What Are The Measurements For A Cob Bridle?

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Bridle Measurement Chart

Component Cob
Headpiece A 41″ 104.5cm
Headpiece B 26″ 66cm
Headpiece C 12″ 30.5cm
Browband D 14 1/2″ 37cm

How big is a cob size bridle?

Our Cob size will fit a nose from 24 to 27 inches. Our Full/Warmblood size will fit a nose from 25.5 to 28.5 inches. Our Oversized/Extra Large will fit a nose from 27 to 30 inches. The browband length on the Cob is 16 inches, Full/Warmblood size is 17 inches, and on our Oversized/Extra Large it’s 18 inches.

What size is cob size?

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.

How do you size a bridle?

Measure from one corner of your horse’s mouth, over the poll, to the other corner of his mouth. Measure the length of browband you require. Measure from the back edge of the horse’s ear, around his forehead, to the back edge of his other ear. Measure the length of noseband you require.

How many inches is a cob browband?

Standard Browband Sizes are as follows.

Inch cm
Cob 14” 35.6cm
Large Cob 14.5” 36.9cm
Full 15” 38.1cm
Large full 15.5” 39.4cm

What size is a cob saddle?

Available in 4 seat sizes (16.5″, 17″, 17.5″, and 18”) and gullet width from narrow through to 4XW.

What length are cob reins?

52"
Reins come in a variety of lengths, typically 48″ for ponies, 52″ for cobs or small horses, 54″ for average sized horses and 60″ for oversize horses.

Is cob size bigger than horse?

Cob simply refers to a type of horse – one that’s of thick build and generally resembles a large pony. While these horses are larger than a pony, they’re smaller than an average horse, which is why cob-sized tack exists.

What is the difference between cob size and horse size?

The difference between a cob bridle and a full size bridle is the cob bridle is a smaller size for a smaller horse. Generally, there are five bridles sizes – small pony, pony, cob, full-size or horse and oversize. It’s important to have a bridle and a bit that fit your horse’s mouth.

What is the difference between horse and cob size?

Rather than a specific breed, the term “cob horse” refers to a horse’s body type that can be found in many breeds. With stout legs and sturdy builds, cob horses resemble large ponies and often include breeds like the Welsh Cob, draft crosses, and some types of Arabian and American Quarter horses.

How do I know if my bridle fits?

You should be able to fit four fingers (stacked) between the throatlatch and the throat to ensure that the horse has enough room to flex, but not so much that the bridle is loose.

What size does a full bridle fit?

Flexible Fit Equestrian Bridle Parts

Size Inches Cms
Small Pony 21 53
Pony 25 64
Cob 27 69
Full 28 71

What bridle is best for a strong horse?

Dy’on Double Noseband Bridle New English Collection
This one is particularly good for stronger horses. With the double noseband providing that extra bit of control, it works in a similar way to having cavesson and drop noseband.

How long should a cobs tail be?

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.

What height is a maxi cob?

MAXI COB, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 155cms, to be judged as Cobs.

What weight should a cob be?

Approximate weights (in kilograms)

Height (hands) Pony Cob
14 320-380 360-450
14.2 350-400 380-480
15 470-530
15.2 500-580

What saddles are good for cobs?

Black Country Saddles GPD
The straighter-cut flap and panel give maximum freedom of movement behind the shoulder, making it particularly suitable for native breeds, cobs and wide horses.

How much bone should a cob have?

A lightweight should not exceed 155cm and have at least eight-and-a-half inches of bone. A heavyweight should also not exceed 155cm and have at least nine-and-a-half inches of bone. A maxi cob is more than 155cm but must be of true cob type.

Is a quarter horse a cob size?

Cob size– (generally horses 14 -15.3hands) Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, Paint, Stock Horses, Paso Fino, Mustang, Lusitano, Saddlebred, most Arabs.

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 than a breed. Other names are used worldwide for the breed, such as Gypsy Cob, Gypsy Vanner and Tinker Cob, alluding to its association with the travelling community.

How big is an Irish cob?

15 to 15.2 hands
On average, an Irish Cob horse measures 15 to 15.2 hands (60-61 inches, 152-155 centimeters) tall, which enables it to carry heavy loads.

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