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Show Cobs

Cobs and Heavy Horses: Show Cobs

Striking Young Cob


Ref #: 409238
  • Quality
  • Substance
£6,000
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Quality
  • Substance

3yo Cob Gelding
16.1hh

A striking young cob with real presence, quality, and substance. Standing at a full 16.1hh, this smart gelding is the type that turns heads wherever he goes.

He has a lovely kind eye, plenty of bone, and a powerful stamp with all the makings of a top-class cob. A real old-fashioned type that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Straight and correct with good movement, he has the potential to excel in the show ring, as a quality all-rounder, or make a superb family horse in the future.

He has all the foundations to go on and make a serious horse for someone wanting size and quality.

Open to vettings and viewings.
Open to px

£6000


Quality Superb Cob


Ref #: 409235
  • Plenty of bone
  • Top class
£8,000
  • Cob
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Plenty of bone
  • Top class

VARNEY

2024 Irish Cob Gelding
Currently standing at full up 15.2hh, expected to mature to at least 16.2hh.

Reluctantly offered to the open market, Varney is a superb cob with all the quality, presence, and substance you could wish for. Cobs of this calibre are incredibly hard to find.

A real model with plenty of bone, a beautiful front, and a kind, pretty head. He has the temperament and presence to excel in any sphere, whether that be the show ring, riding club activities, or as a genuine family horse.

Varney has all the attributes to develop into a top-class cob and will undoubtedly have a very exciting future ahead of him.

£8000 open to part ex.


Striking coloured Cob.


Ref #: 409222
  • Exciting Show Prospect.
  • To make 15’2 +
£3,750 ONO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • Exciting Show Prospect.
  • To make 15’2 +

Beautifully marked coloured cob, standing at 14’3. Beautifully marked show prospect for the future.

Well handled , with a kind and sweet personality. Easy to handle.

Well marked with the potential to excel in colured classes.

Sadly for sale, due to a change in work commitments. Only available to a top class special home, for the handsome chap.


Puzzle - ideal family horse, talented allrounder


Ref #: 408964
  • A remarkably gentle and cuddly character with ability to go far in any direction
£9,500
  • Irish Draught
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 16 hands
  • A remarkably gentle and cuddly character with ability to go far in any direction

Puzzle is a 4yo 16h Irish draught cross gelding with stunning, memorable piebald colour that turns heads wherever he goes

He has lots of cross country experience and we have often used him to lead other horses because of his relaxed, brave attitude. He is equally happy to follow others.

He is confident over coffins, drains, and water jumps

He has a very soft snaffle mouth and is easy for anyone to ride in the contact. He would make an excellent dressage partner for a nervous rider, or a person looking to compete in showing classes

Puzzle enjoys hacking alone or with others and behaves quietly in open fields. He is a yard favourite among our riders for his comfy, steady canter

Puzzle has a snuggly, mellow personality and loves attention. He has been handled and ridden easily by all our riders and we believe for this reason, he would make a fantastic family horse or mother daughter share.

He is straightforward and quiet to ride, and would suit a riding school program

Puzzle can be ridden western or English style, and has plenty of experience moving cows

He is quiet around traffic, and well mannered to load, tie, clip, shoe, groom etc. He has no lumps, bumps or vices of any kind.

Puzzle is open to any vetting
Price includes UK delivery, exchange if you are not happy


Horses wanted


Ref #: 402634
  • Swaps & Part Exchange
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Collection same week
POA
  • Swaps & Part Exchange
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Collection same week

Horses Wanted – Quick, Hassle-Free Sale

Are you tired of time wasters, endless viewings, and last-minute cancellations?

We are looking to purchase horses and offer a quick, straightforward, and hassle-free sale.
Collection available the same week
Trade prices paid for a fast, smooth transaction
Private sellers only

We are not a dumping ground, but we are open to horses with quirks as long as these are declared honestly.

What we’re looking for:
Horses 15hh and above
Ages 3 to 15 years
All types considered

If you’re a private seller looking for a quick, uncomplicated sale, please get in touch with details and photos.

Swaps and part exchange also welcomed.


Randalstown Rambler


Ref #: 409166
  • Always at the top of the line
  • Enjoys x country, hacking and dressage
  • A top level show cob with potential for hoys, rambler is also happy as a family friend
£18,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 15.2 hands (AHC)
  • Always at the top of the line
  • Enjoys x country, hacking and dressage
  • A top level show cob with potential for hoys, rambler is also happy as a family friend

Very Special 155cm 7-Year-Old Lightweight Cob

A truly exceptional mare who ticks all the boxes and then some. At just 7 years old, she is beautifully schooled, balanced, and a pleasure to ride in every way.

She loves her work, whether it’s hacking out, tackling cross country, or shining in the ring. Always one to catch the judge’s eye, she consistently finds herself at the top of the line 

A kind, genuine soul, she absolutely thrives on attention and is easy in every aspect of handling. No vices, no fuss, just a straightforward, willing partner who gives her all.

This is a very sad sale of a much-loved mare. She is the kind that doesn’t come along often… we truly believe she has the quality and presence for HOYS, yet the temperament to be someone’s forever horse and best friend

A rare blend of talent, heart, and kindness — she will make someone incredibly happy.


5yr old super quiet gelding 160cms


Ref #: 409155
  • Super temperment
  • Ability
  • Trainable
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Super temperment
  • Ability
  • Trainable

Meet Oakley our 5yr old gelding has been with us since a foal standing at 160cms

Super model and type

Broken and riding quietly

Hacking ,schooling , and in traffic

Very good to handle in and out of the stable Oakley is a very kind easy horse

Easy to box shoe clip ride etc .

Oakley is upto date with equine dentist and physio

Open to any vetting

Transport can be arranged

Videos available call for more info and price +353874152568


Wanted genuine, safe horse for 10*, knowledgeable, forever home


Ref #: 403610
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus

I am looking for a genuine horse to offer a 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland, with excellent stabling, grazing, and endless hacking. This horse will join my much-loved horse of 20 years, along with my hunter who has sadly been prematurely medically retired, so a knowledgeable, caring, and experienced home is guaranteed.

References can happily be provided.

I am ideally looking for a mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus, and no greys, cobs, or arabs please. I have extensive hacking, so must be good in traffic, non-spooky and no nappers, buckers, rearers please. I like really forward going horses, so something that is forward thinking and well-schooled would be ideal

Temperament is very important, so the horse must be kind and easy to handle on the ground and good to clip, shoe, catch, and load. I am looking for a horse with a nice attitude and willing nature, that is straightforward to work with and enjoys its job. I do not jump, so it does not matter whether the horse jumps or not.

I have previously competed in RIHS and HOYS qualifiers and so would like something smart and mannerly that will go in a nice outline. I do not mind a horse that has been retired from the show ring and looking for a quieter life or a change of direction. Happy for superficial blemishes but no health conditions/previous injuries please.

Any potential horse will need to pass a vetting and must have no stable vices - no cribbers/windsuckers please!

Based in central Scotland so sensible distances please but willing to travel for the right horse.

Please email in the first instance with full details and photos would be a plus.

As I do not sell on, no silly prices please.


 

 

Dream All Rounder


Ref #: 408668
  • Super Show Cob Prospect
  • Excellent Mother & Daughter share
  • Sporty Cob Type
£9,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Super Show Cob Prospect
  • Excellent Mother & Daughter share
  • Sporty Cob Type
Delia is a sweet & easy mare who is a pleasure to have on the yard. She has been professionally started and has been the easiest girl to work with from day 1, never mareish or nasty.

She is a compact mare with a real presence about her. The sporty type that everyone is searching for, but no one can find.

She has been out to some of training shows, arena hire and has been out XC schooling too, taking everything in her stride. She is totally unfazed by heavy traffic (see videos) She would hack the roads all day long without even a flicker of uncertainty. No matter what she has been asked to do for me so far, she has never said no.

5* home is essential.
International transport options available.
Serious enquiries only.
Call Colin

Acresdale Courvoisier


Ref #: 404381
  • Traditional Gypsy Cob (TGCA) red passport
  • Eye catching. Turns heads wherever he goes.
  • Incredible potential with a lovely personality
£12,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Traditional Gypsy Cob (TGCA) red passport
  • Eye catching. Turns heads wherever he goes.
  • Incredible potential with a lovely personality

Excellent stamp of a Traditional Gypsy Cob 15.1hh coloured gelding, rising 5yrs ( 5 late July) . Passported TGCA , red stud book .

By San Cler Pearl Ambition out of Acresdale Hairy Mary, who is by the lovely sort after stallion SHAMBO .

Since being with us Rodney has turned heads showing , winning or being placed in every class entered ( inhand and ridden coloureds and cobs) .

We have been told by a professional show breeder and producer to show him County level as he has the potential to qualify HOYS / Royal International etc, but it's not really our thing .

He does a lot of hacking with us, through fords, common land and in traffic. He goes in front or behind and everyone who rides him falls in love. He hasn't done much jumping yet due to his age but has recently been arena XC and jumped absolutely everything asked including water, ditches, steps. I call him Mr "Yes" Man . Still green / wobbly schooling but has three basic paces and ready first someone to put their own stamp on .

Rodney was purchased on a wim last Autumn as current pony was lame but sadly he is going to be too big for the jockey he was meant for so we have come to the sad reality that he needs his forever home. Honest sort that is very hard to find.

Very sweet boy who is going to be someones best friend for life . No vices, up to date worming, teeth, vaccinations etc . A star in the making . Essex.

San Cler Pearl Ambition

Golden Dun Irish Heavyweight Show Cob


Ref #: 408636
  • 16.2 hh
  • Absolute Quality
  • Potential RDA horse
  • Irish
  • Dun
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • 16.2 hh
  • Absolute Quality
  • Potential RDA horse

Ted is a gentle giant, a pleasure to handle, just so very easy and kind. Good to catch, load, you can even bath him without being tied!

Used to traffic, and all the chaos of farm life. Currently living out in a small mixed herd, alongside cattle.

He has the quality and presence to excel in any sphere, a total gentleman, future RDA horse in the right hands, ready to put your own stamp on.

We can help with transport.

More videos available on our FB page CC Equine Uk, Instagram and TikTok.


HOYS Quality Maxi


Ref #: 409103
  • 'Murdock'
  • 16hh 5yo Gelding by Dunbeggan Grey Mist x Doe Jones
  • A top class quality young cob, 100% of pure HOYS quality
£16,500
  • Irish Draught
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • 'Murdock'
  • 16hh 5yo Gelding by Dunbeggan Grey Mist x Doe Jones
  • A top class quality young cob, 100% of pure HOYS quality

A top class quality young cob, 100% of pure HOYS quality with 9 1/2 inches of clean flat bone with no lumps, bumps or blemishes.

Has been started correctly, with a willing attitude to his work, always happy and eager to please. Ridden in a snaffle with attractive uphill paces, a fabulous mover who really points a toe remaining light on his feet with
an armchair canter. A super candidate for the showing circuit.

A big softy, both in and out of the stable and a pleasure to work with. Pops coloured poles, fillers and showjumps taking everything in his stride with his kind nature. He has schooled XC proving unfazed by all obstacles faced with.

Completed the East Kent Charity ride in April, behaving impeccably in a busy atmosphere.

Hacks out well alone and in company and is unfazed by traffic.

An absolute diamond, that is sure to shine bright in whatever direction his new home takes him.

No vices


Summer Project


Ref #: 408901
  • Registered Irish Draught
  • Super Potential
  • Champion Bloodlines
£5,000 ONO
  • Irish Draught
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15 hands
  • Registered Irish Draught
  • Super Potential
  • Champion Bloodlines
Balinmore Sea Rebel.

Summer Project, sold from the field. He will need to be brought back into work. Please only get in touch if you are able to bring him back into work and not rush him he won’t go unless I’m sure he’ll be in good hands.

Heartbreaking sale as owned from a foal he is only for sale due to change in personal circumstances (can be discussed) and not having a jockey for him.

Bruno is 15hh Dapple grey ID gelding rising 6 years old.

Was professionally backed as a four year old, turned away over winter and went to a few shows last season.

He has been out of work now for six months due to not having a rider for him. So he is sold out of the field as a project. He is not ready to jump on and go. He will need long reining and lunging to build his muscle again. He is a young horse who needs restarting.

He is fantastic to load been up and down the country in a 3.5 and 7.5 box, stands on it all day at a show, we’ve never had him in a trailer but don’t see he’d have any issue. He travels well, good with farrier (doesn’t have shoes as he has fantastic feet), comes to call, is a big Labrador in the stable, he love attention, lives in or out alone, in a pair or herd.

Never been lame, no lumps, bumps or scars.

He is a sensitive horse, he gets his confidence from his rider, in that sense he isn’t a novice ride.

Under saddle he is forward going and will eyeball something if he hasn’t seen it before, he doesn’t have much mileage, and needs someone confident, would suit a competent teen or small adult to have fun on, he’s been to clinics, shows, gallops, indoor and outdoor arenas etc.

Hacks out alone or in company. Good on the road but will look at things. So I don’t want to say he’s bombproof.

This is a heartbreaking sale and he is being sold from the field as a project, hence the price which does not reflect his quality or future prospects. He is by the same sire as the hoys WHP champion 2025. Sale will include his bridle and rugs. Photos from last showing season. He is turned away now so not as polished or furnished.
Skip and Sea Skippy Too Skippy
Farranfore Jenny
Sea Mist Sea Crest
River Pride
Balinmore Bridie Rebelara Glenagyle Rebel
Skipping Lara
Balinmore Brigit Atwood Black Laughton
Betty Belle

TOP CLASS HOYS QUALITY HEAVYWEIGHT COB


Ref #: 408891
  • A very very top class young cob
  • 10 inch superb clean flat bone
  • A serious showing home please for this truly once in a lifetime sweet and beautiful cob
£7,500
  • Cob
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 15 hands
  • A very very top class young cob
  • 10 inch superb clean flat bone
  • A serious showing home please for this truly once in a lifetime sweet and beautiful cob
A very very top class young cob, he is 100 % pure quality in every aspect 

10 inch superb clean flat bone 

A fabuolous mover "really points a toe" and uses himself very well light on his feet 

He is absolutely bomproof to deal with he is NOT a Quirky cob in any shape or form

Measures 154cms on a quick easy measure (hes not a small short cob) 

A great front head and shoulder and has superb limb built uphill and set on well

He will be very easy to put under saddle 

I have no hesitation in saying this cob could easily stand within the top 5 of the very best of cobs in any line up

Viewings are welcome 

Open to any vettings 

A seriously lovely home please for this truly once in a lifetime sweet and beautiful cob
Calls on first instance please and I can forward more pictures and videos

Contact Sara Forde, Lancs Yorks border - 01524 251830 Evenings or 07884 432986 Daytime 

Super Fun Cob – Hunting / XC / All-Rounder Type


Ref #: 408414
  • He has been out hunting
  • Enjoys cross country
  • He’s good to hack alone or in company
£5,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • He has been out hunting
  • Enjoys cross country
  • He’s good to hack alone or in company
Handsome cob gelding, purchased from Aughrim Cobs in Ireland and professionally backed by Matt Ainsworth.

A really fun horse looking for his next person to bring out his full potential. He has been out hunting, enjoys cross country, and is happiest when he has a job to do. He would make a brilliant fun all-rounder or hunting type for the right rider.

He is mannerly on the ground and safe enough to be handled by small children.
Can live in or out.

He’s good to hack alone or in company, first or last – used to traffic, including farm machinery and cattle, dogs etc.

However he is firmly not a fan of schooling and does not enjoy arena work in any capacity. This stubborn side of him can be quirky and therefore needs a confident, forward-thinking rider.

He is currently having some time off mature and now would really benefit from a 1:1 home where someone can build a bond with him. We strongly feel with consistency and the right person, he will absolutely thrive as he is very much a people person.

This is a lovely, genuine horse who just needs time and the opportunity to do a job he enjoys.

Price reflects the fact he is not currently in work and will be sold from the field.

Stunning dun cob


Ref #: 399922
  • He is a great allrounder
  • This gelding is top quality
  • Becomes part of the family
£10,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Dun
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • He is a great allrounder
  • This gelding is top quality
  • Becomes part of the family

Here he is! Stunning dun cob gelding! Dun. Irish cob . Gelding . 8yo. 16.2hh

Stable name - Buddy

-Kind nature
-Great temperament
-Becomes part of the family

Buddy has got one of the nicest temperaments you will ever find in a horse. He loves having fuss and attention and will stand to be groomed and pampered for hours.

He is a great allrounder. He schools lovely on the flat and has three balanced paces.

He definitely one to make it to hoys or county level. He is a great versatile cob he also has a lovely jump and has proven to be very willing and honest to a fence. Also recently been xc schooling which he has proven to be very brave and honest.

He is good to hack alone or in company. Not phased by farm machinery or the heaviest of traffic. In my opinion I truly believe you would be a life time trying to find his double.

This gelding is top quality and one that will go far! I believe he would be a great hoys contender for a maxi cob or show hunter.

He is good to load and travel.
Upto date to all vacs, teeth, back etc

Been to a local show this weekend ridden by an 18yo and he was foot perfect all day!

Not suitable for novices as he is a cob with a job!


 

 

Top quality Traditional gelding


Ref #: 403978
  • Good mover and well marked
  • Unshown to date- Fresh face for the ring!
  • Kind and willing
£8,500
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 14.3 hands (LHC)
  • Good mover and well marked
  • Unshown to date- Fresh face for the ring!
  • Kind and willing

A real solid 146cm, flashy traditional who will hold his own in the county show ring or be a fun all rounder for a competent rider.

Thomas is a lovely cob and is a forward thinking ride, he is not a stuffy kick along cob and as such needs a rider who is used to a turbo cob type.

He was bought by current owner for HOYS / RI classes but owner is not well enough to take him in the ring herself and sadly daughter has lost interest, so he’s been a bit wasted and has just hacked round over the winter.

He’s got great paces and will really flick his toes on the flat, he’s got a lot of power and needs to be given an appropriate job, either showing , possibly dressage with a bit more flat work, doing RC etc.

He also enjoys his jumping and pops small fences happily for a change of activity. He’s the type who thrives on work so someone active who wants to really get stuck in would suit him best.

He was started under saddle late and as such is still a bit green for his age but very willing to learn and is a kind soul.

Thomas enjoys his hacking both alone and in company and is excellent on the road. He will go first or last.

He’s a lovely cob to have on the yard, happy to live in or out, good to catch, bath, clip/trim, shoe and polite in the stable.

Seen at livery.


FANTASTIC SHOW WINNING COB / ALLROUNDER/ RIDING CLUB!


Ref #: 408819
  • Fantastic Temperament
  • Bold and Brave X Country/ Worker Hunter
  • Outstanding Showing / Dressage Middleweight Champion
£16,000
  • Irish
  • Blue and white
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Fantastic Temperament
  • Bold and Brave X Country/ Worker Hunter
  • Outstanding Showing / Dressage Middleweight Champion

Leo is a lovely sweet boy with a heart of gold, he loves fuss and attention, he has a lovely character! 

He has been X country schooling with us, he jumped hedges / on and off banks / water etc..

Very willing and he took everything in his stride.

Leo is a lovely horse on the ground and easy to do in all ways. He is a pleasure to have around and would be asset to any yard.

He is really well schooled on the flat. Would go far in the show ring or dressage but also he has a great jump providing a very good all-rounder.

The face of Middleweight Cob winner and winning the championship at Mulligar show and gainning a ticket to the royal international show. Beautifully handled, super willing & the most trainable attitude.

Amazing to hack, he loves going out round the farm. We live on main roads which include double deckers, artic lorries, you name it he's seen it.

Has been professionally started and with a very old head on young shoulders, he is sure to exceed all expectations as a top show cob.

Leo is a lovely fun little horse with a lot of potential .. he has the right temperament and he is a real genuine Horse.

Doesn’t need riding everyday, lives in or out happily.

Good to box, shoe,clip, bath etc...

Recent Clean Vetting ??5*

Home for this special boy!!

Sold on behalf of Clients


Irish Sport Horse x Cob Gelding


Ref #: 398882
  • Has 3 lovely large and expressive paces
  • Ajax enjoys his hacking and will hack in the lead or at the back with others
£5,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15 hands
  • Has 3 lovely large and expressive paces
  • Ajax enjoys his hacking and will hack in the lead or at the back with others
Skewbald ISH x Irish Cob.

4 years old, standing at 15 hands currently - should make 15.1/2.

Always good to catch and very much an in your pocket type and absolutely loves a fuss.
He has lived out in a mixed herd of mares and geldings and also by himself. He has also been stabled overnight during winter and is equally happy to come in.

Good to load and travel, for the vets and dentist
He's been clipped twice and took to it really well.
He is usually very good for the farrier but is still working on picking his back feet up.

He's still very green in the school, but has 3 lovely large and expressive paces and is starting to learn to accept the contact and make a beautiful shape.
I've free jumped him and he has a lovely shape over a fence with very careful back feet.
Ajax enjoys his hacking and will hack in the lead or at the back with others.

Only for sale as he's unfortunately not made big enough for me.

Due to age not a novice ride or suitable for an unconfident rider but very sweet and willing with a lot of potential

Fitted 16.5 Kent and Masters gp saddle and rugs also available
He would make a very nice Pony Club all rounder / mother daughter share or a small ladies hunter in the future

STANDING AT STUD - PRINCE OF WALES


Ref #: 373762
  • Stunning 16.3hh heavy weight - Standing at stud this year
  • Amazing young stallion
  • No foal no fee
£500
  • Cob
  • Stallion
  • 4 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Stunning 16.3hh heavy weight - Standing at stud this year
  • Amazing young stallion
  • No foal no fee

This amazing young stallion will give both size and bone to what ever he covers. He has bone and feather to die for. His temperament is incredible.

A real gentleman both in and out of the stable. An amazing horse to ride and will be competing next year in the dressage and showing ring. He covers naturally and is incredibly easy to work with.

He really is the type you could put over any mare.

Livery and vet packages available, please call for further information or to book your mare.

Visiting mares must be strangles tested before arrival.

PSSM1 TESTED

Please do not hesitate to call. So far this season everything he covered is in foal.
LAST SEASON EVERYTHING IN FOAL INCLUDING 3 DIFFICULT MARES.
We are located 10 minutes from Stansted Airport.

No foal no fee.

Please see the photos of this years foals, last years foals also available. All the foals showing good, incredible bone. Beautifully marked, super head and incredible temperaments. All to make top maxi cobs, show hunters, show cobs. All the foals are for sale. 


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