Why do people want to own cobs?

She used to have a TB . He took all her confidence sadly and since she had us she wanted something safe so she just does hacking on Watson now and he's really helped her with her confidence . She rides my ISH x but finds him too much for her as she just wants something she doesn't have to worry about
 
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Why own a cob - because they're gorgeous. And if you are going to call them fat, lazy etc., etc., you've obviously never really got to know one. Please don't insult them, they are just as lovely as 'fancy pure breds'.
 
3OldPonies said:
Why own a cob - because they're gorgeous. And if you are going to call them fat, lazy etc., etc., you've obviously never really got to know one. Please don't insult them, they are just as lovely as 'fancy pure breds'.
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Don't worry, the thread is a tongue in cheek, bit of fun.

A new thread by Olliethecob, posted this morning, sums up everything about what a nice cob can achieve. The words in the post say it all.
 
Not really sure my cob counts as he is a purebred Welsh Sect D and although I love him to bits all the 'offensive' comments regarding cobs really do apply to him.:D I am not a bit offended I just think to myself that you all must have met my boy.:D
 
3OldPonies said:
Why own a cob - because they're gorgeous. And if you are going to call them fat, lazy etc., etc., you've obviously never really got to know one. Please don't insult them, they are just as lovely as 'fancy pure breds'.
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Well, when you can't cope with a "fancy pure bred", there's always a cob.

:D
 
Congratulations everyone for showing exactly why us horse owners come across as bitchy, stuck up snobs!
No one has the right to put someone else down for their choices. If someone likes owning cobs then that's their choice. If you don't like cobs and can't imagine why anyone would want one then, hey, you don't have to get one!
Also, being disrespectful and putting someones love of a specific discipline is out of order. I don't agree with racing but I don't tell every jockey/race horse owner I meet that I think the sport is disgraceful because it is just my opinion.
Showing is a discipline just like showjumping, eventing, dressage, etc. is. It takes time and effort for the horse to develop self carriage and understanding of the riders aids. Along with balance, rhythm, straightness, suppleness, collection, contact and impulsion. Even in-hand showing requires a lot of practice and preparation in order to have the horse listening to your body language. Let's not forget to mention the amount of bathing, pulling, plaiting, hoof oiling, tack cleaning and general primping for the show both on the day and the day before.
Now you people all need to learn to respect each other and each others choice of horse and discipline. I'm now going to repeat exactly what all your mothers must have said to you at some point: If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all!

And just food for thought, specifically for all you narrow minded people who think the only disciplines are dressage, eventing and showjumping:
http://www.whatprice.co.uk/pets/horse-riding-events.html
 
Heave.... Heave..... Heave. Phew that's a big 'un!

Charlotte&Prince - I admire your empassioned response, but this thread is supposed to be a bit of fun! They're only kidding you see!
 
It does amaze me when someone replies to a thread like this without reading enough to see its a joke, I mean it's 55 pages long for gods sake :D not expecting people to read from start to finish but how long does it take to get the gist :D
 
Charlotte&&Prince;11871467 said:
Congratulations everyone for showing exactly why us horse owners come across as bitchy, stuck up snobs!
No one has the right to put someone else down for their choices. If someone likes owning cobs then that's their choice. If you don't like cobs and can't imagine why anyone would want one then, hey, you don't have to get one!
Also, being disrespectful and putting someones love of a specific discipline is out of order. I don't agree with racing but I don't tell every jockey/race horse owner I meet that I think the sport is disgraceful because it is just my opinion.
Showing is a discipline just like showjumping, eventing, dressage, etc. is. It takes time and effort for the horse to develop self carriage and understanding of the riders aids. Along with balance, rhythm, straightness, suppleness, collection, contact and impulsion. Even in-hand showing requires a lot of practice and preparation in order to have the horse listening to your body language. Let's not forget to mention the amount of bathing, pulling, plaiting, hoof oiling, tack cleaning and general primping for the show both on the day and the day before.
Now you people all need to learn to respect each other and each others choice of horse and discipline. I'm now going to repeat exactly what all your mothers must have said to you at some point: If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all!

And just food for thought, specifically for all you narrow minded people who think the only disciplines are dressage, eventing and showjumping:
http://www.whatprice.co.uk/pets/horse-riding-events.html
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LOL!!! :D:D:D:D

Horse AGILITY???? Is that like crufts for little cobs????

:D:D:D
 
Suzie86 said:
It does amaze me when someone replies to a thread like this without reading enough to see its a joke, I mean it's 55 pages long for gods sake :D not expecting people to read from start to finish but how long does it take to get the gist :D
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tsk! ssshhhhhhhhhh!!! It's the whole point :D:D:D
 
tallyho! said:
LOL!!! :D:D:D:D

Horse AGILITY???? Is that like crufts for little cobs????

:D:D:D
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Baha - Horse agaility, for when everything else you have tried has failed... Incidently I think just about the only thing you couldn't enter into a horse agility competition is a rocking horse. Isn't about the winning and all that...
 
For all those who think we're being mean to cob owners (boo hoo), there was a 'Why do people want to own thoroughbreds?' thread.

It didn't take off, probably because it's really hard trying to type whilst wearing a straitjacket.
 
Beausmate said:
Don't be daft! You know full well that the average cob is as agile as a supertanker. :rolleyes:

Below average ones are more like mountain ranges than mountain goats as far as agility goes...
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So, how many football pitches are we talking to set up a course complete with a see-saw? Or do we write to the MOD and see if we could use up some of Salisbury Plains?
 
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