all types.
Breyerfest Store Special Stablemate Collection Kochab, could pass as a Welsh Cob/Classic Friesian Cross. The new Friesian mold, in which Kochab is featured on, is sculpted with the tallest, more typical type of Friesian. Of course, the Grey gene is not present in that breed, but it is in all of the Welsh pony types.
Resources:
"International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds" by Bonnie Hendricks
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