Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to announce Libertys Just in Time as the first Stallion Of The Month for the Irish Cob Studbook.Libertys Just In Time is a Class 1, Elite Registered, 16.2hh piebald Irish Cob stallion. Owned by Brigid Devine of Devine Equestrian. Libertys Just In Time is currently running with her Elite herd of traditional Registered piebald Irish Cob mares in her Longford base.Libertys Just In Time, a real ambassador of the Irish Cob breed shows the traditional breed traits, a well-proportioned animal, compact and muscular, powerful with a heavy bone structure, with a straight back, broad chest, strong neck, and well-muscled croup, all which give him an imposing yet balanced appearance. Like most Irish Cobs, Just In Time is known for his gentle, calm, and reliable nature, which he passes to all his progeny. Devine Equestrian boasts having his progeny in every Continent of the globe!Brigid tells us: Libertys Just in Time was bred by Sean Murray, at Ballydangan Irish Cobs, a deliberate breeding of a black 15.3hh Irish Cob mare called Ballydangan Traditional Irish Lady (back breeding from the Lob) and Libertys Lament, by Divine Saoirse (back breeding from the Loin King) two of Irelands best-known Irish Cob bloodlines. Libertys Just In Time was the first colt resulting from this successful breeding and was christened Just In Time, which was very appropriate eleven years ago when he was born, as there was no bigger Irish Cob stallions here in Ireland to preserve the breed at the time. Future similar breedings resulted in Libertys Just In Case (filly, now in Colorado) Libertys Just As Good (colt, now in the UK) Libertys Just The One (filly, Ballydangan) Libertys Just The Same (filly, Ballydangan) and Libertys Just As Well (colt, Ballydangan)Libertys Just In Times sire Libertys Lament, was also a sire to many very successful Irish Cob stallions at Devine Equestrian and many were used to showcase the Irish Cob breed over the years including Divine Lord of the Dance, Divine Richmond Street, Divine Timpeall na Tire, Divine Celtic Fire and Divine Elliott.Some of his successful showing progeny include Divine Definition (CHAPS) Divine Excellence (CHAPS and Texas GVHS National Championship Show) Divine Benefit (CHAPS) Divine Feather (Gypsy Vanner National Championship Show, Texas) and Divine Richie (HOYS)Brigid Devine with her home bred Divine Defination, CHAPS winner 2022Devine Equestrian are also very proud to have bred his remarkable son, Divine Finders Keepers.Finders Keepers, who also is extremely quiet and mannerly, is known as a checkedy tobiano piebald colour, which is quite rare. He presently stands 15.3hh, and are hopeful he will make 16.2hh.His Dam is Libertys Ladywell, a 16.2hh Registered piebald Irish Cob mare.Finders Keepers has tested positive homozygous for the tobiano gene. He was awarded Elite, Class 1 status for the Irish Cob breeding programme with the Irish Cob Studbook, on 8th April 2025 at the Irish Cob Inspection in Coillog Equestrian Centre, Co. Kildare.Brigid continues: Divine Finders Keepers dam, the legendary Libertys Ladywell was also bred by Sean Murray, Ballydangan Irish Cobs and we at Devine Equestrian were very fortunate to get an opportunity to breed her to Libertys Just in Time in 2021. The result of this breeding is an extraordinary Divine Finders Keepers. This piebald colt was born in Ladywells 22nd year. A testament of a top breeding loyal Irish Cob mare. Sadly, Libertys Ladywell has now retired from breeding. But what a Legacy she has left to the Irish Cob Studbook!The Irish Cob, also known as the Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner, is a compact, powerful, and versatile horse breed originating from Ireland, and prized for its strength, calm temperament, and distinctive feathered legs. Combining stamina, strength, and a remarkable calmdisposition, the Irish Cob traces back to the 18th century and was traditionally bred by Irish Travellers to pull their caravans, known as vardos. This is what makes them suitable for novice riders, family horses, and therapeutic riding programs. They are intelligent, trainable, and versatile, excelling in both riding and driving disciplines.Irish Cobs are compact and muscular, typically standing 14.2 to 16.2 hands tall, with medium to heavy bone structure. They are easily recognized by their abundant feathering on the legs, thick flowing mane and tail, and often striking piebald or skewbald coats, though solid colours are also accepted.Irish Cobs are known for their gentle, calm, and reliable nature, making them suitable for novice riders, family horses, and therapeutic riding programs. They are intelligent, trainable, and versatile, excelling in both riding and driving disciplines. They are highly versatile, used for riding, driving, showing, and light draught work. Their wide, short backs make them comfortable under saddle, and their strong build allows them to perform well in various equestrian activities. They are also popular in leisure riding and competitive showing, particularly in Riding Cob classes in Ireland, the UK, and internationally.I set up an Irish Cob breeding programme in the mid-nineties in an effort to protect and preserve this native rare breed. I breed exclusively tobiano coloured Traditional Irish Cobs, originating from Irelands oldest Cob bloodlines and all my animals are pedigree Registered in the Irish Cob Studbook. Devine Equestrian is the only exclusively tobiano, Irish Cob herd here in Ireland and Europe and possibly the world.Horse Sport Ireland would like to congratulate Brigid for her efforts in relation to Irish Cobs.The post Stallions in Focus Libertys Just in Time appeared first on .