The Irish Cob Society

Permantly Closed

The Irish Cob Society (ICS) was an organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of the Irish Cob breed. As the breed society in Ireland for the Irish Cob, ICS was responsible for setting the breed standard required to establish The Irish Cob Studbook which was officially recognised in Ireland in 1998.

The ICS vision was protect and promote the Irish Cob as a significant part of Ireland’s heritage and culture and in order to achieve this vision, ICS not only established a studbook in which the breed could register, ICS also promoted the breed through the holding of shows and educational programs both in Ireland and abroad.

By establishing and enforcing breed standards, ICS helped maintain the integrity of the breed and ensured that Irish Cobs continued to be recognised and appreciated for their unique qualities, versatility, and cultural significance.

The Irish Cob Studbook Passports

Because passports could be issued in respect of The Irish Cob Studbook established by ICS in 1998, after ICS permanently closed in 2012, the studbook was handed over to Horse Sport Ireland so that Irish Cob studbook passports could continue to be issued.