If youre looking for more information, breed associations and societies formed in north america, europe, australia, and new zealand are the gypsy vanner horse society, the irish cob society, the gypsy cob and drum horse association, the gypsy cob society of america, the gypsy horse registry of america, the australasian gypsy horse society, and. Our irish tinker gypsy cob horses enjoying some mutual grooming. Beautiful blue and white gelding, very well made, lovely mover. However, if you feel you have something of value to add to this particular thread, you can do so by checking the box below before submitting your post. History the cob was arguably a fact of life long before it was a recognized. Registered with the gvhs and will be gelded before leaving for his new home. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. The gypsy cob, also known as the traditional gypsy cob, irish cob, gypsy horse or gypsy vanner, is a type or breed of domestic horse from the islands great britain and ireland. Cobs are popular riding animals due to their combination of sturdiness, intelligence and comfort. Irish cob horses are more commonly known as gypsy vanner horses in the united states. They range in breed, colour and size from 15 hands to 17 hands but we favour the irish draught hunter cob type for their surefootedness, and turn of speed. The clydesdale horse is a breed of draft horses derived from the farm horses of clydesdale, scotland, and named after that region. Please look through the website to see new horses added and our december newsletter in online and should bring you up to speed. You may hear them being called a cob or gypsy cob, irish cob, or even the tinker horse.
A popular breed of draught horse that is very beautiful. There was no stud book or breed registry until american breeders began to import gypsy horses to. A cob is traditionally a small horse, usually of a stout build, with strong bones, large joints, and. The breed is referred to worldwide by many different names such as gypsy cob, gypsy horse, gypsy vanner and irish tinker. Manners as with all ridden horses and ponies are paramount. Clissmann horse caravans tinker horses irish cob ireland. The irish cob makes a perfect starter horse, especially for people who want a horse that isnt physically challenging, is a good weight bearer and hardy in whatever size. The traditional cob registry provides an online registration service that will allow anyone from anywhere in the world to register an irish or gypsy traditional cob in one place and for a very competitively priced registration fee that is the same for everyone. Gypsy cob stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. When a thread is this old, it is often better to start a new thread rather than post to it. Although it has only recently been accepted as an official breed, the irish cob, along with the irish draught horse and connemara pony, is one of irelands oldest recognized breeds.
The cob in general has an amazing temperament, one of the most honest, hard working and gentle breeds of horse in the world. The british show horse association rule book 2016 web, the british show horse association, 2016, p. Flore north, who breeds cobs at her cairnview stud in co. This includes all animals registered in the irish sport horse studbook, the irish draught studbook and the irish cob studbook. The reason you may not recognize the irish cob is because to most the world, they are known as the gypsy, gypsy cob, or gypsy vanner. Worldwide they are known by many names such as gypsy cob, gypsy horse, gypsy vanner, irish tinker gypsy cob being the most popular name in australia. Through generations we have always been interested in irish cobs. The modern day registry still divides the horses according to height ponies, small horses to horses.
But the most wellknown cob type riding horse is the section d welsh cob. They are docile, surefooted, weight carrying and honest. Irish bred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. This name was created by the first people to import gypsy cobs to the us. Our horses live outdoors, except during winter months when they all live indoors in a great big barn. It is a small, solidlybuilt horse of cob conformation and is often, but not always, piebald or skewbald. Welsh cobs welsh section ds are exempt from this restriction, although in practice they too rarely exceed 15. Their extreme versatility, kindness and outstanding mental outlook make them ideal for children, pony clubs and adults alike for riding or driving either competitively or at. It might be that this horse breed began in ireland, which is why one of the breeds name is irish cob. In north america they are commonly called gypsy vanners. Some websites will differ slightly but for the most part everyone agrees that the romany or travelers where first to breed the horses we call today in canada and the us the gypsy vanner. Historically, in the united kingdom and, to a lesser extent, the eastern united states, a cob may be a common horse used for everyday riding but in the past was used for driving carts. Irish cob horses for sale uk enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for irish cob horses for sale uk.
George is a lovely horse, he is easy to ride, he hacks out alone or in company. A cob is traditionally a small horse, usually of a stout build, with strong bones, large joints, and steady disposition. Problems by not fulfilling the natural horse needs. All breed registries place emphasis on the need for a gypsy vanner to have a refined, ponytype face rather than the bigger, broader faces found on draught horses. With the exception of the welsh pony of cob type welsh section c, cobs stand at horse height, albeit at the lower end of it. The vanner is the type of horse that draws omnibuses and vans, which was the primary function of the gypsy horse. George is a beautiful purebred irish draught gelding, he is 4 years old and stands 16. Horse riding in terrain and jumping on irish cob ian gopro hd hero2 duration. Irish cobs are a native irish breed with an excellent temperament. We keep several horses in our yard year round, and during the summer season we have as many as 25 stabled. For hundreds of years these sturdy, hardworking horses pulled wagons and carts throughout ireland, britain and europe. Works well in a sand arena and very honest around a cross country course.
In recent generations there has been an infusion of continental warmblood breeds and there is now a considerable amount of crossbreeding with these breeds in the irish sport horse. The irish cob has a joyful and relaxed temperament. The term cob may be used either with reference to a specific breed such as the welsh cob or as a type of horse in its own right. The gypsy vanner is known by many other names such as gypsy cob, irish cob, tinker, gypsy horse, or romany cob and it is no wonder that people are confused about the name and what to call these fabulous horses. Irish sport horses, draughts and irish cobs available. Many of the great breeding horses, were of irish origin, like the cob the banks mare, the henry horse, the checkity stallion and old roadsweeper, were foaled on irish soil.
The irish cob is a native irish breed and although it has a long history the studbook was only officially founded in 1998. This breed, which has several registries including the gypsy horse registry of america, gypsy horse association and gypsy vanner horse society, are from imported irish cobs. A leading resource for the buying and selling of registered irish gypsy cob stallions and mares. Lee gregory from boston, usa riding her favourite irish cob, midnight. The gypsy horse was first brought to the us in 1997 by the famous discoverers dennis and cindy thompson. The irish cob breed was developed by the travelling community in ireland. Coopers hill equine irish horses for sale in galway, ireland.
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. In fact, some arabians, american quarter horses, and other sturdy light horse breeds may be cob types. Theres no height limit really, but the average size for cobs is around 14 or 15 hands. Why not try a horse holiday in ireland with a difference and spend some quality family time. Ireland and england have been famous for their quality horse and ponies for centuries and the irish cob is but another example of such fine breeding. However, there is a raging debate between the two most commonly used titles, gypsy vanner or gypsy cob. By not fulfilling the natural needs of the domesticated horse, physical and psychological problems can arise. Large selection of the best irish cobs available in ireland. The gypsy horses heritage includes the shire and clydesdale traits of which the breed exhibits well. Hsi was approved by the department of agriculture, food and the marine to maintain the irish cob studbook on a temporary basis in october 20. He is very well bred, his sire is castlegar fin grove by fintan himself an his dam is castlegar silver lady by carrickrock close shave. Horse sport ireland maintains the irish horse register.
Some people call them just cobs, but the most popular. Starting in 1996, a set of associations and registries including gypsy vanner horse society, gypsy horse registry of america, the irish cob society ltd, gypsy cob and drum horse association, and some others were established. A purebred traditional irish cob exhibits specific traits. Beautiful irish cob gelding, with an excellent conformation.
Harvesting potatoes with horsedrawn machinery and irish cob horses and some people. Clononeen farm, northbrook park estate, farnham, surrey gu10 5eu, england cell. Stereotypical behaviors, such as weaving, cribbing, wind sucking, scraping against bars, kicking doors and selfmutilation biting themselves are the result of boredom, frustration and stress. Like many other distinctive heavier breeds such as the clydesdale and the shire, the gypsy horse is known for having distinct feathering on its lower legs. 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. The irish cob society in ireland is the only organization approved to name a horse an irish cob. Browse gypsy vanner horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace.
The profile of the irish cob, meanwhile, is welldefined. The gypsy cob, also known as the traditional gypsy cob, irish cob, gypsy horse or gypsy vanner, is a type or breed of domestic horse. Cobs for sale horsemart horses for sale uk, horseboxes. The term gypsy cob is the most commonly used name for this breed of horse in europe, but other names are also used such as tinkers, gypsy horses and irish cobs. Other names include gypsy horse, gypsy cob, and tinker horse. For hundreds of years these sturdy, hardworking horses pulled wagons and carts. Dingle horseriding stables horses for our treks and. There was no studbook or breed association for horses of this type until 1996. The gypsy horse was bred and used as a work animal. The british show horse association allows cobs to stand up to 15. This advert is located in and around hullbridge, essex. The gypsy vanner, norman, or french cob and the similar breton horse, also from france, are draft breeds of the cob type. The breed of horse known today as the section d welsh cob exemplifies the classic.
The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. Our horses at longs riding centre for trekking and horse. Very reliable cob, can go hacking on his own or with others, used to cars, tractors, trailers, etc. Even in a field full of running cattle or horses, she will remain calm and. The gypsy horse is actually known by many different names the traditional gypsy cob, the irish cob, the gypsy vanner, the tinker horse and of course the original, the gypsy horse feathering. Gypsy cob, gypsy vanner, horses, description and photos. The gypsy cob, also known as the traditional gypsy cob, irish cob, gypsy horse or gypsy vanner, is a type or breed of domestic horse from the island of ireland. It has been an incredible year for the irish bred horse at the top level of eventing, with irish horses winning the three biggest fivestar events consecutively in 2019. In spite of the influence of the welsh cob, the gypsy vanner should have an essentially straight profile. Without the qualities and conformation of their draft horse influence, theyd never be able to perform the jobs for which they were bred.
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