Maxi cob?

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Hi all, just a little advice please! I have just bought a 3 year old welsh x tb. He stands at 15,3 at the moment and just looks like a big welshie, nice and stocky! Would he be classed as a maxi cob or not? The definitions say nothing about breed, just height and type? I really want to do some local showing with him but no idea where he fits! Thank you!
 
if showing i would go for part bred native/welsh and possible hunter classes but i am no showing boff, def not maxi cob though
 
Fair enough, thanks Jools, My other pony is a pure bred so only normally involved in the m&m. Local shows don't do part bred natives unfortunately :(
 
Without a photo I would guess show hunter or working hunter (at local level you could enter both) or, if he's a bit finer, riding horse. You could also probably enter RC horse.
 
Is maxi cob over a certain height, and would they need to have a lot of bone?
You could try looking for a county schedule and check out the conditions of entering a maxi cob class are.
 
I'd have said not maxi cob but, try searching and looking at this thread....
' Little bit of an update on our coloured contingent!'
Scroll down to the black cob.......not sure if your lad has as much substance as this but if you can turn yours into something similar.....
 
Maxi cob classes are for ridden cobs over 15.1h of either weight division.

The classes are judged under the same rules as the weight classes. The horse needs to be of true cob type, short cannon bones, good flat bone, deep through chest and barrel, a rear end like a cook and the head of a princess. They need to be forward going and light in the hand.

This is a maxi cob, she measures 15.1 and a half, has 10" of bone, she will be shown locally but is unlikely to be good enough for county show, but will give the Op an idea of the type.

 
From Wikipedia...
Show cobs in the United Kingdom are overseen by the British Show Horse Association (BSHA), 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.
 
Theoretically a maxi cob is 15.1hh and over, however most maxi cob classes I have watched look like h/w hunters that have been hogged!!!

You will struggle to find maxi cob classes at local level, and really need more of the irish type cob than a welsh x.
 
I've recently asked the same question about me boy....I'm not sure what he is really! lol

To me, he's not a traditional as he hasn't enough feather, his mane is thick and coarse and his forelock is anything but flowing. Most people said he is the type to make a maxi cob once he's mature. He's still only 2, nearly 3 and built like a tank. His bum is 16hh and his withers are 15.2hh at the minute. He's got plenty growing left, so I'm in no rush. Here a couple of pics to give you an idea......


Here is my other cob.....she's definitely a traditional.
 
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