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Hello :) I remember seeing a thread a while back where people posted lots of lovely pics of their cobs competing and generally doing ridden activities.. could someone point me in the right direction?

Alternatively please show me what your cobs can do! I'd really appreciate it as I am thinking of getting a second horse in the near future to share with my OH, so needs to be big and steady enough for him but ideally able to go up a gear for me to have some fun on but I am worried I will miss the native "spark" as i've only had native ponies before.. Thanks in advance!
 
Do anything and do it well, my little Bodmin moor cob is a speed daemon, brave as a lion tries her heart out, but can be a quirky madam too.
 
Well impressed with my young cob, an old head on young shoulders, unfortunately up for sale, really wish I didn't have to let him go, he's fast and fun, loves people and showing, but needs must, come on lottery, I only need a smallish win to keep him
 
Jumps cavalettis at five feet :rolleyes3: or ditches, also five feet wide, that side of the field want even fenced til mine arrived! A friend's cob is currently stressaging, looking fine, feathers flying. Mine did a lovely ridden cob class or inhand. I think the only barrier to whatever is if it's a very square heavy weight cob which might limit jumping and higher level dressage.
 
I have a cob who I bought after looking for event ponies and them all failing vettings. I bought him having done nothing and me having little confidence. I think he proves that cobs can, however I previously had a welsh and I miss his spark, even though my cob is capable of much more. You should be able to see some pictures of my cob on the link: https://www.flickr.com/cameraroll

Good Luck :)
 
don't assume all cobs are quiet! mine is a nutter but wouldn't swap him for the world.

he is a 15hh blue and white, hogged and trimmed, irish cob - he is quite lightweight and what I would describe as a 'power cob'. I mainly hunt him but also turns his hoof to show jumping/xc and loves a charge around fun rides.

he is rising 7 and just coming out of a very cheeky teenager phase, but has a very scopey jump and bold as brass on the hunting field. like a lot of cob's, he has a cheeky side, so I have to be strict with him as otherwise would take the mick....

sorry no photos - one day I will work out how to post them!

good luck in your search x
 
My first horse was a sports cob - she was supposedly a Welsh x TB but we struggled to see the TB side! She was 16hh and hunted with men before I got her, and she evented up to 1* and SJed up to 1.20m with me :) Here's a few pics:

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I've now got a traditional fat coblet.. He's fun, cheeky and as he's 6, is going through a naughty teenage stage. But I recently showed him and we won all classes, ive started jumping him and he's coming on brilliantly, we've practiced dressage, which he's amazed me with - he remembered the moves before I did lol. He's fab with all traffic, takes everything in his stride and because of that attitude I am planning on taking him to more showing events, jump cross, dressage and endurance this year. Everyone who knows him adores him (and most don't like traditional piebald as a rule lol )
 
We have a traditional cob, about 14.2. He is fantastic! Does dressage, jumps, shows. Loves farm rides and water! He is most definitely not a plod, or for a novice rider. He tries his absolute heart out and is loved by everyone on the yard. Oh and he's dun and white so a bit different. He makes me feel young when I ride him. X
 
Great to know how happy everyone is with their cobs! Lovely pictures of your girl golden_match she's very smart looking :)
Would love to see more pics :D
 
I have a gypsy cob x. She is a super star who competes at BE novice level getting regularly placed against all the big posh TB's and warmbloods and easily makes the time. Hoping she will move up to Intermediate level later on this summer. In my opinion they are the best and most hardy. I have had my mare for over 7 years and I can count on one hand how many times she has been lame and still have fingers left over! My TB's on the other hand are always going lame!
 
Ah see I'm afraid mine was a bit delicate despite appearances - she couldn't do deep going at all, and retired at 10 years old due to a tendon sheath injury. It was a freak field accident though, but she did have windgalls after running on soft ground. She could still show jump but I'm too paranoid about her as she is the love of my life! She is now due to foal in a few weeks :)
 
a girl at my yard bought what I class as a "super cob". She wanted something to low level event but had had a real confidence knock from her last pony so her mam didn't want her to get something that was going to be too much for her.

They bought him thinking they would keep him for a year for her to get her confidence then buy something "sportier" when I saw him I thought he looked like a cracker, she's now eventing him unaff over 90 courses & hes being a star !

love a super cob :)
 
My Badger today in the arena :) Went on a lovely hack with lots of canters and gallops at about 1:30pm and got back about 3:30pm. He had an hour rest while I groomed and lunged Arthur and then we had our 1 hour lesson at 4:30pm. Badger has fab! Jumped the cross pole at the top of the blocks. My boys have done so much for my confidence since my last horse would stop at most jumps and buck and bolt in canter. I love my boys so much and have booked a jumping lesson with Arthur for Wednesday :) Photos from our lesson below, cobs are my favourite! My boys have done wonders for my confidence and are certainly capable of so much! I know show jumping cobs, dressage cobs, pony club cobs, happy hackers etc. They are just so versatile!

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Our cob is ace, quiet for the less competent rider but goes like a bomb when required. He knows his riders ability and responds to their needs.

What is a Bdomin moor cob? A cob off Bodmin Moor I guess!
 
I love my cob. He is quiet and sensible but not a plod (unless one is wanted), a great hack and always surprises people with his enthusiasm for a good gallop (and a race with a TB given half a chance). He struggles to balance sometimes when schooling because of his conformation (in particular his short, low neck) but I've learnt how to adapt to that and he loves lateral work and picks up new things very easily. He's very easy to keep and handle and rarely ill or injured (touch wood).

Mine is not a jumper though! He is the square, HW type and whilst he can pop a small jump neatly enough now it is still not his favourite thing - in particular show jumps as he really can't see the point (after all they fall down easily enough if you just plough through them).
 
My Ex show cob has hunted all winter and hunter trailed plus show cross since I had him as well as a couple of shows. Have a look in my profile for pics.
 
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