4/5. Celtic Connections. The Welsh Pony has more divisions in its stud book than any other native pony breed - four different types. Like many breeds, to find appropriate uses for them, man has selectively bred for certain features. Today, breed societies exist to encourage interest in the breeds and to help try and promote breeding that keeps the ponies true to their original type without losing the distinctive features that have allowed them to survive over thousands of years. For details see Monday