Irish Cobs (probably the best horses in the whole wide world ever!)

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5 жыл бұрын

Ok, I know some of you prefer fancier horses, or bigger ones, or ones that go faster or jump higher. But you're all completely wrong! Irish cobs really are the best horses in the whole wide world : - )
Special thanks to Caroline Grimm for taking me around here fields to meet her cobs, you can find her horses here: Cilbarra Stud www.colouredheavies.com
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@adlibby6448 5 жыл бұрын

Seeing the curled mustache on a horse made my day hehehe so cute!

@rubyjames3105 5 жыл бұрын

me too, i laughed out loud!

@shizukagozen777 5 жыл бұрын

AdLibby A few days ago I saw on a video a shire with a mustache too. It was the first time I saw that. It was... awkward. ^^'

@lisawillis8227 5 жыл бұрын

Those little mustaches. Squeeeeeee.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

I often think I should be more worried about the potential risk of injuries...you're right to be careful. But what about taking the horse for a walk - I did that a lot with flora when she was growing up, and it was lovely, too.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Especially when they eat something juicy, it can get a bit messy ;)

@druid9955 5 жыл бұрын

Agree! My little dude is only 7 months old and he stood like a statue while I trimmed his feathers today - with scissors - for THREE hours. For such a little time in this world, he acts like he's 30. My first horse and wow is he such a loyal character.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are very responsive to the trust and support offered from us humans, and give back generously.

@Fern635 5 жыл бұрын

"Big strong bottoms and very hairy legs"... I feel a certain kinship with these horses 🤣

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@samanthasowell6350 5 жыл бұрын

sister LOL

@womanofsubstance8735 5 жыл бұрын

Yah, me too. Been there, done that. lol

@domainofthesun4400 5 жыл бұрын

Damn right

@sanguinelynx 5 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!!

@eternallybuffering6003 5 жыл бұрын

0:27 Well look at that cute little horse called Bob

@shizukagozen777 5 жыл бұрын

😅😂😂

@marl-wow 5 жыл бұрын

i want that kind of horse one day

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Especially when he was younger, I think he was hoping he'd turn into a horse to be able to keep up with the herd ;)

@shelbythebes7137 3 жыл бұрын

@@WayOutWestx2 awww if he wants to be a horse, then he's horse enough to me!

@CaptainLumpyDog 5 жыл бұрын

I loooooove Irish cobs! Such a wonderfully gentle breed.

@moomoo3031 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! My sister and I went on a week long ride out of Dingle in 1985. He had the best bunch of horses and matched all 7 of us with the best ride. One family from Germany, parents and a teenager. They were all good riders and it was especially nice to watch the daughter ride Sil-va, a grey Connemara pony. Her Dad rode this big bay Cob named Paddy I think, But the Dad wouldnt tell us what he did for a living, It was just wonderful and we were all having such fun. I loved watching him on that big ole horse, they were such a perfect pair. On the last day he told us he was a preacher! I long to go back to Ireland and just ride around forever. such nice people and Ireland is just too beautiful.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this memory with us! Sounds lovely. Hopefully, one day you'll be back riding in Ireland!

@natashasemrau3670 5 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful horse, another gift from Ireland to the horse world. I love learning about horse breeds. Thanks for sharing your history.🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

@bubby2325 5 жыл бұрын

Love your accent, "Ms. Colleen." And, I have to say, your horses look fabulous: I can see why you're proud of them.

@penelopehunt2371 5 жыл бұрын

Utterly utterly breathingly beautiful babies

@jeliarra 5 жыл бұрын

Such a docile breed does not need to be tormented with all that damn metal and torq in their mouths. With that said, thank you for sharing this video of your horses! They are truly a wonderful horse! Only ever had the pleasure once a year to work with such a great horse for a week. I don't think he was an Irish Cob, no handsome mustache (LOL) but huge to a ten year old eyes.That dear ol Draft put up with all of us children's mayhem, chaos and silliness, never flinched. Love all the big horses! (I hope my beloved Quarter doesn't see this from the big house in the sky!)

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

I think there's something in Cobs that gets them to enjoy the standing and waiting and business of children around them, they were bred that way for a long time. Quarters have different wonderful qualities - can't compare them really!

@jeliarra 5 жыл бұрын

@@WayOutWestx2 No comparison except for being horses. The Quarter I was given was almost 18, the same age of the girl I got him from (never forget her name, a girl named Toby). When she went to college her father forced her to give Pokie up (she would be hundreds of miles away and her father insisted people care for their own horses). Couldn't ask for a better horse for a child however, if one did something "wrong" Pokie would let them "have it"! He taught me a many a lesson! Bit me, stepped on me, whipped the (@*#& out of me with his tail across the face (this was the worst), picked me up by the reins and swung me like a rag doll when trying to release him to pasture, ran me under tree branches and dumped me more times than I can count. NOT MEAN, I had made the errors and he corrected me lol. But he never did anything to really hurt me. So yes huge diff between a Draft no matter the breed and a Quarter =p Where ever you may be Happy Holidays and thank you again sincerely for sharing your lovely horses!

@unravel523 5 жыл бұрын

Oohhh a whole vid on your great horses- thank you so much

@lmbarak 5 жыл бұрын

I'm from the US so I love your accent. These horses are absolutely beautiful and they look like they're super sweet. Thank you for sharing your horses!!

@clayfada2384 4 жыл бұрын

Spookylady She is a german woman living in ireland for many years so her accent is a mixture of the two

@karlab9557 5 жыл бұрын

Your horses are so sweet-natured. I think it has to be in part to the love and care they receive. Lovely video.

@dallasmandy 5 жыл бұрын

We raise an old line of foundation bred quarter horses, and that's where my heart's at, but you've kind of sold me on Irish Cobs. It's an easy name to remember too. Love your videos.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

I've just been reading a book about a quarter horse crossing the U.S. from West to East with his rider - the horse sounds quite a character - so that makes me interested in that breed now, but there aren't any around that I know of here where we live...

@buttercupmsp5289 5 жыл бұрын

My bestfriend for life was a irish cob,she was my first friend and my soul-mate.I loved her,i felt confident on her,she was the first pony i fell off.But she left me to go across the world,i never saw her again.I miss you xx

@bewareofchickens 5 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd have a different favorite draft breed than clydesdales. And now here I am after watching this beautiful educational video. Irish Cobs are beautiful!

@widdershins2687 5 жыл бұрын

'...Irish Cobs, probably the best horses, ever...' ... absolutely! Especially those three. :)

@willskip1 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you about Gypsy Cobs. I've had mine (Frodo) for 16 years. He's retired now, but we did a lot of long rides in the lake district, pennine bridleway and hills of southern Scotland. Nothing ever spooked him. I really enjoyed this video, thanks.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you two had a lot of fun together - well deserved retirement!

@HearthandSickle 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched you for quite a while now and never noticed Henry’s moustache. How wonderful to be such a gentleman! Henry, Winnie and Flora are such wonderful friends to watch on KZfaq.

@meehan302 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent horses and you have trained them well.

@laurendyer3546 4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of getting a cob for my first horse, they look beautiful and are so gentle!✨

@gyongyverjankov7389 9 ай бұрын

Did you get it? :) I am thinking the same. ☺️

@bugs8484 5 жыл бұрын

What I enjoy is the relationship between the horses and people who care for them. Size, kind, color doesn't matter. So therefore I enjoyed your video.

@kwgrid 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Love their temperament and strength.

@fionajane56 5 жыл бұрын

What a terrific video. Thank you.

@mehitabel1290 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... Real multi-taskers! And so pretty, too!

@leslievalenciano-lopez8887 5 жыл бұрын

Such amazing Creatures! They're beautiful! ❤️ Thank You for sharing this information!

@selinamaria7455 3 жыл бұрын

how beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I am in love with Ireland AND Irish Cobs, wish to have them myself one day.

@BelindaTN 5 жыл бұрын

Oh. I am so in love with this breed and want one in the worst way. But, I am in the U.S. and they are rather rare. When you do find them, they are waaayyyy expensive. So. I will just keep enjoying yours, through you. The idea of a small draft horse makes me sooo excited.

@pattysherwood7091 5 жыл бұрын

Lindy, I am having the same reaction. It is almost painful. Ouch!

@mtngrl88 5 жыл бұрын

They aren't that rare anymore. There are breeding farms everywhere and I've even seen some at equine rescues that need adopting.

@dicesof8 5 жыл бұрын

I’m in the southeast. Draft horse are rare in my area. If I do see a Draft or a Gypsy, they are quite “small” about 14-15 h. I’m tall so I need someone at least 15.3 or taller.

@fionajane56 5 жыл бұрын

I have also noticed in the US the selection is not so careful to keep the quiet steady disposition.

@BelindaTN 5 жыл бұрын

Johanna Lilly I am in the southeast too. Tn. Draft horses are not uncommon in my area. And there is a Gypsy Vanner breeder in East TN. And the first time I can scratch up 20,000 or more for an adult and broke horse, I will check them out. Lol I have seen a few Gypsy Vanners listed for less, but they were babies or cross bred or they would be listed as Gypsy Vanners, but looked like anything but. Did not even have big feet and long hair. I have a horse now that would look like a Vanner if he had long hair in his feet. He even has the slight Roman nose and big feet and wide back. Before I got him, he had been used to pull wagons and buggy’s. He is even a black and white pinto markings. Sadly. He has ring bone and I am not sure we are going to be able to get him back walking soundly, again. The thought that I may have to put him down, makes me sick. I have lost so much sleep over it. My vet isn’t ready to give up just yet, so we agreed to keep trying and giving him more time.

@dankwok3 5 жыл бұрын

now i want one as well...such a beautiful creature

@TRISKELKION 5 жыл бұрын

As an Irish person I adore Irish Cobs.

@erissablackthorn9444 5 жыл бұрын

I love the "mustaches" some of these horses have.

@moodllamas641 3 жыл бұрын

The Irish cob is my favourite horse out of all the breeds. I just find them magnificent in every way

@shiddy. 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this, thanks for taking the time to make it - greetings from Minnesota, US

@SFD-Horses 5 жыл бұрын

I agree they are one of the best. My moms is part Gypsy Vanner (Cob) and he shows quite a few traits of this breed. Hes simply amazing!

@MusikCassette 2 жыл бұрын

6:06 You talked about how gentle this bread is. But standing that close behind a horse and even with a little kid. That is trust on an other level.

@curtishaywood2165 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you shared this about your horses!!! Very interesting!!! I’d not heard of this breed 😊😊😊

@Teresasblaze 5 жыл бұрын

I have an Irish cob or gypsy cob as they are called in England, called Claude who is a blue eyed piebald. He is very curious, and gets into everything testing things out with his mouth and pawing them with his front hooves. He is not as calm as yours are, and he is very forward going when he wants to be. He also has a moustache. I have had to cut his feathers short as he suffers with mites. He is 4 and I have had him since he was 2 and I broke him in myself. Love watching your very informative and enjoyable vlogs. Keep them coming. Xxxx

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Teresa Smith Yes, that's one problem they can struggle with - mites! Hope you'll get on top of that with yours. I think the way I keep and feed mine has to do a lot with them being so calm. They are never stabled on their own and hardly get any hard feed. But yes, you are right, there are more forward going Cobs by personality! Mine go forward very fast only when it's feeding time and the race to the food bowls is on ;)

@pcfabris 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@dannyjb5168 5 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video! I just adore seeing your horses, so a whole seven minutes about them was such a treat! Irish Cobs are certainly a fantastic breed. You don't see them much where I live; I've always wanted to work with them! Such steady, even-tempered animals.

@maehay4065 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent history of the Irish Cob horses which I thoroughly enjoyed listening to and seeing them in all kinds of activities! I have never heard of this brand but I have been enjoying watching your videos with the horses and I knew there was special but I didn't know the name of them. I did think they were a Clydesdale so I thank you very much sense I have had the privilege of riding horses in my younger years and I just fell in love with horseback riding even though I didn't get to do it much I have fond memories of my experience with pleasure in enjoying those gentle Giants! Their hair on these animals really like them exceptionally beautiful. Thank you for sharing this awesome video!👍👍👍😍

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

MAE HAY Thank you - it was a pleasure talking about my lovely horses to you all!

@1gr8lpta 4 жыл бұрын

awesome companion! one can really see how much you love them. And, how much you are loved by them. lovely

@virginiawarburton9559 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a breed I couldn't love. But i do like the grace and gentle ride of the Frecias, and the Arabian, and others. But I am charmed by all horses. I am surprised to learn recently that the reason for horses being difficult is that they are in pain! I'm so thankful that there are chiropractors for horses. God bless them.

@heg_egg 5 жыл бұрын

I want this horse when I grow up and have a family. It’s been decided.

@rejectedjeepers7317 5 жыл бұрын

I love them. On my bucket list to own one day.

@ConalRF 2 жыл бұрын

I've got an Irish Cob in the family. Very strong 15.3hh horse. Likes sleeping outside the stable.

@1medusa 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving your videos. Thank you for sharing. Delightful!

@lorlorslinger9617 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore Irish cobs, I had a 14.2 fleabitten grey called Silver (very steady ride & drive) & a 15.2 black roan, almost the same colour as Henry but only back white legs & less of a blaze, called Peter Piper (he was a middle weight that I did a bit of everything with but mainly dressage). They really are the best little horses with so much personality! xxx

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, dressage, I admire you. That is not our strong point, it takes time and dedication to get a Cob to do dressage properly, I know all about it! But they try so hard...

@denisepallay6774 5 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasant video...our family truly enjoyed. Thank you for sharing the story of the Irish Cob which we never knew existed.

@robertjackson9601 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful wish we had time to work with the horses. Thank you for such educational videos.

@RandallLakedogpix 5 жыл бұрын

I like Bob.

@ujlt7198 5 жыл бұрын

he is my favorite horse.

@sweetirisfarm 5 жыл бұрын

*My favorite horse!!*

@halibut1249 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that fascinating history about this gentle-giant, big-hearted breed of horses. I'm glad to see how multi-talented they are about your farm.

@OceanbornAngel 5 жыл бұрын

Okay, you sold me on Irish Cobbs.

@snowpony001 5 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. Thank you for all the great information on the Irish Cob.

@myfriendoretheshepherd6618 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful horses with us! What magnificent animals. Just a word of caution, my daughter use to show jump her horse. Until she discovered he broke his neck from all the jumping. His back feet were so damaged he can no loner stand without medication. Please, don’t jump your horses. I the wild horses will only occasionally jump but not repeating the same pattern over and over. Your horses are incredibly beautiful. I just don’t want to see anything bad happened to them as it did my daughters horse. Good luck and many blessing.

@jeanieling7296 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely.

@drawvenmusket 5 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you ALL, at Way Out West Blown-in blog, for a great selection of videos, and for this very special look at your wonderful horses. please keep safe and have a very Merry Christmas too

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - festive greetings to you, too!

@judithblades5578 5 жыл бұрын

you're right, they ARE the best in the whole wide world ever ever ever

@caseymcclellan4221 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I had decided to get the Irish Gyspy long since but your video made that decision more sure.

@heatherblucher 5 жыл бұрын

My dream to someday own a horse like these!

@marymcandrew7667 5 жыл бұрын

I love them! I love Gypsy Vanner's but never knew they were also Irish Cobs. It's one of my favorite kinds of horse, I love them so much! I never knew they had mustaches too! haha

@lorrygeewhizzbang9521 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ☺

@Ursaminor31 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you this warms my heart

@raraavis7782 5 жыл бұрын

What an adorable little herd you have there! Love those stocky, goodnatured breeds!

@kirstyj9293 5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree I love my boy so much !!!! Great video 😊

@kaknoblach 5 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL video! I love when you post about your horses. I see so many similarities with your herd and my two Fjord horses!

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

I learned riding on a fjord horse called Felix.

@makingitthrough190 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this brief account of the Irish Cob. I have long admired the Vanner horses as I have seen them in the West Country of England when I visit my relatives. I didn't know they were the same breed. Thank you also for the respect you give them.

@sarahlongshore2605 5 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful! !

@VitorMadeira 5 жыл бұрын

This was really special. Thank you so very much. Greetings from the Algarve.

@MrPedur 3 жыл бұрын

These are the first horses I have seen with so pronounced a mustance. But they are very beautiful.

@insolentstickleback3266 5 жыл бұрын

This showed up in my recommendations. Fell in love, looked at your channel and play lists, subscribed. Thank You for a great channel. Cheers from Oregon

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Great that you found us - welcome on our channel, and we hope you will like many more of our videos!

@janetbedford7562 5 жыл бұрын

They are gorgeous and so strong and calm and SO GENTLE. I'm thinking that you may be exactly right about the Irish Cobs being THE or FOR SURE SOME OF THE BEST HORSES IN THE WORLD. Thanks for sharing the moving pictures (video) AND the vintage still photos of some of the wagon-pulling cobs of reknown. (I LOVE THEM VERY MUCH.) Are the Irish Cobs related to the Irish Plough Horses? God bless them and you and fellow fans, family, & friends of us all.

@Beefabee 5 жыл бұрын

That looks so fun getting pulled through the snow!

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

It was!

@tozobozo4142 4 ай бұрын

We raise and work registered Clydesdales, and to me your Henry is like the perfect old-school Clydesdale in a smaller package. What a wonderful alternative that must be for working a modest sized homestead to the more common draft 'ponies' such as the Fjord and Haflinger. I'd choose these Irish Cobs hands-down in such a setting!

@feather314 5 жыл бұрын

I found my new favorite horse breed!

@ratherbwithhorses 5 жыл бұрын

I love you horses, especially Flora. Always hoping we find ways to keep our cherished horses in our lives.

@sharonlong8969 4 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful, beautiful horses! All that flowing hair and they love you! That is so obvious. That is the best!

@juliadickenson178 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. What a lovely video and makes me keen to buy one!

@ziakarel1260 5 жыл бұрын

IRISH COBS ARE THE BEST! X

@penelopehunt2371 5 жыл бұрын

Best best best ever

@skeksis98 5 жыл бұрын

so excited about a strictly horsey video :) you have lovely horses and i respect their work

@Dstew57A 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.

@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815 7 ай бұрын

I had a larger black Irish heavyweight cob that I broke myself and he kept his playfulness and joie de vivre ability to buck from happiness while being a willing partner on the hunting field ( no brakes! Even in a Pelham, but safe jumper), impressive in the showground, accurate at primary to intermediate dressage, and a pleasure to hack out on the roads even in bad traffic. A loyal, sensitive, intelligent and mischievous friend who did best on 4 small feeds a day with 90 minutes work.Cobs need the cool climate of Ireland and should not be shipped to or worked in climates above 25 degrees celcius.

@TheShadeTreeFixitMan 5 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyable video. Thank you

@user-lj7sq7ix1j 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful horses you have, I love cobs.

@maryannhope8276 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this history of the Irish Cob. Their absolutely beautiful!! Blessings from the USA. PEACE 🌎

@arjenhillenius1917 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this subject. I live in Friesland and I love the Frisian horses. They have quite some similarities with your horses. I hope the barn dried up without too much damage.

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

Friesian horses are beautiful, too. We have one down the road from us, they use him for riding and carriage driving.

@xvsupremacy7190 4 жыл бұрын

Cobs are my favourite horses and ponies because of what you mentioned . Well done 👍, the Welsh Cob is a delight also

@WayOutWestx2 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@augustreil 5 жыл бұрын

Bob, The Old English Sheep Dog is so cool and love the mustache on the Irish Cobs !

@Gun5hip 5 жыл бұрын

They all look so friendly. 😄

@pgrevstad 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this look and explanation of a wonderful breed. Vanner horses are also heavily groomed and shown by Roma people. These look like such steady seats. It would be lovely to do a distance ride on an Irish Cob!

@WayOutWestx2 5 жыл бұрын

I can recommend it highly!

@denelll.bennettsurvivorwar8224 4 жыл бұрын

*I love the Mustache & Beard on the horse’s face! Made my day, that. Plus the Big Bottoms, I can relate! Hahaha.* *Lovely Video! Thanks for Sharing!*

@eliselook 5 жыл бұрын

awesome video about this breed! couldn't help but fall in love with henry!!!!!!

@jalapeno907 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful horses! I'd love to live out in a place like this, surrounded by open space and riding on trails. Great informational video, I'd gladly cuddle with an Irish cob anytime

@GrizzlyGroundswell 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! Didn't realize there was a cob breed. Always admired your horses and the temperament and strength are impressive. Lovely horses and those mustaches are very interesting touches! Do the mustaches form as markers for the breed?