It’s a Cob’s life
THE HEAVIER BREEDS and cobs that were once work animals used for farming and agriculture are now proving their versatility by competing in many disciplines, such as showing, dressage, cross-country and vaulting. It is important that these types of horses have a role in modern times, sometimes in order to preserve their breed. The Suffolk, for example, is a rare breed listed as critical by the Rare Breed Survival Trust in the UK. What is amazing about the heavier horses, is that it seems there is a type to suit all riders. Some are quite happy in a hacking role, with personalities and steady natures, while others are true performance animals.
Cobs are my passion. They are funny creatures that I describe as little people with big personalities. I came across them by
