5, Cob. 4, Cob. 3, Cob. 2, Cob. Can`t quite make my mind up for number 1......oh yes, I remember, Cob. They`re not usually expensive to buy, they`re remarkably hardy, live long and productive lives and best of all they will be the very best friend you`ll ever have.
Oh Pat I do love your way of thinking!!! They used to be the cheapest around and you could buy one of a random guy who had one tied up by the side of the road for £200! Nowadays we are talking stupid money! I saw a colt listed on Facebook this week that was £6000!!!! A colt! Literally a cob colt! He was very pretty though, chestnut with white legs and a splashed belly. I would have bought him if I wasn't poor! lol!
I hope this doesn`t sound as if I`m making this up but on too many occasions I`ve been offered one as a gift in my later life when I know I can`t afford to keep one and the temptation is so great but goodness knows where it might end up if I died first. These are people who want a decent home for an animal when it`s too old to be useful, people who find they can no longer afford to keep the amount they have, people who weren`t capable of looking after their horse and shouldn`t have had one in the first place and people like you who save animals from the meat man and then have the difficult task of finding loving, decent forever homes for them. One thing I always say to people is NEVER sell your horse, put it out on loan and remember, the meat man`s always out there waiting.
@@GrumbleBee49 oh my word yes! Hope was given to me when she was 3, that's how I ended up with her. I saved her life when she was born and when my 2nd friesian died Hopes owner gifted her to me. She's been hard work as she was bottle fed and had no idea she was meant to live with horses. Personal space has always been an issue too. I agree loans are good as long as you have the correct paperwork in place. I don't think people realise just how long a horse can live for. Maybe I should do a video on that! Look at Toby, he's 44 and as fit as a fiddle apart from a bit of arthritis. Not only has he been a nightmare with riding and then being blind but I have never met a horse older than him! I could totally see someone buying something like him when he was in his twenties thinking they'd have him 5/8 years but then he's gone another 20+ Its a BIG responsibility!
In Germany the gipsy cob is known as working like therapist horses. Living for 3 years in Chile in childhood I started riding on wonderful criollo horses.
I'm Dutch and it's a really good point about the Friesian Horses and their overall lifespan, they tend to have a lot of health issues these days, because they are so popular. Unfortunately like many horse breeds the typical sturdy old fashioned Friesian is unfortunately rare these days. Many people want them more elegant and less sturdy, so they added more and more Arabian to the bloodlines, making them more hotheaded, also more elegant build. It's really sad to see a breed being their own demise because of people. Not just horse breeds, also dogs and cats. So in regard putting them in the top five is a bit double I suppose.
It's always humans isn't it @desireehubbard7337 We always ruin everything that is beautiful. I had a traditional Baroque Friesian who was just incredible, real old fashioned type. It's like the hell that Persian cats live with when they cannot breathe properly for their entire lives!
Finally, a first time horse owner ranking for UK horses! Thank you for this awesome video❤! I keep running into these videos for American breeds. Im suprised you didnt put a Connemara in the list, I keep hearing from horsey people they are good first time horses. I love clydesdales and fresians as well! I didnt know friesians had a short lifespan but I noticed another thing people dont talk about with them is how many of them seem to die from collic episodes and other spontanous diseases :(. I was thinking about cobs as well, but I wondered, are cobs prone to getting EMS or cushings if kept out 24/7? I like the idea of a horse being outside more than stabled, but i heard they can get sick if on pasture all day. I have to say I like your picks, but my top two at the moment are Morgans and the Black Forest horse. Though I know they are pretty rare 😂
Oh yay! Yes Im trying to show the real side of owning a horse because Ive realised that most RUclips videos show heavily edited glamorous versions which just arn't real! I could show you edits that look like life is just rosey all the time but then people will buy horses and suddenly think "What on Earth have I done?" I think my cost of a horse for the first year video has really horrified a few people too. My first friesian died of colic at 10 and his father died of it at the exact same age. My second was riddled with cancer and didn't make it to 2. Connemaras are INCREDIBLE, we've had 2. The first died of ragwort poisoning at 21 and the second is still going strong in his late 20's. Problem is although they are amazing I couldn't recommend them as a first horse because they are 'sharp' and if youre a new horse owner they can come across as being very flighty until you learn their quirks. Incredibly athletic and my word can they jump!!! But no, not for beginners unless you're someone who has had lessons for years and had advanced riding lessons etc. Cobs are SO much better living outside 24/7! Mine live out all year round and the only times Ive had issues is when Ive had to stable them over the years. I have a couple of old stables now that we are renovating but I leave them open constantly and they come and go as they please. The main problem with cobs is weight! They don't take much feeding at all and if they come out of the winter with excess weight on them then you'll have problems by the summer! I almost but Morgans in instead of Friesians because of their health issues but a couple of the Morgans Ive known were quite highly strung so I couldn't give an overall great impression of their temperament. Plus they are stupidly priced! Ive never met a Black Forest in person so I can't really comment on them. They are quite rare but beautiful and seem to be fell like.
@EssentiallyLivingtheDream I'm really glad you are because I know it's a lot of work owning horses and I think it's important to see all sides of that before getting one. I totally get what you mean. Choosing a horse with characteristics that suit you and the disadvantages your able to deal with is really important. Thank you for a very real video. You are so blessed to have been able to own so many horses in your life! Your cost of ownership video was great for that reality, and if I'm honest, I was expecting that value to be much much more, so I'm glad it's more attainable than I thought. Just need to plan it right :) I'm so sorry to hear your Friesans died so young 😔 I was hoping it wasn't the case for yours. I keep hearing this everywhere, it's like they are made of glass :(. Thanks for the heads up about the connemara, no-one has ever told me that! Saying that, I have spoken to a few people who have owned ones that have thrown them off so that fits your description. I'm still a novice in my riding so I need more of a typical coldblood I think. Or maybe by them time I'm ready to own when I'll be a better rider! I'm glad you still have one living a good old age. Ooh those poisonous plants are really scary. I didn't know there were so many plants that are poisonous to horses. Yaay, I'm so glad to hear that about cobs! That was the one thing I was worried about with them so I'm glad I can put them back on my list. Do you have a video about healthy horse breeds by any chance? My top priority is not only choosing a riding companion but choosing a horse that has minimal health issues or one's that can be easily managed. Oooh noo, I was hoping Morgans would be a bit calmer. I keep hearing that they are great for first timers because they are really friendly and people oriented. That's good to know! I wouldn't want to spend an arm and a leg for the wrong horse. Thanks for the comparison of the black forest to the fell. I didn't really know much about fell ponies (and I tend to veer away from ponies because Im quite a tall person), but after you said that I googled a variety and saw the resemblance. They do seem a little shorter than I'd hoped, but didn't realise they can be ridden by adults so that's a plus. The black forest can grow to be a bit taller in comparison. Is there a weight/height limit for adults and ponies? My dream would be to have a black forest horse imported from Germany, which would probably by super expensive 😅. Anyway, I can dream. And at least the fell is a possible option instead!
@@BishoujoMegami I love how sensible you are! The trick is to try not to 'over horse' yourself! My mare and old Toby are both ponies, I prefer pony paces. Baby Dream will make 12.2hh at a push but he will be mega wide so hopefully my son will be able to ride him otherwise I will break him to drive which is always useful to have. Old Toby is 14.3hh and Hope is 14.1hh they say that a horse can carry 20% of its body weight but that differs with breeds and general weight of the horse. Its a good rule of thumb to have!
@EssentiallyLivingtheDream aah that's interesting to know! It will be interesting to see their sizes and what they do as I see more of your videos. As always, thank you for the amazing advice ❤️
@@BishoujoMegami you are so welcome xxx Im recording a video today about how I get mine to stand so still and not be fazed by anything so that might be a good one for you in the future ❤
Hmm.. i wonder… a cob? They have my favourite traits! Trait 1. It’s a horse! Trait 2. They usually have feathering! Trait 3: many colours!!! Trait 4: most I’ve met are very easy going or somewhat nappy. Not very energetic.
Thank you for watching and for commenting and I have to say I LOVE the name! Cobs are just so adaptable and really can turn their hooves to anything. You do have to keep them fit to keep their energy levels up but they also tend to know who is riding them and adapt there as well. They know when a child is on board and keep calm and quiet, they know when they are carrying someone who wants to maybe pop a fence and go for a good canter but at the same time they are safe enough to put your nan on! Cannot beat a good cob! ❤🐴💕
Connemara are defiantly one of my favourite breeds, we have had 2 over the years. The only reason I haven't put them in this beginners list is because they can be a little sharp and very quick off the mark. ❤🐴💕
Oh absolutely! I was just giving a heads up on horse breeds that are quite stable in their temperament but even then you'll find some that have been started badly or just don't follow the narrative. Im currently working on a few video ideas that will hopefully address these type of issues too so fingers crossed x
What are your top 5 horse breeds and why?
Is your top 5 much different to mine?
I would love to know your favourite breed of horse!
5, Cob. 4, Cob. 3, Cob. 2, Cob. Can`t quite make my mind up for number 1......oh yes, I remember, Cob. They`re not usually expensive to buy, they`re remarkably hardy, live long and productive lives and best of all they will be the very best friend you`ll ever have.
Oh Pat I do love your way of thinking!!!
They used to be the cheapest around and you could buy one of a random guy who had one tied up by the side of the road for £200! Nowadays we are talking stupid money! I saw a colt listed on Facebook this week that was £6000!!!! A colt! Literally a cob colt!
He was very pretty though, chestnut with white legs and a splashed belly. I would have bought him if I wasn't poor! lol!
I hope this doesn`t sound as if I`m making this up but on too many occasions I`ve been offered one as a gift in my later life when I know I can`t afford to keep one and the temptation is so great but goodness knows where it might end up if I died first. These are people who want a decent home for an animal when it`s too old to be useful, people who find they can no longer afford to keep the amount they have, people who weren`t capable of looking after their horse and shouldn`t have had one in the first place and people like you who save animals from the meat man and then have the difficult task of finding loving, decent forever homes for them. One thing I always say to people is NEVER sell your horse, put it out on loan and remember, the meat man`s always out there waiting.
@@GrumbleBee49 oh my word yes! Hope was given to me when she was 3, that's how I ended up with her. I saved her life when she was born and when my 2nd friesian died Hopes owner gifted her to me. She's been hard work as she was bottle fed and had no idea she was meant to live with horses. Personal space has always been an issue too. I agree loans are good as long as you have the correct paperwork in place. I don't think people realise just how long a horse can live for. Maybe I should do a video on that! Look at Toby, he's 44 and as fit as a fiddle apart from a bit of arthritis. Not only has he been a nightmare with riding and then being blind but I have never met a horse older than him! I could totally see someone buying something like him when he was in his twenties thinking they'd have him 5/8 years but then he's gone another 20+ Its a BIG responsibility!
Of course you`re absolutely right about the paperwork.
@@GrumbleBee49 absolutely! x
In Germany the gipsy cob is known as working like therapist horses. Living for 3 years in Chile in childhood I started riding on wonderful criollo horses.
Oh they are such beautiful horses @katipohl2431 you were so lucky to learn to ride as a child ❤😍🐴
@clare999 I had to rey-load this as I had an audio issue and I lost your comment! Im so sorry I couldn't answer because I don't know what it was!
I'm Dutch and it's a really good point about the Friesian Horses and their overall lifespan, they tend to have a lot of health issues these days, because they are so popular. Unfortunately like many horse breeds the typical sturdy old fashioned Friesian is unfortunately rare these days. Many people want them more elegant and less sturdy, so they added more and more Arabian to the bloodlines, making them more hotheaded, also more elegant build. It's really sad to see a breed being their own demise because of people. Not just horse breeds, also dogs and cats. So in regard putting them in the top five is a bit double I suppose.
It's always humans isn't it @desireehubbard7337 We always ruin everything that is beautiful. I had a traditional Baroque Friesian who was just incredible, real old fashioned type. It's like the hell that Persian cats live with when they cannot breathe properly for their entire lives!
Thanks for another informative and well put together video 👍💯
You are more than welcome Phillip and thank you so much for watching and letting me know that you liked it xxx
Finally, a first time horse owner ranking for UK horses! Thank you for this awesome video❤! I keep running into these videos for American breeds. Im suprised you didnt put a Connemara in the list, I keep hearing from horsey people they are good first time horses. I love clydesdales and fresians as well! I didnt know friesians had a short lifespan but I noticed another thing people dont talk about with them is how many of them seem to die from collic episodes and other spontanous diseases :(. I was thinking about cobs as well, but I wondered, are cobs prone to getting EMS or cushings if kept out 24/7? I like the idea of a horse being outside more than stabled, but i heard they can get sick if on pasture all day. I have to say I like your picks, but my top two at the moment are Morgans and the Black Forest horse. Though I know they are pretty rare 😂
Oh yay! Yes Im trying to show the real side of owning a horse because Ive realised that most RUclips videos show heavily edited glamorous versions which just arn't real! I could show you edits that look like life is just rosey all the time but then people will buy horses and suddenly think "What on Earth have I done?" I think my cost of a horse for the first year video has really horrified a few people too.
My first friesian died of colic at 10 and his father died of it at the exact same age. My second was riddled with cancer and didn't make it to 2.
Connemaras are INCREDIBLE, we've had 2. The first died of ragwort poisoning at 21 and the second is still going strong in his late 20's. Problem is although they are amazing I couldn't recommend them as a first horse because they are 'sharp' and if youre a new horse owner they can come across as being very flighty until you learn their quirks. Incredibly athletic and my word can they jump!!! But no, not for beginners unless you're someone who has had lessons for years and had advanced riding lessons etc.
Cobs are SO much better living outside 24/7! Mine live out all year round and the only times Ive had issues is when Ive had to stable them over the years. I have a couple of old stables now that we are renovating but I leave them open constantly and they come and go as they please. The main problem with cobs is weight! They don't take much feeding at all and if they come out of the winter with excess weight on them then you'll have problems by the summer!
I almost but Morgans in instead of Friesians because of their health issues but a couple of the Morgans Ive known were quite highly strung so I couldn't give an overall great impression of their temperament. Plus they are stupidly priced!
Ive never met a Black Forest in person so I can't really comment on them. They are quite rare but beautiful and seem to be fell like.
@EssentiallyLivingtheDream I'm really glad you are because I know it's a lot of work owning horses and I think it's important to see all sides of that before getting one. I totally get what you mean. Choosing a horse with characteristics that suit you and the disadvantages your able to deal with is really important. Thank you for a very real video. You are so blessed to have been able to own so many horses in your life!
Your cost of ownership video was great for that reality, and if I'm honest, I was expecting that value to be much much more, so I'm glad it's more attainable than I thought. Just need to plan it right :)
I'm so sorry to hear your Friesans died so young 😔 I was hoping it wasn't the case for yours. I keep hearing this everywhere, it's like they are made of glass :(.
Thanks for the heads up about the connemara, no-one has ever told me that! Saying that, I have spoken to a few people who have owned ones that have thrown them off so that fits your description. I'm still a novice in my riding so I need more of a typical coldblood I think. Or maybe by them time I'm ready to own when I'll be a better rider! I'm glad you still have one living a good old age. Ooh those poisonous plants are really scary. I didn't know there were so many plants that are poisonous to horses.
Yaay, I'm so glad to hear that about cobs! That was the one thing I was worried about with them so I'm glad I can put them back on my list. Do you have a video about healthy horse breeds by any chance? My top priority is not only choosing a riding companion but choosing a horse that has minimal health issues or one's that can be easily managed.
Oooh noo, I was hoping Morgans would be a bit calmer. I keep hearing that they are great for first timers because they are really friendly and people oriented. That's good to know! I wouldn't want to spend an arm and a leg for the wrong horse.
Thanks for the comparison of the black forest to the fell. I didn't really know much about fell ponies (and I tend to veer away from ponies because Im quite a tall person), but after you said that I googled a variety and saw the resemblance. They do seem a little shorter than I'd hoped, but didn't realise they can be ridden by adults so that's a plus. The black forest can grow to be a bit taller in comparison. Is there a weight/height limit for adults and ponies? My dream would be to have a black forest horse imported from Germany, which would probably by super expensive 😅. Anyway, I can dream. And at least the fell is a possible option instead!
@@BishoujoMegami I love how sensible you are! The trick is to try not to 'over horse' yourself! My mare and old Toby are both ponies, I prefer pony paces. Baby Dream will make 12.2hh at a push but he will be mega wide so hopefully my son will be able to ride him otherwise I will break him to drive which is always useful to have. Old Toby is 14.3hh and Hope is 14.1hh they say that a horse can carry 20% of its body weight but that differs with breeds and general weight of the horse. Its a good rule of thumb to have!
@EssentiallyLivingtheDream aah that's interesting to know! It will be interesting to see their sizes and what they do as I see more of your videos. As always, thank you for the amazing advice ❤️
@@BishoujoMegami you are so welcome xxx
Im recording a video today about how I get mine to stand so still and not be fazed by anything so that might be a good one for you in the future ❤
Hmm.. i wonder… a cob? They have my favourite traits!
Trait 1. It’s a horse!
Trait 2. They usually have feathering!
Trait 3: many colours!!!
Trait 4: most I’ve met are very easy going or somewhat nappy. Not very energetic.
Thank you for watching and for commenting and I have to say I LOVE the name!
Cobs are just so adaptable and really can turn their hooves to anything. You do have to keep them fit to keep their energy levels up but they also tend to know who is riding them and adapt there as well. They know when a child is on board and keep calm and quiet, they know when they are carrying someone who wants to maybe pop a fence and go for a good canter but at the same time they are safe enough to put your nan on! Cannot beat a good cob! ❤🐴💕
What about for short beginners?
Are we thinking short but adult or short because they are children?
It is definitely a connemara pony
Connemara are defiantly one of my favourite breeds, we have had 2 over the years. The only reason I haven't put them in this beginners list is because they can be a little sharp and very quick off the mark. ❤🐴💕
They economy is going most horses might end up in stew pots....
Its not the breedas you know its matching the age and traing compared to the rider
Oh absolutely! I was just giving a heads up on horse breeds that are quite stable in their temperament but even then you'll find some that have been started badly or just don't follow the narrative. Im currently working on a few video ideas that will hopefully address these type of issues too so fingers crossed x