The angle of the spine from the croup to the tail should slope gently downwards and should not be exaggerated; this allows for a high, well “set on”, tail and contributes to good well rounded quarters.Irish Cobs are from medium weight to heavy weight, (Some allowance in bone measurement can be made for mares and geldings only).Irish Cobs with their unique action, luxuriant hair and feathering and the large range of colours available, combine to present a beautiful and varied sight to see when turned out at their best, particularly when in motion.The Irish Cob should possess a docile and willing nature, with a friendly disposition towards humans and other animal species. A proper cob often displays a beard, mustache and a forelock extending past the tip of its muzzle.The head, which should be held proudly, should be carried on a powerful and arched, well “set on”, neck. The Gypsy Cob is compact and powerful, ample both in muscle and bone, yet, with an ability to perform as a good all-purpose animal. It may also be skewbald or any solid colour; a solid-coloured horse with white splashing on the underbelly is called "blagdon" or "splashed". Some Irish Cobs tend to be more “stocky” than others. Copyright © 2014 Nobilpazzi. L'IRISH COB; Standard Standard. The forehead should be broad and the muzzle, jaw and cheek should be generous.Should be compact, but not too short and should be generously muscled including the crest (stallion’s necks should be particularly well muscled and crested).Should be of average protrusion or height and should be encased in plenty of muscle and flesh.Should be powerful, well muscled and not too broad or narrow.Should be short, straight, well covered in muscle and flesh and slope gently upwards towards the croup.The hindquarters should be very generous, well rounded, broad and powerful with a well muscled high croup. Irish Cob Studbook. It was often referred to simply as a "Cob", although the term Founded subsequently in 1998, 2002, and 2003, respectively, the Irish Cob Society,Breed associations in Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands are listed in the Among the assorted associations and societies dedicated to the breed, there is some variety in services offered. Displays of aggressive and threatening behaviour such as ears back, kicking, biting, rearing and not being under control of the handler, will result in expulsion from Approval Inspection and the Show Ring.Should be straight, handsome and in proportion to the rest of the horse. The croup, which is quite high and generous should have both croup muscles well defined, the top of the quarters being exceptionally well muscled, broad and ample. The most serious of these is Some aspects of training, management, and characteristics of a horse used to pull a The Gypsy Horse was also used to pull the "tradesman's cart . Among these are the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society (1996), the Irish Cob Society (1998), the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association (2002), the Gypsy Cob Society of America, later the Gypsy Horse Registry of America (2003), the Australasian Gypsy Horse Society (2007), and the NZ Gypsy Cob Association (2012).The first known Gypsy Horses to come to America arrived in 1996, imported by Dennis and Cindy Thompson, who created the Gypsy Vanner name and started a breed society.The breed was traditionally known as the Irish Cob. Movement should appear sound and free from obvious hereditary defects A steady forward walk with impulsion. Il remporte aussi … Sensible, steady, and eager to please. 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 Ireland’s oldest recognized breeds. The Irish Cob is well balanced and proportioned, standing straight and square and offering an imposing appearance with an overall impression of intelligence, kindness, strength and agility. The Gypsy Horse Registry of America includes size classifications in its stud book.Since registration for the Gypsy Horse has only existed within the last 20 years, most associations require a Because many of the horses submitted for registration have never been registered, the American organisations evaluate horses for registration by way of photos and provenance information such as import papers and bills of sale.Beginning in 2014, GVHS began restricting registration to horses sired by GVHS-registered stallions and out of mares whose DNA markers are available and confirm parentage.

Abundant feather drapes from knee to ground. Breed Standard. A "sweet" head, more refined than that of most draught horses, is desired.The neck is strong, muscular, and of medium length "with a throat latch slightly deeper than lighter breeds".Strong hindquarters define the breed as a small draught horse, "designed for strength and power, but with class, presence and style.