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It is possible, since those cobs are on the bigger side of the cob spectrum it is physically possible

So it's something that could really happen? From my limited understanding height/bone size are part of determining breeds/types, though I guess I'll only really be able to see once he's an adult. This is what has always confused me about equines, haha.

In this game and in life equines are classified in two heights, pony and horse. Ponies are any equines measured under 14.2 hands at the top of the shoulder. Horses are any equines taller than that.

There are also 3 bone weights in the game; light, medium, and heavy. Light horses and ponies are 1.4 in bone density and under. Medium horses and ponies are 1.5-2.4. Heavy horses and ponies are 2.5 and above.

This game doesn’t actually have “breeds” like most horse games, just types. There are 6 types in the game, that combine the two heights with the three weights. A Riding Pony is an animal under 14.2 hands in height, and 1.4 or less in bone density. A Riding Horse is same weight as the Riding Pony, just over 14.3 hands in height. Sport Ponies are between 1.5 and 2.4 in weight and 14.2 hands or under. Warmbloods are the medium weight horses; so between 1.5 and 2.4 in weight and taller than 14.3 hands.

Cobs are the heavy ponies, with a bone weight of greater than 2.5 and height under 14.2. Drafts are the heavy horses, meaning height is over 14.3 and weight over 2.5.

Every breeding animal in the game has a range of numbers that they can pass on to an offspring for height and weight. So two Cobs, (heavy ponies) who are near or at the top of the height range for ponies, (14.2) can actually produce a foal that exceeds the height limit for a pony and is classified as a draft. (Heavy horse).

Hope that helps some.

In real life Arabian stallions are well known for producing foals taller than themselves, so it’s definitely possible! Just like a real life human can be taller than both parents :)