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CYCLOPEDIA OF LIVE STOCK AND COMPLETE STOCK DOCTOR. 



CHOICE COBS. 



Note the com-pactness and smoothness of form with rotundity of body. 



Cobs are small coach horses that are driven singly, in pairs, or tandem fash- 

 ion (one in front of the other) usually by ladies, though they may be used by 

 gentlemen as well. They are small horses of a stocky build, plenty of quality, 

 good length of neck, a neat head, and high action. They stand 14-1 to 15-1 

 hands high and weigh from 900 to 1150 pounds. 



The action of the Cob should be mu^h the same as that of the coach horse, or 

 a little higher both above and behind. As horsemen say, "They must be able 

 to gpt away smart" — they should be quick on their feet and able to move off at a 

 ''good, clip," carrying their knees high and bringing their hocks well under the 

 body. 



