2018年5月17日 · Hogging, also known as ‘roaching’ in the US, is the practice of shaving or cutting short a horse’s mane and often, as in the case of feathered cobs, also clipping the horse’s legs so that they are clean of long hair. The forelock isn’t always cut and may be left long depending on the reason for hogging and breed tradition.

2021年3月4日 · Cobs should have sensible heads, (sometimes Roman nosed), a full generous eye, shapely neck, well muscled, with a hogged mane (showing no significant growth) and well defined wither. The cob...

2021年3月15日 · Traditional gypsy cobs are judged using the same criteria and conformation rules as any other show class, but are shown in a natural state with a full mane and tail as well as full feathers. Cobs...

2022年11月29日 · Hogging, also known as ‘roaching’ in the US, is the practice of shaving or cutting short a horse’s mane and often, as in the case of feathered cobs, also clipping the horse’s legs so that they are clean of long hair. What are the different types of cobs?

2005年7月14日 · At affiliated level cob classes are for the hogged and trimmed type, divided into l/w and h/w (dependant on bone). There is also a maxi cob class for the cobs over 15.1hh. Alternatively you could...

2022年11月29日 · Why are cobs hogged? Cobs are short to allow for mounting and dismounting with ease, and hogged because they are too stocky to look sensible plaited. A full mane, especially on a horse of this build, would have looked a mess on the hunting field, gotten sweaty underneath and gotten in the way of reins. Does Roaching a mane make it thicker?

2025年2月14日 · Some hogged cobs are successful in both weight and coloured classes. At some shows, usually at local or unaffiliated level, the lightweight, heavyweight and maxi cobs will come together in a...

2011年1月15日 · All cobs should be hogged - my personal opinion of course ! - looks smart, neat, tidy and workmanlike. Teamed up with Nice short 'banged' pulled tail, trimmed up legs and head, Finished off with...

2020年5月12日 · There are reasons for hogging a cob and these are the two main ones I've hogged for (apart from appearance and/or sheer convenience): - Horse with sweet itch where it was much easier to apply...

2025年1月6日 · Whether you choose clipping or hogging boils down to personal preference, your cob's ambitions in life, and how much grooming elbow-grease you’re willing to invest. With these tips in mind, you can decide on the best approach to ensure your cob is not only the star of the show but a paragon of health and happiness.