Welsh Pony/Cob prices

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Having a look at various sales websites and noticed that the price for Welsh ponies varies massively. I'm from Ireland, so not really up to speed on these things, but thinking it may be due to where the ponies are located? There are loads on a particular website that seem like bargains, not sure if I can mention it here...

Why the huge differences?
 
I've bought two Welsh Ds for £1500. Both palomino mares, both 6, both ruined by nervous/inexperienced riders. One came good then died of grass sickness (unrelated to purchase price!) and the other is in the process of coming good.

One came from Wales (she was real quality) and the other locally and while she has great trainability and athleticism as well as natural jumping talent, she's no show animal. That's ok tho as I want her to jump.

There are definite bargains to be had as they are not the horse for everyone and often end up in the wrong hands. It really depends on what you are looking for.

Check out the sale groups on FB as well.

Both mine came from Preloved.

Oh and I also have a palo Welsh C, not sure how I forgot about her (!). She also came from Wales, bought unseen for £750. She was as green as grass but utterly super trainable pony and worth many times that up here (I'm in Scotland).

They do all have the same at times idiot attitudes and they need the rider to be totally sure of themselves then they are fine. It can easily go wrong tho, with the wrong rider.
 
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When I was looking the price varied from £500 up to £3500 for a just backed 5 yo direct from stud it's like everything I suppose you pay what you think they're worth
 
Paid £4.800 for mine as a 9 year old.He is a Synod with some talent but I bought him as a confidence giver after a Highland had shattered my nerve.He has been superb and has helped me and a couple of others in that respect.
 
Definitely a lot of bargains about, as they're 'too much pony' for some people. I got my D for £200 as an unbroken 6yo. His owner was scared witless of him, had him down as an unbreakable kicker - entirely due to her own jumpy behaviour. Nothing wrong with the pony at all, except a bit of typical Welshie paranoia.

He was ride and drive within the week :)
 
I paid £1500 for my 4 year old palomino mare. She was backed and has a temperament to die for. She was bred at Cynheidrefawr stud in Wales and is very well put together. Has good athletasism and beautiful movement.
There are cobs and there are cobs. It depends on breeding, movement, temperament, age etc etc
 
Agree with everyone above. D's vary hugely, what suits some won't suit another. I'm in Wales and there are loads here, you can pick up a decent one for not a lot of money if you don't want it ready made. If you have the ability to take one that has not been suited to it's owner (usually the owner hasn't been firm enough with them and they have got a little bolshy and out of hand) then you can get a real bargain. I've got two at the moment, both from well thought of bloodlines (although to be honest that is something that doesn't interest me and I didn't set out to get something like that at all!) & nicely put together, one had run rings around her previous owner (who was terrified of her) and was an 'if you can catch it, you can have it'. The other was also a bit much for her novice owner and was a steal at £900. Ready made ones (for whatever discipline you choose as they are extremely versatile) can fetch a huge amount, even here.
 
Thanks everyone. I had one as a kid and like the idea of another, but I want something straight foward so maybe I'll steer clear!

Back to connies it is. Any other M&M breeds for an easy life?
 
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Easy life, new forests all the way!
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Really? I like the look of them too. I'm in Ireland so it would be much easier to get a connie, I'd just like something a bit different. Was thinking of a Welsh C or D, connie or highland. I might add New Forest to the list!

I'm assuming I'm safe enough to consider a smaller one (13.2) at 7.5 stone? (Mind you, I last weighed myself pre Christmas!!)
 
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Easy life, new forests all the way!
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So how did you make me, yes I had no choice!, buy a part Welsh. Oh I know, you told me it was part NF. ;)

Seriously OP, I have a half Connie, a half NF, a half Welsh, and a full Welsh sec A. The one with the most attitude is the Sec A. All the others have their moments, but are all pretty nice individuals. At the end of the day it is down to the individual. I am pretty English, but I don't always drink tea at 4pm. ;)

And agree with others that prices will vary according to breeding, conformation, performance and temperament. x
 
I think if you want a real quality sec c or d you have to be prepared to pay a good price. What I found when looking for one about 9 years ago there were plenty at what seemed very reasonable prices but they mostly had issues and a d with issues is NEVER a good idea. They are definitely not a breed for everyone and many people including myself find themselves with more horse than they bargained for. I still have mine and will never part with him but I would not buy another one at any price. I know people say you can't condemn a whole breed but really welshies are not normal!!
 
nikicb said:
So how did you make me, yes I had no choice!, buy a part Welsh. Oh I know, you told me it was part NF. ;)

Seriously OP, I have a half Connie, a half NF, a half Welsh, and a full Welsh sec A. The one with the most attitude is the Sec A. All the others have their moments, but are all pretty nice individuals. At the end of the day it is down to the individual. I am pretty English, but I don't always drink tea at 4pm. ;)

And agree with others that prices will vary according to breeding, conformation, performance and temperament. x
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Haha, my Sec A had loads of attitude too! Perhaps being a brave kid with a 11.2 Sec A is a bit different to being sensible adult with a bigger version!

There are so many ponies advertised in the UK that seem "ready to go". Very few "ready made" ones available over here.
 
I've bought three Welshies in the last few years:

One sec B of unknown breeding
One sec A with immaculate top quality breeding but who itches
One sec B with excellent breeding

The price of all three put together was less than I paid for my kitten!

The welshie market is variable but a look at the sale prices on the Brightwells auction site will give anyone a rough guide

If I were looking for a pony for general riding I'd get a new forest, every bit as capable as a connie but with a lower price tag!
 
Tell me about it! I own one with TIFFWYL, Tullibardine and Waxwing breeding but he has 2 blue eyes so useless as a show pony. Good wee sports pony though I think. Just a tad scatty!
But not worth an awful lot.
 
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