Cobs

'My son had to lift me onto my horse': Allister Hood takes Cob of the Year at HOYS

Find out who took the top spot in the Cob of the Year class at HOYS

6 'can-do' cobs for sale this week

If you want a horse or pony that's (probably) going to look after you in all sorts of situations, take a look at our selection of cobs for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week

29 pictures to prove that cobs CAN do dressage (and excel at it)

When we asked you if you had a cob that could turn its hoof to dressage, we were inundated with responses. Here are just a few of pictures of your feathered friends excelling in the arena. Watch out Valegro...

‘The oldies got it together’: Jayne Ross defends supreme title at RIHS, Allister Hood second

Two riders who suffered life-threatening falls earlier this year take the top two showing spots at Hickstead

10 super cobs crowned champions in the show ring this season

Many show rings have been full to the brim with show cobs vying for the championship title so far this season. Here’s a selection of some of those who got the nod from the judges

Cobsmopolitan anyone? Why show cobs have such brilliant names

If you glance at the cob entries in a show schedule you’ll probably find yourself smiling. But what is the thinking behind these stand-out names?

Simon Reynolds: 'I find sub-standard animals masquerading as top show horses particularly annoying' *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showing columnist explains why he 'wouldn't show an agricultural cob' and why he thinks some shows need to get their acts together

Horse has massive stake removed from chest *warning: graphic images*

A cob had a lucky escape after a fence post became wedged about 3ft into his chest

Simon Reynolds: Cobs are a type, not a height [H&H VIP]

H&H's showing columnist, Simon Reynolds challenges newly introduced guidelines regarding the height of maxi cobs

Chloe Chubb's showing blog: an experience that will be hard to beat

Our showing blogger has had the most wonderful time ride judging at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Sarah Jenkins: Opposition Buzz will be impossible to replace

H&H's Content Director mourns the sad loss of eventing superstar Opposition Buzz, and commends the Welsh cob winning at grand prix dressage

Welsh cob wows judges to win grand prix freestyle [VIDEO]

The 14.3hh breeding stallion won the open grand prix freestyle championship at the US Dressage Finals in Kentucky, USA

Cobs: the health issues you need to watch out for [H&H VIP]

Cobs are generally considered to be tough and trouble-free, but they suffer their share of health problems. Karen Coumbe MRCVS highlights the main issues to watch out for

8 cracking cobs for sale this week [PICS]

Finding your perfect cob can often be tricky so H&H offers some useful tips to help you find the perfect mount

Sarah Jenkins: All hail the super cob!

H&H's Content Director discusses the wonderful cob and the sad news para dressage will not be included at the next European Championships

Welsh cob loses weight with the help of Horse & Hound forum users

Steve Dawson’s 14.2hh Top Rock Pomelli (Mally) has gone from 560kg to around 375kg — with the help of H&H forum users

Third HOYS success for Robert Walker in Birmingham

Robert Walker picked up his third win at this year's Horse of the Year Show in the cob championship

Impressive HOYS double for Jack Cochrane

Jack Cochrane pulled off an amazing double when Hallmark IX and Sir William John claimed their respective cob, and small hunter of the year championships

The Queen's Stardust wins at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Katie Jerram takes a strong side-saddle class riding Her Majesty's Stardust as the Bardo/Webber team enjoy a clean sweep in the cob championship

Suffolk Show gets new working hunter and cob classes for 2010

Mountain and moorland working hunter pony, novice working hunter and working cob classes will be held at the Suffolk Show for the first time