Why do people want to own cobs?

Quick update: the hogged piebald fence destroyer was seen today with ears pinned back, tumbling towards his fieldmates. No doubt they ate his blade of grass, and he was trying his best to exact revenge. The lighter bred companions flounced away effortlessly.
 
Cobs are full of personality and are good all rounders. Not all cobs are 'fat' nor are they 'lazy', my gypsy cob is currently jumping 1m 15 at home with me. He is the complete opposite from lazy as well, he is ridden 6 days a week and he is always keen to go for a gallop, not only does he hack and jump but we do regular showing, and he has one many ribbons and rosettes. I would also like to say that I have had two cobs in my past now, I have enjoyed having them much more than any of the warm bloods, my cobs both put so much effort in to please me.
Although I have said that cobs are energetic, I have only had experience with gypsy cobs and welsh cobs, and the gypsy cobs are always more energetic and willing (although they can be extremely cheeky and if you are not strict they will try there hardest to take advantage.) On the other hand, the welsh cob was more lazy and laid back, a 'plod' as some may say, he was the stereotypical cob.
I also find that when I go into classes against many of the posh people on there warm bloods they look down there nose at me on my gypsy cob although often I end up getting placed above them.

In conclusion, it is wrong to judge a horse by what people have said about them, the 'cob' has sporting breeds as well as 'happy hacking' breeds. Many beginners look for a 'plod' to start with because they know it is reliable and friendly.
 
Ooooh a live one who's been brainwashed by her portable lawn mower into thinking it's a useful animal :eek:
 
Just also want to say that I have experience with both warm bloods and cobs, and my gypsy cob, finn, is often far more energetic,willing and we have also beat lots of warm bloods in jumping 95cm courses and chase me charlie. Also in the show ring he is often placed far above the warm blood types. I am not a novice rider, I don't just have Finn because he is easy to ride because let me tell you now he is anything but a novice ride, my instructor even struggled with him.
 
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If you don't beleive me, here is an image of my gypsy cob, finn, jumping, we don't always have a camera and we have been higher but this is us jumping a double 1m
 
funny that because he clears it. second of all your horse/pony seems to be about as strongly built as my horse so don't know why you are calling him beef, he is a muscly [content removed]
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bethanwhamond said:
to be honest our horses are built quite alike so i don't know what you're calling him 'beef' for
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I think you'll find that mine are extremely well bred, with pedigrees going back centuries :rolleyes: And of course, are completely confirmationally distinct from beef-breds - observe the slender legs, for a start :D

hayinamanger said:
It's well known that JFTD uses a body double :)
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This is very true :D It's to help normalise my extremely large brain - if we split it across two bodies, it's nearly normal sized, and people aren't nearly as scared of my super-intelligence :cool:
 
Love Bethanwhamond's spirit and her obvious inability to read humour or sarcasm :) BWH, JFTD is our official 'doing wild stuff on your horses' expert :)
 
you're just a snob, bet me and finn coud beat you any day, you don't impress me showing me a photo of you jumping you're strongly built horse over a tiny jump. and the other one of it cantering and you holding the reins horribly. and tbh if you look at the image of finn trotting, there legs are very similar in fine-ness. Not all cobs are fat you know, however, I do agree that there are cobs out there that are completely bred for novices but my cob is nothing like one of them.
 
Billie1007 said:
Love Bethanwhamond's spirit and her obvious inability to read humour or sarcasm :) BWH, JFTD is our official 'doing wild stuff on your horses' expert :)
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Don't spoil the fun! This one has absolutely no "mickey-taking" radar - it's the best catch on this thread in months!


ETA - I'm not "showing" you those photos, kid, that's my signature ;) I have no need to play "post the best photo" with you. It wouldn't be very sporting of me ;)
 
Aww bless, the school holidays have started haven't they :)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is the best thread on HHO, with Papa Fritas advice thread coming a very close second :D
 
Shilasdair said:
I will never understand it.
They are fat, lazy, hairier than Bigfoot, and usually bad tempered.
Their paces are so stilted, that they look as though they've had their legs tied together, which gives the rider a nasty jolty ride.
I suppose I can understand riding schools having them, for the scaredy novices, but once you can rise to the trot, surely you'd buy a decent blood horse, or at least a Warmblood?
Your thoughts?
S :D
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Not sure if this is a wind up or not but made me laugh!!

I would however agree with many of the points that said there are some lovely examples who are forward and capable (and on oats!)

Wouldn't buy one myself though x
 
056775 said:
Not sure if this is a wind up or not but made me laugh!!

I would however agree with many of the points that said there are some lovely examples who are forward and capable (and on oats!)

Wouldn't buy one myself though x
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But they all use a girth size the same as your user name:D
 
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