Irish Cob for sale

The Irish Cob, also known as the Tinker Horse or Gypsy Horse, is one of Ireland’s oldest breeds. The breed is known for its exclusive combination of placidity and strength, the Irish Cob, has been a favorite amongst horses in Ireland, for centuries. For its gentle predisposition the Irish Cob is perfect for children and novice riders. That is why, in the countryside, around Ireland, the first horse that a child rides, is more often than not, an Irish Cob.

This breed of horse has proved its mettle in multiple disciplines of equestrian sports, like jumping, hunting driving and dressage. While in motion, the Irish Cob displays marvelous fluidity of movement and posture. The lavish hair of its mane and tail, the lustrous color of its coat, all goes in to make it a sight to behold. The secret of the strength, which is hallmark of this breed, lies in the bone and muscle structure of the Irish Cob. Though it is abundant in strong and rippling muscles, the Irish Cob is not a bulky animal. The built is compact yet powerful, which makes it an all-purpose animal. The body of the horse is even and well proportioned. The stature of the Irish Cob is straight and square, which gives it an imposing appearance.

While walking the horse holds its head proudly, on a beautifully curved neck. The back is short and straight, which gently slopes towards the muscular croup. The croup of the Irish Cob is set quite high, showing well defined muscles covered with a luxuriant coat. The mane and the tail of the Irish Cob are very beautiful and grow very long, adding to the beauty of the horse. The heavier Cobs sometimes have leg hair and feathering, which makes this horse look absolutely fascinating. In addition to its charming looks, the Irish Cob is also docile and willing by nature. Also, the horse is a low maintenance one, which makes it easy to groom