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Irish Cobbs
Irish Cobb Horses
The Irish Cobb Horse, also known as an Irish Cob or Gypsy Cob, is a
unique form of horse first developed in Britain by wandering travelers
often known as Gypsies. In addition to being strong work horses
and very docile, Irish Cobb Horses have a very striking look. An
Irish Cobb Horse has a very long, flowing mane, leg feathers, and a
long, loose tail, as well as a very solid, stocky form. In
addition to being beautiful, Irish Cobb Horses are reliable and tough
work horses. Irish Cobb Horses can also be trained to compete as
sport horses.
Irish Cobb Horses have been bred to be good
all-around horses, and very friendly and stable, with extra care needed
to achieve their distinctive well-groomed look.
If you are in the market for a strong horse with a
pleasant personality and suitability for anything from horse sports to
everyday chores, you can't go wrong with an Irish Cobb Horse.
Irish Cobb Horses for sale are somewhat more difficult to find than
other horses, but breeders exist both in the United Kingdom and the
United States, although if you use one of these you may be forced to
wait. You can also find Irish Cobb Horses for sale from local
horse owners or even on the internet. If you find Irish Cobb
Horses for sale, be sure to look at all of your options and to price
compare. The ages, abilities, dispositions, and other desired
attributes will vary a great deal on the Irish Cobb Horses for sale
that you find.
When you find the Irish Cobb Horse for sale that you
must have, be sure to get to know him or her a bit before taking him or
her to its new home. Once you have found the Irish Cobb Horse for
sale that will be your new horse, make sure that you have all of the
horse accessories and supplies you will need. If you are a first
time horse owner, you will have a great deal of horse supplies to
obtain. If you own other horses, your new Irish Cobb Horse won't
require many additional supplies.
Finding Irish Cobb Horses for sale is a fairly
simple task. Finding the Irish Cobb Horse that is right for you
is a much more challenging task. However, if you are a horse
lover, and take the time to get to know the Irish Cobb Horses for sale
that you meet, you will soon be spending time with your very own Irish
Cobb Horse.
Because Irish Cobb Horses are so friendly as well as
unique and appealing, be prepared to show your horse off to all of your
friends. Irish Cobb Horses usually don't seem to mind the adoring
attention that is paid them, as long as your friends are familiar with
the proper way to interact with horses. Before you introduce your
Irish Cobb Horse to everyone you know, make sure it is comfortable in
its new home.