(kɒb ) Word forms: plural cobs. 1. countable noun. A cob is a round loaf of bread. What cobs means? dialectal, England : a rounded mass, lump, or heap. : a mixture of unburned clay and straw used especially for constructing walls of small houses in England. 3. : a Read more…
Characteristics. In general terms, cobs are larger than ponies, standing 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) or taller, but are relatively small and compact, usually with somewhat short legs. What does size cob mean? Cob simply refers to a type of horse – one that’s of thick build and generally Read more…
The French Cob is a very rare horse breed which is also identified as the “Cob Normande”. This breed typically pulls grand carriages and participates in simple farm work. What is considered a cob? In general terms, cobs are larger than ponies, standing 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) or Read more…
Heavyweight Cob: mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148 cm, but not exceeding 155 cm, capable of carrying more than 89 kg (196 lb). Maxi Cob exceeding 155 cm (15.1 h; 61 in): to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short Read more…
Building from earth materials is seen throughout the world. In the West of England it is commonly known as cob. In the East of England it is more commonly known as clay-lump. What is clay lump? An East Anglian building technique that used large, unfired, clay bricks set in a Read more…
For cobs, hunters, hacks and riding horses I like a tail to finish about 4 inches below the point of the hocks when the horse is on the move. This means you need to see your horse being trotted in hand to see his natural tail-carriage. How long should horses Read more…
Cobs are registered in three divisions: lightweight, heavyweight, or Maxi Cob exceeding 155 centimetres (15.1 hands; 61 in). What is the difference between a cob and a gypsy cob? It was often referred to simply as a “Cob”, although the term cob defines a short-legged, stout type of horse rather Read more…
So total clay needed is about 25 gallons for a 22-1/2″ oven, about 35 gallons for a 27″ oven, and about 50 gallons for a 36″ oven. Sand: Sand is your aggregate. It reduces shrinkage of the clay as it dries and it adds total strength to your oven walls. Read more…
Cobs are used as pleasure riding horses, in the sport of field hunting and in harness. When shown, they often have their mane hogged or roached. This practice harks back to the time when it was more practical to keep the mane out of the way of reins and harness Read more…
My Castleford-born grandfather would refer to “a cob of coal” – a large lump, and to “sweating cobs” – sweating profusely. Where does the phrase sweating cobs originate? The phrase is said to originate from Lancashire a region in England. It is believed to do with round bread (cobs) rising Read more…