An ancient, intelligent pony that is suitable for highly suitable for children, the Welsh Mountain Pony is a highly lovable, endearing animal originally developed in Wales.

The Welsh Mountain Pony is a sweet, intelligent animal. The Welsh Pony could be considered a "people-pony" and enjoys human companionship, almost as much as humans enjoy the companionship of this hardy little pony. This gentle, easy to ride pony is very suitable for children, even children who are quite young. The Welsh Mountain Pony is a handsome animal and is often seen in the ring or in horse shows, both in Britain and in the United States. It should also be noted that this little pony is also suitable for work in the harness.

The Welsh Mountain Pony is very small and stands under 12.2 hands (121.9 centimeters). With a small head, large eyes, and small muzzle this is an adorable animal. The Welsh Mountain Pony has a relatively long neck and the tail should be held high.

In spite of facing a difficult past, the Welsh Mountain Pony has done extremely well. It is believed that the Welsh Mountain Pony was in Wales even before the Romans. The climate of the island is often harsh and as such, the cold tolerant Welsh Mountain Pony is extremely hardy and highly adaptable. During the reign of Henry VIII, he passed an edict that stated any horse under 15 hands must be destroyed. In spite of this, the Welsh Mountain Pony survived, due in part to the ponies ability to survive and the intelligence of the animal, both of which are qualities that attract the Welsh Mountain Pony to animal lovers today.

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