Item: B-CS-10145
With exquisite new sculptures and finely detailed finishwork, each release in Breyer’s Premier Collection is a true celebration of equine artistry.
Ponies of Welsh Cob type have made the mountains and valleys of Wales their home since at least the Middle Ages. They were used in a variety of tasks, from ploughing farms, to timbering, to even being used as war mounts. With his extended gallop, Llywellyn would not be out of place as a small but swift “rouncey” leading the charge. He’s on a mission, and he’s going to do it fast!
The breed’s first studbook, the Welsh Pony and Cob Society, was established in 1902. At that time, it was decided that ponies should be categorized into “sections” based upon their build and height. Known as “Section D,” the Welsh Cob is the largest of these four types. Cobs must be taller than 13.2 hands and should have a stocky stature while still maintaining undeniable “pony” characteristics such as small ears and large eyes. Cobs can be found in nearly ever discipline, equally excelling both in harness and under saddle.
Llywellyn was sculpted and designed by Irish equine artist Eva Rossiter as her first Traditional scale piece for Breyer. She shares, “As soon as horses became a part of my life, the Welsh Cob quickly became my favorite breed. To me they are the perfect blend of power, beauty and humor.” For Eva, Llywellyn is the model horse she has dreamed of having since childhood. In addition to sculpting, she also designed his coat – a stunning dappled buttermilk buckskin.
The personality in this piece is undeniable – the tenacity of this time-honored breed is evident in every strand of his billowing mane and tail. Eva adds, “Whether he's on a trail ride or approaching a jump or simply spotting a bucket of food, he is on a mission and he is going full speed ahead!”
Each Premier Collection exclusive model is a hand-painted work of art, and no two are ever precisely the same. With exquisite new sculptures and finely detailed finishwork, each release in Breyer’s Premier Collection is a true celebration of equine artistry.
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