Irish Cob / Tinker
good-natured, level-headed, amenable
Origin
Ireland / United Kingdom
Withers height
135-160 cm
LeisureDrivingTrail riding
Traits & strengths
- ✦balanced, calm temperament — beginner- and family-friendly
- ✦hardy, weatherproof and versatile
- ✦powerful build with abundant feather and long hair
- ✦sure-footed and enduring in the field
Breed-typical predispositions
CPL (chronic progressive lymphedema)
Disease →clustered in heavily feathered breeds — feather/fetlock care, early leg checks, since swellings stay hidden under the feather
Pastern dermatitis (mud fever)
Disease →moist environment under the feather favours pastern eczema — hygiene and keeping dry are central
Sweet itch
Disease →described in individual animals — insect protection
Latest findings
CPL in feathered breeds
ongoingChronic progressive lymphedema clusters in heavily feathered breeds (incl. Gypsy/Irish Cob, Shire, Friesian, Belgian); a hereditary component is assumed, the cause is not conclusively established.
Source · UC Davis CEH — Chronic Progressive Lymphedema