The Breed
Although the Traditional Cob was originally (before 1990s) bred in Ireland and England by Irish Travellers and Romany Gypsies the Traditional Cob was first bred (created) in Ireland by Irish Travellers. The country of origin and home of the Traditional Cob is, therefore, Ireland and all Traditional Cobs (no matter what country they are in and no matter what they are called) are, therefore, either Traditional Cobs from Ireland or the descendants of Traditional Cobs from Ireland. Some of the most renowned Traditional Cob stallions from Ireland are The Lion King, The Road Sweeper, The Old Coal Horse, The Lob, and The Old Henry Horse.
