Irish Cobbs..

I've ridden them trekking in Ireland and although trekking horses are not the best way of judging a breed, the ones I've ridden have been pretty forward. The cob I share looks like he might be Irish ..good strong face and largish head and a very fine coat but lush tail and mane. He's quite willing and quick to learn, good as well as bad :rolleyes: I was going to say that he hasn't a mean bone in his body but sadly he has with some riders if he does not like what they're doing or are nervous. But he's young yet so I'll forgive that as long as he treats me well:D but a good sturdy horse and nice temperament usually.

What colour / height are you getting ?
 
Depends how they've been brought on, what they've done, their basic temperament. Mine's cheeky, very forward, quite spooky, bit headshy, can barge if allowed, but is hugely affectionate and loves his mummy.
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i have an irish cob and he is chunky, quiet, safe and can turn his hoof to anything i have done a bit of jumping with him and dressage, lovely temperament too
 
I have an irish cob mare and an irish cob X ISH youngster. Love them to bits!
My mare is very forward going, up for anything and loves to be busy, jumps like a stag, and is an absolute poppet to be around. The young lad is soppy and soft, loves attention, quite laid back and so far nothing we have done has phased him - backing was a doddle and hopefully riding away will be too after he's finished his winter break.
Both very different personalities, but points they have in common are how kind, willing and honest they are :)
 
I have one.... Lovely chap...but don't be lulled into thinking they are all plods! Mine is forward going, a bit of a numpty, and a sensitive soul.... Wouldn't change him for the world. He is also one of the kindest people I know :)

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Well he's a 9 year old,15.2 black Irish cob. Solid and I've tried him and loved him, he can only be cold shod as he don't like the smoke from hot shoeing. :D thanks for all your posts, loving the pics x
 
Sounds lovely. Ours isn't shod and has great feet which havnt needed anything doing with them for months now as he self trims. Might be worth thinking about and would save you some £££s
 
I rode a friends one for a while, although she was great with novice riders (not putting a foot wrong other than to eat grass on her way) the minute I or my friend got on her the attitude would start, bucking and tanking but never in a way that she wanted you off, just a threat I suppose. She was and still is a lovely little mare, one of the most fun ponies I've ridden (she is 14.1h)
 
I have a 15hh black irish cob and he is fab. He is a fun hack, competes sucessfully at local level and hunts weekly in the winter. He jumps well and is very surefooted and hardy.

He is a poppet to handle and my 10 yr old son can do anything with him, and has a really cheeky and loving personality.

However he is certainly not a 'plod' and has a wicked buck on occasions, but forgive him this as is perfect in every other way!
 
Irish horses- to generalise- do seem to have good heads on them, and in comparison to UK cobs move better and are less 'clumpy' and bargy. Most show cobs are Irish bred, and having 2 Irishmen myself can say they are sane, great hunters, tough and very handsome!
 
I've had... 1, 2, 3, 4... Yes, four. Zak, Dorey, Midi and Mushi.

I warn you now, those things are addictive. We've owned those four a grand total of 8 times between them! LOL!

You will never meet a more honest horse but each one was jammed with personality, from Zak hiding behind the horse box if he heard his saddle coming, or Mushi only responding to being ridden as if you were driving him... Midi getting so excited about finally being allowed to canter (ex trotter...) than she bucked for joy for a full five minutes, or Dorey just being Dorey...

I miss my cobs so much more than any WB I've ever ridden!!
 
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