HISTORY OF WALKER'S GYPSY COBS
Fred Walker, is a name that is world renown amongst travelling families, and breeders of Gypsy Cobs here in the UK, and all over the world.
Often referred to as the "King" of the Coloured Horses, the name Fred Walker is synonymous with Lion King - probably one of the heaviest stallions to this date.
Fred Walker was instrumental in leading the way forward with gypsy cobs. His vision enabled generations to enjoy the cobs we have today. He was truly remarkable in the fact he appreciated quality, and was way ahead of his time achieving this. Just look at the Pixie Horse.
Some 40-50 years ago, my Grandfather bought the some of the most influential and household named cobs of this day - Paddy Horse from Ireland, the Sham, the Lobbed Ear horse, Lion King and used these cobs with his herd mares - some of whom he bred, and some which he bought over from Ireland. The majority of these cobs being 12-15hh.
Another strong influence in his breeding program was using his great friend Eddie Allcocks Horse, the world famous Old Black Horse.
Fred's passing at the age of 78 left a great void in our lives - his legacy lives on through our cobs.
When I got married, and my wife was expecting son, I had a few ponies left from my Grandad, and I moved my ponies away. The mother to my stallion was 12.2 - a daughter of the Lion King and by the Pixie Horse It was the start of the cob ponies for me.
Valentino one of our stallions, is an incredible pony cob, and has sired many notable foals - Reem Filly, M1, Harbours Good Filly, Paddy Cosgroves Horse, Angel Mare, Dolly, Baby, Rosie, Adele, Lady Ga Ga to name but a few. His bloodlines are in many of the good pony cobs we see today.
Today, my family continue to carry on the vision and legacy of my Grandfather. We live and breathe cobs - they are our life, and we are proud
Often referred to as the "King" of the Coloured Horses, the name Fred Walker is synonymous with Lion King - probably one of the heaviest stallions to this date.
Fred Walker was instrumental in leading the way forward with gypsy cobs. His vision enabled generations to enjoy the cobs we have today. He was truly remarkable in the fact he appreciated quality, and was way ahead of his time achieving this. Just look at the Pixie Horse.
Some 40-50 years ago, my Grandfather bought the some of the most influential and household named cobs of this day - Paddy Horse from Ireland, the Sham, the Lobbed Ear horse, Lion King and used these cobs with his herd mares - some of whom he bred, and some which he bought over from Ireland. The majority of these cobs being 12-15hh.
Another strong influence in his breeding program was using his great friend Eddie Allcocks Horse, the world famous Old Black Horse.
Fred's passing at the age of 78 left a great void in our lives - his legacy lives on through our cobs.
When I got married, and my wife was expecting son, I had a few ponies left from my Grandad, and I moved my ponies away. The mother to my stallion was 12.2 - a daughter of the Lion King and by the Pixie Horse It was the start of the cob ponies for me.
Valentino one of our stallions, is an incredible pony cob, and has sired many notable foals - Reem Filly, M1, Harbours Good Filly, Paddy Cosgroves Horse, Angel Mare, Dolly, Baby, Rosie, Adele, Lady Ga Ga to name but a few. His bloodlines are in many of the good pony cobs we see today.
Today, my family continue to carry on the vision and legacy of my Grandfather. We live and breathe cobs - they are our life, and we are proud
My grandfather, Fred Walker, and some of his cobs.
I was bought up by my grandfather, Fred Walker. We lived in this wagon until I married my wife Liza. Life on the road - with cobs, predominantly around the midlands area..