| Cobs make wonderful horses for novice or | | | | you can have fun on and be safe at the same time. If |
| experienced riders. A Cob is not a breed but a type of | | | | you are looking to buy your first horse or if you are a |
| horse, Cobs can come in all sizes and colours, but they | | | | nervous rider, buying a cob would be a wise choice |
| all have one thing in common - their body type. A cob | | | | this is of course down to the kind, forgiving laid back |
| has a stocky, muscular compact body with short legs. | | | | nature of the Cob. Cobs for sale are often brought for |
| Cobs usually stand between 14hh and 15hh, but there | | | | use in riding schools; they are steady and an easy |
| are many Cob type horses that exceed 15hh and | | | | comfortable ride, ideal for a new rider. There is often a |
| smaller cobby type ponies. | | | | good selection of Cobs for sale at reputable registered |
| Because the Cob is not a breed but a type of horse | | | | riding schools. A registered riding school is always a |
| there colours and markings can differ enormously. If | | | | good port of call when looking to buy a Cob. |
| you search on the internet for Cobs for sale you will | | | | Cobs are also fantastic mounts for more experienced |
| be able to view a large selection of Cobs, thus being | | | | riders, the Cob is a very capable type of horse and |
| able to view an enormous selection of Cobs. The | | | | you can often see Cobs competing in dressage, |
| most popular types of Cob include the Irish Cob and | | | | showjumping and cross country competitions. Many |
| the Gypsy Vanner Cob (the traditional Cob). Cobs can | | | | people buy Cobs to show and most people who are |
| be any colour but the most popular colours are the | | | | looking for a horse to drive will often buy a Cob. |
| Piebald (black and white) and the Skewbald (brown | | | | If you are interested in buying a Cob for showing you |
| and white), these "coloured "horses are extremely | | | | must be looking for a Cob with an attractive head and |
| sought after. | | | | a good strong muscular body, a potential show Cob |
| If you are looking to buy a horse a Cob for sale is a | | | | must also posse's good confirmation. Show Cobs are |
| very safe bet. Cobs for Sale are a fantastic horse to | | | | always turned out with a hogged mane, a pulled tail |
| buy as cobs are extremely versatile and can turn their | | | | and clipped feathers. |
| hoof to pretty much anything! Cobs can be used for | | | | Show Cobs are separated into 3 categories; |
| hacking, showjumping, showing, driving, cross country | | | | The Light weight Cob - which stands between 14.2 |
| and dressage. If you find the right cob for sale you are | | | | and 15.1 hands, and is able to carry a rider up to the |
| buying the ultimate all-round ride so you can try various | | | | weight of 14 stone. |
| equestrian disciplines. | | | | The heavy weight Cob - which stands between 14.2 |
| Cobs have a relaxed steady nature, when you are | | | | and 15.1 hands, and is able to carry a rider over 14 |
| looking for Cobs for sale you're buying a horse that | | | | stone. |