Why do people want to own cobs?

[Shooting Star]

Have you tried a solo comb? Thins my feathers out quite nicely :tongue3:

At this time of year I tend to find a rake better ... but it's all down to personal preference & need:wink3:

 

[Auslander]

Have you tried a solo comb? Thins my feathers out quite nicely :tongue3:

At this time of year I tend to find a rake better ... but it's all down to personal preference & need:wink3:

I leave my feathers on in the winter. Keeps me warm, and stops me getting mudfever

 

[only_me]

I leave my feathers on in the winter. Keeps me warm, and stops me getting mudfever

do you use pig oil too?

 

[numptynoelle]

I leave my feathers on in the winter. Keeps me warm, and stops me getting mudfever

Mine are currently growing out - I have a nice pair of brushing boots to keep them in check whilst at work, thus I am more aerodynamic than the majority of cobs :wink3:

 

[PapaFrita]

Have you tried a solo comb? Thins my feathers out quite nicely :tongue3:

No no, full leg clip for me

 

[PapaFrita]

I leave my feathers on in the winter. Keeps me warm, and stops me getting mudfever

I'm in my summer coat

 

[Shooting Star]

I'm in my summer coat

Well don't come crying to us for a pot of sudocream when it all goes wrong:frown3:

 

[FfionWinnie]

I have warmbloods... they're too thick to read

Yes he's not the cleverest horse but frankly clever is over rated. He's very kind and genuine, nearly unflappable and does what he's told. I'm having the most fun I've had with any tall handsome man in a very long time!

 

[Beausmate]

True, but they can have also a beautiful nature which is very comforting for novice riders.I love the gypsy cobs with their fantastic manes and lovely gentle and patient way they have with people and they are also very clever.

Only one of those statements is true...

 

[PapaFrita]

Well don't come crying to us for a pot of sudocream when it all goes wrong:frown3:

We don't really DO winter....

 

[PapaFrita]

Yes he's not the cleverest horse but frankly clever is over rated. He's very kind and genuine, nearly unflappable and does what he's told. I'm having the most fun I've had with any tall handsome man in a very long time!

I had a string of TB mares... Very bright and loved them all, but the geldings are more 'restful' And very decorative

 

[Shooting Star]

We don't really DO winter....

Ah, just spotted your location ... well then make sure you apply the factor 50 to the white bits on the socks, stockings & muzzle

 

[PapaFrita]

Ah, just spotted your location ... well then make sure you apply the factor 50 to the white bits on the socks, stockings & muzzle

No white bits Except for the GREY that I swore I'd never own... For some reason horses with white bits don't seem to burn here. Possibly a bit like me; I'm quite pale but have now become swarthy.

 

[Artax]

At this time of year I tend to find a rake better ... but it's all down to personal preference & need:wink3:

Oh Jingles! I just spat prosecco all over the macbook!

 

[LeneHorse]

Good to see this thread still has legs (albeit feathered ones!). We are approaching 3000 replies - let's see if we can reach this magic target before the year is out.
Here's a cob poem to start things rolling..

Mary had a little cob
it's feet were white as snow
Until it went out in the mud
And down to roll did go.

 

[rowan666]

Good to see this thread still has legs (albeit feathered ones!). We are approaching 3000 replies - let's see if we can reach this magic target before the year is out.
Here's a cob poem to start things rolling..

Mary had a little cob
it's feet were white as snow
Until it went out in the mud
And down to roll did go.

Hahahaha LOVE that poem!

 

[Merrymoles]

Jingle bells
My cob smells
And he's got big feet
He's a very happy chap
As long as he can eat

 

[only_me]

Feed room opens, cob is listening
At the gate, cob is waiting
A beautiful sight, a cob's delight,
Gorging on a tub of hi-fi chaff

In a blink, the tub is empty,
Wanting more, stomach grumbling,
He stomps his foot,
As owner leaves,
Hungry in a field full of grass.

In the meadow he will make a Mudpit,
And lower himself slowly down,
He'll say are you ready
We'll say no cob
But cob will do the job
When you're around.

Later on
He'll conspire
As we dream, of proper horses,
To Throw you off,
And land on your foot,
You will visit a&e this week.

A poor attempt, but made me laugh

 

[GemG]

I don't think many cobs are actually concerned about being stereotyped.
Besides, they're too stupid to read. Not like my Tb who always responds with extravagant backing up when we meet a 'SLOW' sign in the road.
S

Brilliant.

 

[sky1000]

Mary had a lovely cob
his feet were big and hairy
one day he tripped
on his moustache
and splifflicated Mary

 

[Cobbytype]

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell Cob,
Jingle bell grass in jingle bell gob,
Go for a hack and pretend to be lame,
Uh oh that's the jingle bell game.



... I'll get my coat.

 

[horselady]

Remind me again - why do people want to own cobs?
S

I have just got a cob as my first horse this morning. I love her to pieces and I want to own her for the rest of her long and happy life.
P.S you sure you described a cob in first post? Doesn't sound like my new horse!

 

[Beausmate]

Noses are red,
Toesies are blue,
Cobs never go round,
When they can go through...

 

[sally87]

Happy Christmas from Basil the Christmas cob!!

 

[sky1000]

Happy Christmas Basil! I must say that looks inviting.

 

[tallyho!]

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell Cob,
Jingle bell grass in jingle bell gob,
Go for a hack and pretend to be lame,
Uh oh that's the jingle bell game.



... I'll get my coat.

Awesome.

 

[oldie48]

Well as it's Christmas!

A novice once bought a fat cob.
"It's hideous" said the yard snob.
Short legs and fat arse, that's the rider not the horse
but once schooled it did a good job! Never had much of a medium trot though!

 

[Auslander]

Happy Christmas from Basil the Christmas cob!!

It's never going to be ready for Christmas dinner if you're still riding it. Get it plucked and into the oven pronto.

 

[LeneHorse]

The A to Z of cobby stuff. Please add your suggestions below.

Here's one to start -

A is for Appleby - annual CobFest held in the north west of England

You can do other 'A's' or move on to 'B' - whatever you fancy

 

[LeneHorse]

Game 2 - cobs on film.

Famous movies re-invented to involve cobs.
Here's a couple to get you started

'The Cobfather' - Cob gets involved with the New York mafia and meets an unfortunate end.

'National Coblet' - overgrown coloured cob wins Grand National despite all odds.