Welsh C and D?

[TheSubwayDino]

Anybody got any photo comparisons of a photo of a Welsh C and D next to each other? Can't find anything online surprisingly, lol!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

They are both Welsh cobs, the difference is the size. So side by side photos of quality C's and D's shouldn't really show you anything except that one is bigger than the other.

Having said that, some of the bigger (over 16hh) D's are not as typey.

 

[[153312]]

As above - they are both cobby subtypes of welsh, only difference is height, some of the Ds don't look very ponyish anymore though.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

It should just be height that's the difference. C's don't exceed 13.2hh, D's are over 13.2hh but no upper height limit.

 

[rara007]

Not comparison photos by any means by my C in a lineup of Ds and then and D and my C flanking the team?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

One is a C and one is a D. Both very well bred. Both multiple winners in the show ring.

 

[poiuytrewq]

It should just be height that's the difference. C's don't exceed 13.2hh, D's are over 13.2hh but no upper height limit.

Genuinely didn’t know that, I thought there was a point they became over height.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Genuinely didn’t know that, I thought there was a point they became over height.

There used to be an upper height limit but there isn't now and hasn't been for 20 odd years. The ones that go over 15.1/2hh-ish lose their pony characteristics and just look like horses. Big heads, long legs etc and the movement isn't there anymore. The big flashy trot is gone.

"The upper height limit of 15.2hh was removed from the breed standard in 1907, and the Welsh Cob was split into Welsh Sections C and D in 1949, creating the four Welsh breeds; the Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B, and the Sections C and D."

 

[poiuytrewq]

There used to be an upper height limit but there isn't now and hasn't been for 20 odd years. The ones that go over 15.1/2hh-ish lose their pony characteristics and just look like horses. Big heads, long legs etc and the movement isn't there anymore. The big flashy trot is gone.

Ah ok. I know they do go over height, a friend has one that’s about 16.3. He’s gorgeous but not classic Welsh D

 

[[153312]]

Ah ok. I know they do go over height, a friend has one that’s about 16.3. He’s gorgeous but not classic Welsh D

16.3!? Wow, any pics???

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Ah ok. I know they do go over height, a friend has one that’s about 16.3. He’s gorgeous but not classic Welsh D

Yeah they lose all their pony characteristics and don't do well in the show ring unless you plait them up and turn them into bad Hunters.i

 

[HashRouge]

There used to be an upper height limit but there isn't now and hasn't been for 20 odd years. The ones that go over 15.1/2hh-ish lose their pony characteristics and just look like horses. Big heads, long legs etc and the movement isn't there anymore. The big flashy trot is gone.

"The upper height limit of 15.2hh was removed from the breed standard in 1907, and the Welsh Cob was split into Welsh Sections C and D in 1949, creating the four Welsh breeds; the Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B, and the Sections C and D."

Yes, mine is 15.1/15.2hh and is more of a small horse. He doesn't have the flashy trot at all, though he's quite an elegant looking chap.

ETA he's got a little bit of feather but if you trimmed it and pulled his mane I don't know if you'd necessarily be able to tell what breed he is.