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Cob is a term used to describe a type of horse that is small, usually of a stout build, with strong bones, large joints, and steady disposition. Historically, in the United Kingdom and eastern United States, it was the word used to describe a common horse used for everyday riding. The term referred to a body type of horse rather than a specific breed.

Size-wise, cobs are larger than ponies (smaller than 14.2 hands) but smaller than full size (16 hands+).

Today the breed of horse known as the Section D Welsh cob exemplifies the typical build of the historic cob. The term "cob" is also used in the sizing of bridles for horses, designating a smaller size that will fit breeds including not only the Welsh cob, but also many Morgans, Arabians, some American Quarter Horses, and other horses with short, triangularly-shaped heads.

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-'''Cob''' is a term used to describe a type of [[horse]] that is small, usually of a stout build, with strong bone, large joints, and steady disposition.  Historically, in the [[United Kingdom]] and eastern [[United States]], it was the word used to describe a common horse used for everyday riding.  The term referred to a body type of horse rather than a specific breed.
+'''Cob''' is a term used to describe a type of [[horse]] that is small, usually of a stout build, with strong bones, large joints, and steady disposition.  Historically, in the [[United Kingdom]] and eastern [[United States]], it was the word used to describe a common horse used for everyday riding.  The term referred to a body type of horse rather than a specific breed.
-size wise it is larger that a pony(smaller than 14.2 hands) but smaller that full size(16 hands +)
+Size-wise, cobs are larger than ponies (smaller than 14.2 [[Hand (unit)|hands]]) but smaller than full size (16 hands+).
-Today the [[List of horse breeds|breed]] of horse known as the Section D [[Welsh pony|Welsh cob]] exemplifies the typical build of the historic Cob.  The term "cob" is also used in the sizing of [[bridle]]s for horses, designating a smaller size that will fit breeds including not only the Welsh cob, but also many [[Morgan horse|Morgan]]s, [[Arabian horse|Arabian]]s, some [[American Quarter Horse]]s, and other horses with short, triangularly-shaped heads.
+Today the [[List of horse breeds|breed]] of horse known as the Section D [[Welsh pony|Welsh cob]] exemplifies the typical build of the historic cob.  The term "cob" is also used in the sizing of [[bridle]]s for horses, designating a smaller size that will fit breeds including not only the Welsh cob, but also many [[Morgan horse|Morgan]]s, [[Arabian horse|Arabian]]s, some [[American Quarter Horse]]s, and other horses with short, triangularly-shaped heads.
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