Are Welsh cobs good for dressage?

Are Welsh cobs good for dressage?

Monty, DavidH’s wife does dressage on her Welsh Cob, and they do extremely well!

Can Welsh ponies do dressage?

Enjoyed by both children and adults, Welsh Ponies and Cobs are seen in hunter, driving and dressage competition, as well as pleasure riding. …

Can cobs do dressage?

Cobs can…do anything. Cobs are the ultimate “have a go” horses. Correctly schooled by a rider who believes in them, they can do dressage to a high standard; Sam Turner’s 14hh Billy Wizz, who competes at Prix St George, has his own fan club.

Who is the most famous dressage horse?

Totilas, the dressage wonder horse, was widely regarded as the finest in the world at the height of his career. During this time he was ridden by Edward Gal prior to the arrival of Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro on the international scene.

Can Gypsy Cobs do dressage?

The United States Dressage Federation officially recognizes the Gypsy Vanner as an accepted dressage horse and now lists them in the USDF All Breeds Awards Program.

Are Welsh cobs Warmbloods?

However many competition breeds can perform a wide range of disaplines and excell strongly. Personally, I would class a Welsh Cob as a warmblood as it has Arab and pony blood, plus they aren’t to the same ‘massivness’ as the coldbloods like Percherons and Shires.

Are Welsh Section D good for beginners?

Well-Known Member. There are welsh section D’s who would be perfect for novice owners and others who are complete nut cases and far from perfect for a beginner. You cannot brand any breed as being perfect.

How do you turn a traditional cob out?

“Traditional and native hair can be quite course so it requires extra conditioning as part of a daily and weekly routine. “I spray diluted conditioner on weekly, and wash condition and rinse well on a regular basis. Once dry I would use a good mane/tail spray to spritz over.