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Origins, conformation, temperament, uses and care — with a consistent reference illustration for every breed.

Ponies

Connemara Pony

Ireland’s native athletic pony with a substantial working outline.

Origin
Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
Height
128–148 cm in the CPBS breed standard
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Ponies

Welsh Pony and Cob

Four sections, distinct sizes and one Welsh breed tradition.

Origin
Wales
Height
Varies by section and country: UK A ≤12 hands; B and C ≤13.2; D >13.2 with no upper limit
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Ponies

Shetland Pony

Small stature, island heritage and a robust native-pony structure.

Origin
Shetland Islands, Scotland
Height
Not over 42 inches / 107 cm in the UK SPSBS standard
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Ponies

Fell Pony

Cumbria’s native working pony, with its own identity and purpose.

Origin
Cumbria and northern England
Height
Not over 14 hands / 142.2 cm in the Fell Pony Society standard
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