The Gypsy Vanner, Norman, or French Cob and the similar Breton Horse, also from France, are draft breeds of the cob type. But the most well-known cob type riding horse is the Section D Welsh Cob. In fact, some Arabians, Read more…
The corn cob is the remaining part of the corn ear after stripping the corn kernels, accounting for about 75%–85% of the weight of the ear of corn. Is cob the same as corn? A corncob, also called cob of 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…