Origins
Cob is a type rather than a specific breed, in the UK it is often used to descrive a common riding horse and in the US it is generally used to describe the Welsh Cob. Today the Section D Welsh Cob is the typical build of a historic Cob, it is said a good show cob should have “the head of a lady & the backside of a cook.”
There are 3 divisions of show cobs, separated by size, Lightweight, Heavyweight & Maxi Cobs. Common breeds that display the cob characteristics are Welsh Ponies & Colored Cobs (Vanners).
Features
Average height 14.2 – 15.1 hands
Steady & comfortable
Physique
Head is sensible & sometimes Roman nosed
Neck is crested
Body is small & compact
Legs are short & sturdy
Traditional Colors
All colors
Temperament
Calm & responsive
Use
Driving horse
Show horse
Riding horse