Why do people not want to own Cobs?

Theresa_F said:
For years I had an arab, several TBs and then a WB - all great fun. As I got older, I wanted fun, fast but safe, hence moving to the gypsy cob,

My current cob Stinky does everything - jumps 3'9 and more to go, super gallop, can prance and play about, but then give a novice a safe lesson and also be led off the lead rein. Show high level - RIHS last year and most importantly found my cancer.

We also have Clydesdales, very similar and not plods but so safe.

This is two years ago, I was two weeks out of chemo, very weak and our first proper working cob course - I made it to fence 9 before slipping off due to exhaustion but he looked after me the whole way round. I had no legs to kick on and hung onto the mane - he was 6. Yes I was mad to do it but I had promised I would get to the finals as I was told I had cancer 2 days after qualifying. I trusted him to look after me but no way would I have done it on the earlier horses I have had.

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The clydes also love their jumping

Cairo - RIP

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and Farra doing the thing she loves best

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and both showing at high level

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I can understand some people not wanting them, they are master all rounders but not specialist enough for high level jumping, dressage or racing. Some people hate the hair, and some can't get past the prejudice that all cobs are fat and lazy - our two certainly are not.
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all im going to say is you should be god dam proud of your self for that well done!!!!
 
I like the look of them and I love the fact that they're good doers but I just can't get away with them. The last time I was looking for a horse I tried a few cobs out but I couldn't get used to their short, bouncy strides so I reverted to type and bought a TB. I've had TB types for so long I can't give up the lovely long strides. I'm sure some people will get back to me to say that their cobs have got long strides but I've never ridden one!

Thankfully my TB thinks he's a cob. He's a good doer, lives out, is very laid back and has restored my confidence!
 
I do agree about the ride - Stinky is for a cob fairly long striding but is a real powerhouse and where short backed, you really have to sit deep on canter or get thrown out the saddle, His jump is the same - so much power from the rear end.

Now if you want smooth and comfortable, then Farra Clydesdale is your girl. She is as smooth as any TB I have ridden and long striding and longer in the back than the cobs.

Thanks to those kind comments above, my horses were great at keeping me going and I still enjoyed doing a few shows when I could. Again had I not had such easy going ones, I would have given up riding but Stinky went round the ring with the hand brake on as he knew I couldn't cope unless he looked after me like he did. I knew I was better when he and went round the ring like a steam train - in control but so much power.
 
I don't want to own one as I CBA to look after all that hair :eek: :p Seriously, that is part of it! I am that lazy :D That coupled with the fact that I like to jump 1.0m + (which I know plenty of cobs can do but I'm talentless so it's better it is easy for the horse I'm on so when I eff it up we still get over) and the fact I grew up riding TBs and am a total speed demon (again, cobs can gallop but I like the pure speed you get from a TB ) means they aren't on my agenda.

Whilst I may not wish to own one myself there are several cobs in my life that I am very fond of and I'd never disparage anyone's cob. A good horse is a good horse, doesn't matter what it's wrapping is like.
 
So sorry JFTD, I am the proud owner of The CobFather. If you knew my cob you would realise why. He is 14.3 hh worth of pure black cob sexiness with an attitude to match, cross him at your peril ..............

Why to people not want to own Cobs? I own my cobfather, plus a very bred well warmblood by Samber which Mini TX reckons belongs to her. They both have their respective merits, so I am well qualified to sit on both side of the fence.

Am loving these cob pictires, I am going to have to get my act together with photobucket tonight and post some pictures of the best cob in the world.
 
Devonshire dumpling said:
I will never understand it.
They are good doers, never have bald manes or tails, and usually sweet tempered.
They are sure footed and strong and give their rider a nice bouncy energetic ride.
I can understand why riding schools often have them as they are fantasic for novices and competent riders, a cob will rise to any challenge, either look after a nervous rider to give a gutsy rider a real run for their money
Without the fussy nonsense of a blood horse so tiresome Warmbloods!

Your thoughts?

DD:D
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I am about to take on a 14 year old cob and couldnt be more happier.....been riding him for 4 years and can honestly say he is NEVER boring, strong personality, adventurous, always up for a challenge i.e. hunting or cross country, will carry me where ever and when presented with a flat run......will OUT RUN most horses!!! :)
 
Well. Obviously I am a tb owner but despite the fact that cobs are hairy slow boring stubborn thick and ugly. The real reason I dont own one is because at my age I have to deal with my own weird lady facial hair that I dont need a horse with the same problem!
 
As most of the hardened horse and hounders will realise this thread was started by me as a p take following the very popular thread.. "why do people want to own cobs" I am actually an ex national hunt TB owner... and to be honest I love all horses, I am currently the owner of a nearly 2 yr old coblet who is oooooooozing with personality I have totally fallen in love. My husband was very anti cobs having NOT ridden then, then took a couple hunting and is totally converted, mainly due to their stamina and lack of injuries.

I personally think Cobs rock and they do actually rule this planet! Can't wait to see photos of the Black Ninja Cob father!! I suppose I should put some photos of my Coblet up!
 
i personally have nothing against cobs, but i do find them a little boring.

i like the spark my TB has and i also like his more refined features.

cobs are definitely more sure footed and able to take a lot more 'abuse' than a TB but they just dont do it for me! :/
 
liss1987 said:
i personally have nothing against cobs, but i do find them a little boring.

i like the spark my TB has and i also like his more refined features.

cobs are definitely more sure footed and able to take a lot more 'abuse' than a TB but they just dont do it for me! :/
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Thats just what my husband thought until he rode a couple cobs, they aren't all "boring" especially if you train them to go off your leg!
 
Arizahn said:
I set out to buy either a nice traditional cob or a highland...
I came home with an Arab who thinks she is a hippo...
I have no idea what happened in between:confused:
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It happened to me too...it was probably for the best, though. When it comes to laziness, fat arse and bad hair day, I would beat any cob hands down...:eek:
 
My horse is sharp, overly sensitive, and quite a difficult ride. He seems to be some sort of completely neurotic horse cleverly disguised in a cobs body. lol
 
I personally don't really see the attraction in the traditional cobs. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't ever rule out the possibility of having one, but they just don't float my boat and never have - even as a small child. Don't know why - I just don't look at most cobs and think 'ooh that's a stunning horse'. No offence cob owners!!! (Runs and hides!).

That being said, at my age I am now of the opinion that looks in a horse really don't matter so long as they are an enjoyable and safe ride! :)
 
Sorry but I don't like ANY coloured horses, furry feet nor massive mane's . So that's Cobs out for me
I could try a stupid insult or the like but that is not doing justice to this thread - just don't like em and would never even sit on one never mind own one
 
Dave282B said:
Sorry but I don't like ANY coloured horses, furry feet nor massive mane's . So that's Cobs out for me
I could try a stupid insult or the like but that is not doing justice to this thread - just don't like em and would never even sit on one never mind own one
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Funny how this thread was started in jest... a total P take.... Can't ever imagine choosing not to sit on a horse due to its colour or hairyness..... completely beyond me, I love em all from Falabellas to mules:D
 
I want a cob! Although I think my TBx thinks she's a cob.... it sleeps, eats, drinks, eats, eats some more, begs for food from anyone within 50m, has hair like a yak, really good doer & come's covered in mud :p

I would love a nice welsh cob though so I could reach to under gates & play gymkhana games :D
 
Thanks Ladydragon you are correct as usual, but I am afraid being a miserable old git stuck in my ways they too are on the NO WAY list
Still life would be boring if we were all the same
 
ahhh - I have a huge soft spot for cobs ....... I still wish I had bought a Welsh Cob called Taffy, which was put up for sale not long after we bought Dizzy - He was fabulous :D

A lady I know who ownes a tb said she would rather give up horse or die before she ever lowered herself to buy a cob :eek:
 
Cobs are not for me as I am a petite person and like little Araby things, as they just feel a better 'fit' for me.

I have brought on a highland youngster for a friend and she was a nice girl, but I always felt there should be beeping, flashing lights and 'vehicle reversing' when we did any schooling:p

I am used to silly little things that spin on a sixpence, that is just the way I like to roll.
 
I was never particularly a cob fan. I still don't particularly care for some cobs, but like others a lot.
I wasn't looking for a cob or a coloured when I found my lad. I think he found me really.
He'll never break any land speed records (not a 40mph cob! ;)), but he has a very scopey jump, and tries really hard for me whatever it is we're doing.
I took this video on Wednesday. Now be honest, who looks more fun, my cob (with his short, choppy stride ;)) , or my mate's TBX?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0T5GVqM_d4
 
PaddyMonty said:
I think cobs are perfect for 'not proper' people. You know the ones I mean. "we do X but not proper X "
By that I mean cobs can jump but not proper showjumping.
Cobs can do dressage but not proper dressage
Cobs can event but not proper eventing
Cobs can gallop but not proper galloping. Think about as fast as a TB collected canter.
A lot look like cows but not proper cows
You cant feed a cob proper hard feed
You dont get proper vets bills

However, they are proper hairy. :eek:

Think I will gallop away on my TB now (well ok collected canter should keep me safe) before the proper cob owners start hounding me. :p
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oh huns - & to think i normally agree with yr posts
little lilly - all 14 hh of teeny traveller cob is absoloutely on target to do "proper" dressage - will be noviceing @ 5 & at elementary @ 6 - only the idiot on her back will stop her getting beyond that - unless of course i learn to ride in the meantime - lol

oh & she's not hairy at all
 
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