Can someone PLEASE tell me where to buy a young 15hh quality cob

Ponycarrots said:
Why would you want a cob? Get a nice ID or welsh D or cross of something...dunno why people obsess over cobs. Can't stand them! :-/
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She wants a cob, fairly straightforward request. You have unfortunately come across as rude on this thread and totally derailed it.

We own a massive variety of horses, my previous one was a Hanoverian x, a TB before that, I just happened across a cob when I went looking for another. He could do everything I wanted at the time so I stopped looking. I won't bother listing his very many virtues, but everyone who's ever been allowed to ride him has raved about him.

It's always wise to remember that we love our horses, no matter what breed/type they are.
 
Riverrock said:
Because she wants a show cob to show?

Its hard to show a tb in a show cob class...

I had a quick look at donedeal, there was a beautiful dun 4 year old cob but it was sold yesterday to england for showing! It was very nice
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You have to be so quick off the mark!
 
Ponycarrots said:
Well I've never met one, and I've met a lot of cobs.
Maybe they are like gold dust and I've just not been fortunate enough to meet one, but out of all the cobs I've met, even the ones I've thought are ok, I'd rather a nice arab or tb, or a native pony like a dales or welsh. But I
Prefer a horse with a willing nature, all the cobs I've met have been stubborn arses to be honest.
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I wasn't being flippant when I said my show cob is a potential top level dressage pony. He bounces out of his stable ready to go, with a phenomenal work ethic. He's anything but stubborn.
 
be positive said:
I think this is part of the problem for the OP most young cobs that may suit will be in the rough so may not be easy to find, not advertised as a cob or expected to go overheight by some way. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack and probably the best place to look is Ireland where they still breed ID types rather than the gypsy cob type which is becoming more commonly found everywhere but lacks the quality the OP wants.
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Exactly. I can see through 'rough' and prefer them that way to be honest but the larger quality ID x cobs are like hens teeth.
 
AdorableAlice said:
There is a difference between the poorly conformed vanner ponies and a quality cob. Here is two examples of cobs. A young unfurnished cob and a mature cob, one is a lightweight cob and the other a heavy. Look at the type and conformation and then compare to what you saw at a bin end sale.

Cobs are of course a type rather than a breed, apart from the 'D's. Usually they have a good dose of ID in them.

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The bay is exactly the type. Gorgeous!
 
only_me said:
OP what about these? Pictures aren't great on a lot of them lol

http://www.donedeal.co.uk/horses-for-sale/2-year-old-gelding/9080165?offset=26


http://www.donedeal.co.uk/horses-for-sale/heavy-filly-for-sale/9111159?offset=3

Not sure about this one but it sure does have a Roman nose!!
http://www.donedeal.co.uk/horses-for-sale/14-2-dun-gelding-rising-4/8918844?offset=24
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Lovely. Particularly like the 2nd one and will look in more detail at the 3rd tomorrow. Thank you!
 
I know of a quality 15.1 mare, she's lightly backed though. If any good, shout and I can send you details
 
PoppyAnderson said:
Yes but I wouldn't know where to start! There should be a Dummy's guide to horse shopping in Ireland!
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PA - an excellent idea. I can't help you with a cob, but can sympathise. Have been looking for a Connemara for months now and Done Deal does have a lot but i have no idea where to start. Am going to start a thread in your honour
 
Try derbypark stud.Its in N Wales near Wrexham.Has some stunning cobs but not cheap.Everything that is advertised is backed but they could probably find you an unbacked one if you wish.
 
PoppyAnderson said:
Yes but I wouldn't know where to start! There should be a Dummy's guide to horse shopping in Ireland!
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Definitely have a scout on Donedeal, there are usually some nice cobs on it. I know of a place that has mainly cobs and Connemaras but they would be already backed so probably no good to you
 
Wow!

Fwiw if someone says they want a quality cob to me I don't think of a gypsy vanner type but of those AA posted and show cob types and the reason they are rare is that they are difficult to breed as AA stated.

OP If it were me I would fire all adverts in AdorableAlice's direction before viewing :D
 
What about looking for a taller Dales? I know that around 14.2 is desirable for the breed standard, but there are taller ones out there.
 
LOL. :) I used to loan a Fell x and he was a dude. I do think that it's a shame that Fells and Dales aren't more popular and greater in number than they are. They would suit so many people.
 
Just read the whole thread god some people got pretty upset didn't they! I love my Arabs they are just my favourite but I have to admit two of the nicest horses I have ever ridden were show cobs, they were just so easy to ride and a real pleasure but then they were top level horses so they have to be, I think one of them came from Lyn Russell not sure if she still trades in them might be worth a try.
 
I have one in my stable lol 4yo 15hh chestnut chunky cob, doesn't like clippers and wont have his hind feathers trimmed or his beard, any takers!?

in all seriousness though they are out there! I bought him unbroken in December at 14.3 and he's grown a good inch :)
 
Surely the point here is that a cob is a type not a specific breed. As such they don't have a breed temperament and vary greatly. Show cobs are a different entity to randomly bred hairy horses and generally are of far superior quality.

The term cob means different things to different people, Patrus Fillius, who went round Badminton is described by his rider as a cob but very different from your average cob!

Our RDA group recently bought one from a dealer who wouldn't look out of place at county shows but the chances of finding another like her are fairly slim. Good luck OP I hope you find your dream cob.
 
Lynn Russell does sell cobs, often a few advertised on HorseQuest but can't remember what sort of prices off the top of my head.
As for the cob thing? My mare was fab, I had people queuing up for her if I ever sold or wanted to loan her. She was sharp, smart and utterly honest, lover her job and I could pretty much do anything and go anywhere on her. She was not without her moments and if you thought you knew better she would make it very clear you didn't. Fab jump took me aff jumping but never quite had the scope for more 1.10m classes, schooled over massive stuff but at 14.3hh didn't quite have the stride for horse stuff.
My friend had a 15.2 coloured who was possibly a hw, did well at showing but was 1.20 jumper all day, a bit of a freak of nature.
My next horse was a wb and had far more talent and scope than my cob but had a very similar attitude in the ring, out of it while safe and good to do was far more stubborn, spooky and generally a bit of a twonk.
I'm on the hunt again and what I really want and will hold out for is something that is a cross of the 2, his talent and her attitude. I will wait until I find the right horse, it won’t be a cob as fab as they are, 99% won’t have the scope and ability I want but I know I will have another at some point in my life. I have met and dealt with equal amounts of stroppy, stubborn wb as cobs so try and judge the horse in front of me and not the type.
Mind you I'm not going to lie but to look at a nice wb/ISH type will normally do more for me than a cob but I do like a really nice slim, show cob.
 
So can anyone explain what a cob actually is? If it's type does that mean they can be lots of different breeds, it's more about their conformation/build? Never really though of it before this thread. An obvious cob is the gypsy cob I assume. Personally I tend not to like the heavier or hairy types as much, but I'd never discount a good horse whatever the type, and I've known some lovely horses that I would class as cobs.
 
Just read the whole thread. LOL.

I love browsing through horsemart/horse deals etc but agree that it might be worth going to Ireland as well.

For what it's worth re the stubborn nappy thing about cobs.... My welsh d x is the most forward going horse alive :) on the other hand my tb and one of my Arabs are both super nappy. One is so nappy he will plant and just stand there even when his friends are disappearing into the background!

Find a horse that you love :) as they can all be ******* regardless of the breed.

Have you looked on some of these facebook pages? Sometimes a couple of very nice horses pop up and I'm sure there's a page for show cobs.
 
Hmm you need to know which field to look in that's the issue.... Why not pop a wanted ad on horsequest and see?

As for the lady who scoffs Gypsy cobs, you've never been to TOYS ( traditional of the year) my goodness some of the stock is amazing, I have seen lots of bad Ds, highlands, connies and cobs but was amazed. I also have a very nice cob myself, AA will tell you that Daisy is a gem with good confirmation. She's no slug either.
 
Highlands said:
Hmm you need to know which field to look in that's the issue.... Why not pop a wanted ad on horsequest and see?

As for the lady who scoffs Gypsy cobs, you've never been to TOYS ( traditional of the year) my goodness some of the stock is amazing, I have seen lots of bad Ds, highlands, connies and cobs but was amazed. I also have a very nice cob myself, AA will tell you that Daisy is a gem with good confirmation. She's no slug either.
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Precisely!! There are good and bad examples of every breed/type.
Some of the bin end TB/WBs are shocking.
Some of the top end traditionals are stunning.

I'm actually not a cob girl myself, but can appreciate good examples. I think it's much more difficult to find a good example of a cob to buy as there seems to be a higher proportion of rubbish around. At least with sports horses, provided you have the money to spend, you can find a decent example relatively easily as there are many reputable breeders.
 
To get an idea, this is my gelding as a 4 year old. He's exactly what I want - just a bigger version. He was only sold to me as he hadnt made the height. If he had, he'd be on the county circuit now. He's kept pretty lean, as he's revealed a talent for dressage (and jumping out of his field over enormous gates!!), so he doesn't look very show-cob-ish.

The day he arrived:
 
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PoppyAnderson said:
She does but I'm pretty certain she produces them all herself to show and sell on and it's definitely an unbacked youngster I want.
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I think you may be right the one my friend had from her was 5 and had been backed and hunted in Ireland but never shown, I think most of hers come over from Ireland like that.

You often see some lovely finished show cobs on Horse Quest but they are never cheap good luck with your search will look forward to seeing what you have bought:)
 
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