Cobs - what do I need to know!?

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So I meant to buy a tb type gelding - and went and bought a cob mare instead!

I've never had a cob - so what do I need to know?? Any top tips :)
 
Make sure you stretch your leg muscles before you mount, and after a week of riding you'll be doing the splits with ease!
 
In my personal experience ( I have a cob mare too :D )

1. They are constantly hungry
2. They are very cheeky
3. They can shift when they want to :)
4. They can be real monkeys and test the boundaries
5. They are GREAT FUN :D :D
 
Agree totally with katie_southwest.
I have a cob gelding and he is all over the above and so much more. Will give anything a try and is a brilliant alrounder
 
Cobs can turn their hoof to anything, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise =)
just out of interest, if you were looking for a tb, how come you ended up getting a cob?
 
They are all different. They are just as good as or better than any other brand of horse. Oh and a refresher course on how to lock the feed room wouldn go amiss.
 
Remember that just because everyone else is putting on seven rugs and feeding buckets of hard feed it doesn't mean you have to as well! Cobs are incredibly self sufficient! You will love having a cob, they give their all to everything, are easy to keep and have just the most adorable furry faces!
 
katie_southwest said:
In my personal experience ( I have a cob mare too :D )

1. They are constantly hungry
2. They are very cheeky
3. They can shift when they want to :)
4. They can be real monkeys and test the boundaries
5. They are GREAT FUN :D :D
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Love this!! So true...!! 6. Invest in your own clippers if you like the shawn look!
 
1) Don't assume that out hacking, cob = plod
2) Ditto hunting
3) Ditto showjumping
4) Ditto XC

Don't let them have an inch or they'll take a mile!

Don't let them convince you their 'hungry look' means they're hungry .... They do this look on purpose at will!

Prepare to fall head over heels in love with the most honest + genuine horse you will ever meet!!!

* don't assume because I said honest that they won't try + run out or refuse jumps ;-)

Enjoy xxxx
 
LOL

Having two of them which are absolute polar opposites, dont assume all cobs are the same

Remember if they set their necks nothing on this earth will stop them from going where they want

Dont assume they are all good doers, some aren't

Dont think they cant jump, one of mine could jump over 5' for fun

They like lots of attention and cuddles, soppy beasts really

Not all of them like living out, mine dont like being cold wet and muddy

Unless you want to fight a constant battle with muck, mud fever, mites etc etc, buy a good set of clippers and zap all that hair, makes them look prettier too :D :D

And enjoy, I bought my first one 31 years ago after getting sick of vets bills for lightweights, he's still going strong and loved to bits.
 
My cob x tb was a bit of a shock to the system after dealing with finer types. She needed very clear rules and hates anything boring. Loves food more than anything
 
Whilst there are a few cobs who need rugging and feeding and pampering, do not revert to this as "default" management. The majority do not need feed (any feed), do not need ad lib hay / haylage (if you want to feed ad lib, cut it with straw) and do not need rugging unless you want to clip / keep clean...

As others say, don't assume they're a plod or can't jump (look at Lolo's photos!) - ride them forward and encourage them to make the most of themselves, don't let them take the mick and you're on to a winner :D
 
based on our wonderful cob
-they are sensitive little souls!
-have great characters
-very intelligent
-often a racehorse in a cobby body
-love being loved
-immensley loyal
-stubborn g*ts at times

Love him to pieces. can't get pic of him to stayon here!
 
They are high maintenance as they need clipping a lot. Mine was fit and ridden everyday. But got so hairy he needed clipping all year round.

Also watch for leg mites. So many owners think its mud fever when its mites.


Enjoy!
 
hairycob said:
Cobs are like the teenagers of the equine world - however much food you give them, they will still want more! You will need to learn to condition score
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katie_southwest said:
In my personal experience ( I have a cob mare too :D )

1. They are constantly hungry
2. They are very cheeky
3. They can shift when they want to :)
4. They can be real monkeys and test the boundaries
5. They are GREAT FUN :D :D
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I totally agree.My cobblet is a piggywig. lol
 
Have you made arangements for your fan club - becasue you will inevitably gain one. My daughters cob only did about 8 or 9 slocal shows last year and gathered quite a group of hangers on, kids, grandads and a rather gushing St Johns lady who wanter her photo taken with her every time we saw her out!
 
In my experience there are two types of cob...

'Traditional' cobs

These are everything you expect from a cob - easy going, laid back, willing and will have a try at everything

then there are the 'Other' type....

These cobs are strong, more forward going than most tb's, at times may appear to have neither brakes or steering, will try anything ... and usually excel at it and will keep on going all day .... even if you wanted to give up hours ago!

These are the best types imho and they'll give you the most thrilling ride ever!!
 
moosea said:
In my experience there are two types of cob...

'Traditional' cobs

These are everything you expect from a cob - easy going, laid back, willing and will have a try at everything

then there are the 'Other' type....

These cobs are strong, more forward going than most tb's, at times may appear to have neither brakes or steering, will try anything ... and usually excel at it and will keep on going all day .... even if you wanted to give up hours ago!

These are the best types imho and they'll give you the most thrilling ride ever!!
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I have the 2nd type, in a traditional body!
Agree with the other posts but would like to add;
If you hunt, prepare to be up with the fieldmaster all day
Invest in steel toecap boots
Prepare to be amazed at how much hoof is grown between farrier visits, how quickly a clip grows back and how much mail, tail and feather grows!

The best bit of all is, watching your mates being bounced around all over the place on their fancy warmblood types whilst you cruise the countryside in comfort from your equine sofa!
 
maxapple said:
So I meant to buy a tb type gelding - and went and bought a cob mare instead!

I've never had a cob - so what do I need to know?? Any top tips :)
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Their fat, their fluffly, they have short stumpy legs, they are pretty much good for nothing, but if you feed them up they cash in at a good value with the meat man:D:p
 
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