The U.K,s first and only stud book/Society set up to promote the Traditional gypsy horse, Established in 2003 by Pricilla Cox (Caravan of dreams farm. Texas and Carol Smettem (www.chywoonstud.com) and founder member George Williams our aim is to protect the true breed as it is, encourage responsible breeding/and export of known parentaged animals and to help establish the breed world wide so others can benefit from their beauty, brains, versatility, and above all fun to be around.   

The Gypsy Cob Society (UK) is recognized by DEFRA as a Society licensed to issue passports under DEFRA regulations and register breeding stock in the Gypsy Cob Society stud book. and supported by many gypsy families across the UK with who's help the soc is very grateful for in providing their opinions and excellent knowledge of what a true gypsy horse should be without question.

  

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Due to the overwhelming demand for Passport registrations processing of new applications may take up to 12 weeks. To ensure that passports are secured within DEFRA guidelines, other Society services including Grading and Newsletters may take up to FOUR weeks to deliver.

The traditional Gypsy Cob is a horse created and used by the gypsies/travellers of Ireland and Great Britain for pulling their caravan homes. They are a small draft horse with full mane, tail and feather. The Gypsy Cob is a distinct body type, bred from a combination of British and Irish breeds including the Shire, Clydesdale, and Dales pony.

Its draft heritage is displayed in it's compact form. Standing from pony size to 16 hands, usually between 14.2 and 15.2, medium to heavy boned, the breed is prized for its abundant mane and tail and heavy feathering. The traditional Gypsy Cob comes in a variety of colours both solid and coloured. They have been bred and selected for strength, stamina and temperament. As a member of the family, the Gypsy Cob must have a quiet intelligence to remain docile around children and the strength and stamina to thrive in a life on the road.

 

   

Today the Gypsy Cob make wonderful all-round horses. Whether your interest is driving, dressage, or jumping, a Gypsy Cob could be just the equine for you.

  

The Gypsy Cob Society, Ltd. is a England based organization formed to protect the hundreds of years of Romany bloodlines. Due to the European regulations all horses must have passports by the end of 2003. The Gypsy Cobs needed a registry of their own to procure their passports rather than being disbursed to colour registries, thereby losing generations of hand picked breeding for quality, gentleness and ability. Our goal is to give the true Gypsy Cob a home of their own to carry on their proud traditions.

Registered Office:
The Gypsy Cob Society, Ltd.

Chywoon Farm,

Church Brough,

Kirkby Stephen,

Cumbria

CA17 4EJ

Tel: 01768 341 319

email to: carol@gypsycobsociety.co.uk
Our sister registry in the United States the Gypsy Cob Society of America is a partner in our membership benefits, giving exposure in America to our Gypsy Cobs.

Remember, we are the only registry in England dedicated solely to the Gypsy Cob

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