Heavy weight's

[lauraandharvey]

TRUE heavy weights.......


What is your definition??
Include pictures


After seeing a recent cob thread, and people introducing their cob's as HW's it got me thinking.
In no way did these cobs look like HW's.
IMO more lw/mw at most....

 

[MerrySherryRider]

11 1/2'' of bone, feet like dinner plates and a ride so smooth you can drink coffee without spilling a drop.
The Ford Transit of the horse world, cheap as chips to keep on the road and always starts first time.

 

[Amy567]

Don't have one, unless you call a shetland a heavy weight but this is what I think a heavy weight is (image courtesy of google)

 

[Alphamare]

A heavy weight is anything with 12 inches of bone or more I believe.

 

[Ashleigh_]

i'd say Ronnie is a heavy weight naturally (although could do with losing some weight before the summer comes!)

 

[lexiedhb]

Don't have one, unless you call a shetland a heavy weight but this is what I think a heavy weight is (image courtesy of google)

Thats Draught not heavy weight cob different kettle of fish altogether.

From WIKI

Show Cobs

Show cobs in the United Kingdom are overseen by the British Show Horse Association (BHSA), formerly known as The British Show Hack, Cob and Riding Horse Association. Cobs are registered in three divisions: lightweight (minimum of 8½” bone), heavyweight (minimum of 9” bone), or Maxi Cob exceeding 155 cms. The classes where cobs are shown also have a similar breakdown:
Lightweight Cob – mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying up to 14 stone (196 pounds).
Heavyweight Cob – mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying more than 14 stone.
Maxi Cob exceeding 155cms - to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of Cob type). Preferably to be shown hogged.
Maxi Cobs are treated a bit differently from other divisions. The highest placed animals qualify for the Maxi Cob final at the National Championship show. Winners of these classes are not eligible for open cob championships.

 

[Jesstickle]

11 1/2'' of bone, feet like dinner plates and a ride so smooth you can drink coffee without spilling a drop.
The Ford Transit of the horse world, cheap as chips to keep on the road and always starts first time.

Not usually my type at all, but what a lovely horse


This is a heavy weight to me

http://www.magnusnicholson.co.uk/gfx/forsale/Jimmy_large.jpg

 

[Amy567]

As you can tell, I don't really go for cobs I think the heaviest weight horse I've had is a Connemara, otherwise they've been Welsh a's, welsh b's, and TBs haha though I wouldn't want a draught to stand on my foot! haha

 

[lauraandharvey]

IMO Harvey is a true HW
he has masses of mane/feather
very wide (xxw) and broad.
Huge shoulders & no wither
He also has 11" of bone

and it bloody well breaks bones when he stands on your feet!!

Can't say for one minute he is smooth to ride...he is extremeley bouncey

 

[superted1989]

Markie is a heavyweight, 10.5 inches of bone and super comfy.

 

[lauraandharvey]

he's lovely!!

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Not usually my type at all, but what a lovely horse

LOL, me neither , but have to say this dear boy's a keeper and its handy to have something to ride when the Sicknotes are having paid leave.

Thanks JT.

 

[Sparkles]

LOVE your cob Horserider!

My lad will be when he's older.

And build he'll be when older:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...9602_100000720632959_1027591_1725275830_n.jpg

 

[Supertrooper]

This is B, he's a 16.3hh shire x cob and currently weighs 812kg which is perfect. This was taken last summer and he was a little more but I'd say he was a heavyweight cob??

 

[JFTDWS]

J is capable of carrying over 14st (have defo tested it and can produce footage if needs be - mind you, so's F so that doesn't mean much!) and he has about 11" of bone.

random photo - first to come up on my spare PB

 

[bubbilygum]

Tosh is precisely what I would call a heavyweight cob. I'm not the best photographer though I must say!

 

[NicolaC]

Dora is classed as a heavyweight cob with over 10 inches of bone.

 

[shelly19]

I think Bobby is a heavy weight

 

[mcnaughty]

The term heavyweight has absolutely nothing to do with mane and feather. It is an animal that can carry over 14st in weight and has at least 10" of bone.

 

[NeverSayNever]

The Ford Transit of the horse world, cheap as chips to keep on the road and always starts first time.

lol, you've been lucky with your transits then Id think a comparison with a defender might be more flattering, lovely horse

 

[Magicmillbrook]

Almera- 15.1 with 9 1/2 inches of bone

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...37208_100001389403533_841240_2062866592_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...803903_100001389403533_841237_190785494_n.jpg

Not sure if pics will work - cant get on Photobucket ATM

 

[SKY]

this is charm, she has 12 inch bone, has more feather but abit bog burnt in photos, a few years ago.

 

[MerrySherryRider]

lol, you've been lucky with your transits then Id think a comparison with a defender might be more flattering, lovely horse

You're right there, both very stealable (my beloved Defender is much missed ). Both have the same effect on the roads -everyone gets out of your way.
Stabled near a comprehensive school, the kids favourite pastime was to try and spook hackers as they passed. On seeing them, I'd push my lad into a forward going trot and the boys would part like the Red Sea remarking ' *******ing H*ll, look at the muscle on that !'
Hee, hee. Bad me.

Loving this thread, some cracking cobs on here in the peak of health and usefulness.

 

[Jesstickle]

J is capable of carrying over 14st (have defo tested it and can produce footage if needs be - mind you, so's F so that doesn't mean much!) and he has about 11" of bone.

random photo - first to come up on my spare PB

J!

 

[Theresa_F]

The skewbald is my gypsy cob, Stinky, 14.3 and just under 10" bone. He has a bit of "quality" blood in him which means he is a big lighter and longer than some gypsy cobs. Will carry 14 stone no problem and I have on occasion had a friend who is 15 stone go for a gentle hack on him, but that is the most I would put on him.

The sabino is our clydesdale Farra. She too will carry 14 - 15 stone but no more. Although she is 16.3 with 10" bone, draft horses are not able to carry the weight that a short backed, short legged, heavy boned cob type can as they are bred to pull not bear.

Most of the time they rarely have more than 11 1/2 stone - fat mummy on them. They have both filled out a bit more since this photo and as can be seen, I keep them very trim for their type.

I love the pictures of the gypsy cobs on here, and I hope they are with the TGCA so I can get to met them at TOYS in September.

 

[Kaylum]

My lad was a 3/4 clyde and heavyweight, as you can see here he was hunting fit.

 

[lauraandharvey]

The skewbald is my gypsy cob, Stinky, 14.3 and just under 10" bone. He has a bit of "quality" blood in him which means he is a big lighter and longer than some gypsy cobs. Will carry 14 stone no problem and I have on occasion had a friend who is 15 stone go for a gentle hack on him, but that is the most I would put on him.

The sabino is our clydesdale Farra. She too will carry 14 - 15 stone but no more. Although she is 16.3 with 10" bone, draft horses are not able to carry the weight that a short backed, short legged, heavy boned cob type can as they are bred to pull not bear.

Most of the time they rarely have more than 11 1/2 stone - fat mummy on them. They have both filled out a bit more since this photo and as can be seen, I keep them very trim for their type.

I love the pictures of the gypsy cobs on here, and I hope they are with the TGCA so I can get to met them at TOYS in September.

<3
gorgeous!xx

 

[Theresa_F]

Thank you - Stinky is my pride and joy who I owe my life to - he found cancer and pushed the lump to the surface, had he not, I may not be typing this. They say dogs and cats can detect cancer and they need to add horses.

Farra is my husband's horse. Bought after we lost our most loved old Cairo Clydesdale. Very different in some ways and in others she could be his clone.

I am grounded at the moment recovering from reconstruction surgery and can't wait for the next 4 - 6 weeks to go so I can start riding, mucking out and being with them other than just giving them a pat which is all I can do at the moment.

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Thank you - Stinky is my pride and joy who I owe my life to - he found cancer and pushed the lump to the surface, had he not, I may not be typing this. They say dogs and cats can detect cancer and they need to add horses.

Farra is my husband's horse. Bought after we lost our most loved old Cairo Clydesdale. Very different in some ways and in others she could be his clone.

I am grounded at the moment recovering from reconstruction surgery and can't wait for the next 4 - 6 weeks to go so I can start riding, mucking out and being with them other than just giving them a pat which is all I can do at the moment.

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Funny you should mention your horse finding your cancer, I had a similar experience when one of mine kept sniffing my knee when I was riding, later found a large bone tumour there.

 

[Theresa_F]

That is exactly what Stinky did. He kept sniffing and then started to nudge at my boob. Even when I really told him off (he is normally well mannered) he was straight back and then gave it a really hard shove. Next morning in the shower I found a 1" lump which was not there the day before.

I know dogs are trained but maybe we should offer our horses as well as cancer detectors?

I hope you are well - 2 years on I am still free of cancer and just had my reconstruction - unfortunately I had complications and it is taking a long time to heal but I can't wait to get back onboard my hairy beasties again.