definition of a cob

[LeneHorse]

We are running a cob class at our annual RC show and are having a debate (!) about what ring it should go in. So can any cob showing experts out there please tell me what, if any, are the lower and upper height limits for cobs. The class will include both gypsy type cobs and show cobs
Thanks!

 

[miss_c]

14.3hh and over imo. Don't think there's an upper height limit since they brought in the Maxi Cobs (not 100% on that though, so don't quote me on it as I may well be wrong!). Will be interested to see what people say on this, as I was recently told that Genie is not a cob - she's a Welsh D (ie Welsh COB) and is a right chunket!

 

[Irishcobs]

Show cobs are those that are hogged and trimmed. They shouldn't be over 15.1hh.
Traditional cobs are those that are hairy with feathers and they can be any height.
Maxi cobs are shown hogged and trimmed, they are over 15.1hh.
They can be any colour.
Most classes at local level will say under 15.2hh or have no height limit. If the classes are big enough you could split under 14.2hh and over 14.2hh.

 

[Shilasdair]

Cob = fat, hairy, vertically stunted, hammerheaded, hairyfooted, unwilling equid.

S

 

[HayleyandBob]

:O Well i guess my cobs a bit special then cause he is nothing like what you just described

..ok a bit hairy if i dont clip him

 

[Shilasdair]

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:O Well i guess my cobs a bit special then cause he is nothing like what you just described

..ok a bit hairy if i dont clip him

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Like many cob owners, you are just in denial.
It's nature's way of protecting your psyche from the hideous, hairlylegged, fugly truth.
S

 

[DunRoamin]

I cant believe you've had the front to say that!! ok so maybe cobs are not ur thing but u have no right in saying what u did!! there is NOTHING wrong with cobs, u are just down right rude!!!!

 

[loulabelle]

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:O Well i guess my cobs a bit special then cause he is nothing like what you just described

..ok a bit hairy if i dont clip him

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Like many cob owners, you are just in denial.
It's nature's way of protecting your psyche from the hideous, hairlylegged, fugly truth.
S

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Each to their own I guess....although have to agree out of all you described mine s only hairy and vertically challanged but his still growing, and i wouldnt have him an other way

 

[Montyforever]

Aparently my mare (In sig

) is a welsh d, take off those feathers and shes quite fine .. but techniquly shes a cob haha, so i have noo idea, would i get away with taking her in a show as a cob people???

 

[wildpoppywild]

fuglys a bit harsh

i love cobs. i love my TB but i kno for a fact nowadays if i had to get another horse i would always take a gd alround cob

obviously all horses have there off days

not just cobs!

 

[tasteofchristmaschaos]

Isme - shills is having a bit of a giggle

 

[LCobby]

If you want to encourage traditionals and vanners as well as hogged code, so
"Horse of Cob Type'
Exceeding 14.2 hh Open to hogged and traditional cobs.
or you could do "Horse or Pony of Cob type" so smaller traditionals can enter with no lower limit, but horse ring.

 

[MrsElle]

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Cob = fat, hairy, vertically stunted, hammerheaded, hairyfooted, unwilling equid.

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Have you snuck into my field and had a look at Chad?

You described him down to a tee

 

[lilym]

Seeing as you are doing RC why not have a "horse or pony of cob type" open to any height?? I f you are too strict as to height limits you will lose alot of entry fees - those who have "proper cobs" at the correct height limits i.e 14.2 -15.1, can always compete at a higher level anyway........We do this, and will sometimes split hogged from traditional if sufficient entries.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

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Cob = fat, hairy, vertically stunted, hammerheaded, hairyfooted, unwilling equid.

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io wants to have a word with you..

He prefers to be referred to as the fugly duckling...

 

[bumper]

Oh Shilisdair......on your definition am straight off out to purchase an endurance Ayrab. Will dump my cobster with the landfill at the nearest dump cos there is gypsies near there who may pick him up. He might be good at pulling cos he only goes in a straight line anyway. Tee hee

 

[Kallibear]

Put 'cob type' on the schedual and let them make their own minds up. If it's going to be a big show, try two seperate classes of 'ridden cob' then 'traditional cob and heavy horses'. That should cover just about everything.

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

You know my cob cross soooo well !!! lol

 

[Drummer]

Ahhh cobs are the best!!!

I would put as LCobby says, then there is room for everyone! I have a maxi and can't even compete in some local shows as they will state 155cm and under which I think is a real shame especialy now as Maxis are more recognised. So I end up going in the hunter classes to be told he is a cob, which I know but he hunts to and needs to fit into some class, pain!!

Welshs normaly have their own classes anyway so they have those to go into, but if it says cob type then that opens it up to them I guess?

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Mmmmm......define a cob - a large hairy overgrown pony - with attitude to match

. See attached picture (especially for Shils!!

)

 

[Shilasdair]

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Cob = fat, hairy, vertically stunted, hammerheaded, hairyfooted, unwilling equid.

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Have you snuck into my field and had a look at Chad?

You described him down to a tee

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No, no, I never willingly look at a cob...I've just had to scroll past DDD's post below as I suspect it would make my eyes bleed.
Even when I'm driving, I sometimes have to shut my eyes for quite a distance, just to avoid seeing cobs in fields.
They're a safety hazard.
S

 

[Theresa_F]

Ha - then I suppose you don't want my lovely in depth analysis of snuggy hoods

They are going to be tested on a gypsy cob and then horror or horrors - a Clydesdale and you don't get much bigger and hairier than that - all glorious 17 hands of her.

I agree Farra is a bit of a lumbering beast, but Stinky really does not move like a cob - probably his saving grace of a streak of "quality" - there was a TB (trotter) back somewhere in him. One of my instructors hates cobs - he is a dressage WB man, but said he loves riding Stinky as he moves like a mini WB, and is so light, he is not the sort to be polite.

Actually I can't wait for his sheath cover, as poor Stinky's sheath area is very sore - some really nasty scabby areas. He gave me a very angry look and raised a leg last night whilst I was apply some anti-b cream, most unlike him, though he soon put it down when I growled.

To answer the OP - put cob - to be shown as a show cob or a traditional. Some people do state no M&M types to keep the class to show and traditional cobs only. If you want the class open to more than these two types, then put cob type, to be shown trimmed, plaited or natural.

 

[Shilasdair]

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Ha - then I suppose you don't want my lovely in depth analysis of snuggy hoods

They are going to be tested on a gypsy cob and then horror or horrors - a Clydesdale and you don't get much bigger and hairier than that - all glorious 17 hands of her.
<font color="blue"> Well, I would still quite like your analysis of SHs, and I have to admit I may own something with feathers (although in the horses to names thread in SB, I cunningly only showed a head shot of her). Don't tell anyone, will you, especially not that Isme ranter?

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I agree Farra is a bit of a lumbering beast, but Stinky really does not move like a cob - probably his saving grace of a streak of "quality" - there was a TB (trotter) back somewhere in him. One of my instructors hates cobs - he is a dressage WB man, but said he loves riding Stinky as he moves like a mini WB, and is so light, he is not the sort to be polite.

<font color="blue"> Yeah, yeah.

Well you are paying him, aren't you. Does he teach with very dark glasses/white stick? </font>
To answer the OP - put cob - to be shown as a show cob or a traditional. Some people do state no M&amp;M types to keep the class to show and traditional cobs only. If you want the class open to more than these two types, then put cob type, to be shown trimmed, plaited or natural.

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<font color="blue">To the OP - don't encourage people to take their cob things out in public!

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