Post by Michelle on Aug 2, 2008 17:52:41 GMT -5
Topic Title: The Gypsy Horse (Gypsy Vanner Horse)
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Topic Description: Breed Profile: The Gypsy Horse (Gypsy Vanner horse)
Physical Characteristics;
These horses are very hearty horses (Cold blooded horses) that tend to stand between 13 and 16 hands. Gypsy horses are draft horses, they’re big boned, short coupled and very heavy. They're noted for exceptional stamina, being able to trot all day pulling the colorful caravans of the Roma if the UK. Most commonly the Gypsy horse is Piebald or skewbald, though all colors are acceptable. The must have a large amount of hair and feathers to be considered a traditional Gypsy Horse. The feathering should start up near the knee, be thick and grow from even the front of the pastern. This is very important, but not the most important. Marking and feather are only good if the animal underneath has a good solid conformation.
They are marked by their wonderful temperaments. Bred only partially for their appearance, they are also bred to be very gentle. Gypsy Vanner horses can excel at driving, dressage, pleasure riding, children's mounts, low jumping or even occasionally for cutting cattle.
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Classifications of Traditional Gypsy-Type Horses:
Pony: Relatively heavy boned and usually feathered horse standing 12.2 to 14 hh. They are usually "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin.
Cob: Relatively heavy boned and usually feathered horse standing 14 to 15.2hh. They are usually "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin.
Vanner: Heavy boned and usually feathered horse standing 15.2hh and over, usually not over about 16.2hh. They are often "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin, and are very much like a small shire horse. ** Variation on Vanner: Many Europeans refer to vanners as the lighter boned and feathered, ("non-traditional") horses that are used for riding. American Variation on "Vanner": Many Americans call all gypsy cobs "Vanners". It is somewhat of a generic term, but it refers to gypsy cobs in general.
Drum Horse: A type of heavy horse bred by the British Cavalry that is often heavy boned and feathered, standing 16.0hh and over. They are usually "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin, and are most commonly a cross of gypsy horse blood with Shire or Clydesdale horse blood. The large and heavily feathered ones are very rare and highly prized.
(Taken from Black Forest Gypsy Horses )
History
The Gypsy Horse has been bred for Generation by British and Irish Gypsies for their coloring, temperament and general appearance. They were a people on a mission to create a horse colorful enough to draw their caravans, and trustworthy enough to keep all their worldly possessions. Gypsy horses breed true now, but originally they descended from several draft and pony breeds, Notably Shires, Clydesdales, Irish Draft horses, Friesians, Dale ponies, Fell Ponies and Connemara Ponies. Traditional Gypsy horses have no original registry though the bloodlines and breeding of these horses can be carefully traced by the Roma (often known as Gypsies).
The Breed Today
There are two registries in the US for these horses.
First, The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society started in 1996 by Dennis and Cindy Thompson. The first two horses imported by them, Bat and Dolly arrived in the US in that year, followed by 14 others that created the foundation for The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.
In the UK there are 5 to 7 thousand Traditional Gypsy horses. There are only about 700 Traditional Gypsy horses here in the USA, and of those only about 400 are registered with The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. The Registry is open to any Traditional Gypsy Horse that meets the breed Standard.
Second is the Gypsy Cob Society of America, Inc. The Breed standard is similar to that of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. The general appearance of a Gypsy Cob from this society is “he Gypsy Cob is powerful and compact with an overall impression of intelligence, kindness, strength and agility. They are medium to heavy boned, well proportioned and balanced with ample muscle and abundant feathering.” This Society allows for crossbreeds, opening up the world of Warmblood and sport horses that have the look and temperament of these phenomenal animals.
One very important thing to remember though, when dealing with these registries is that they’re run by non gypsies. True Roma do not register their horses, and may or may not agree with the breed standard of the above mentioned Gypsy Horse Societies.
Pictures
27 time USDF Champion and Gold Medalist Pam Grace and The Gypsy King perform at Pin Oak Charity Show in Houston TX, 2005.
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Jasmine and Esmerelda became the #1 tandem driving team in North America.
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Images Courtsy of www.gypsygold.com
By: Rhianon
www.vannercentral.com/
www.gypsyhorses.com/
vanners.org/
www.gypsycobsociety.com/standard
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Topic Description: Breed Profile: The Gypsy Horse (Gypsy Vanner horse)
Physical Characteristics;
These horses are very hearty horses (Cold blooded horses) that tend to stand between 13 and 16 hands. Gypsy horses are draft horses, they’re big boned, short coupled and very heavy. They're noted for exceptional stamina, being able to trot all day pulling the colorful caravans of the Roma if the UK. Most commonly the Gypsy horse is Piebald or skewbald, though all colors are acceptable. The must have a large amount of hair and feathers to be considered a traditional Gypsy Horse. The feathering should start up near the knee, be thick and grow from even the front of the pastern. This is very important, but not the most important. Marking and feather are only good if the animal underneath has a good solid conformation.
They are marked by their wonderful temperaments. Bred only partially for their appearance, they are also bred to be very gentle. Gypsy Vanner horses can excel at driving, dressage, pleasure riding, children's mounts, low jumping or even occasionally for cutting cattle.
QUOTE
Classifications of Traditional Gypsy-Type Horses:
Pony: Relatively heavy boned and usually feathered horse standing 12.2 to 14 hh. They are usually "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin.
Cob: Relatively heavy boned and usually feathered horse standing 14 to 15.2hh. They are usually "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin.
Vanner: Heavy boned and usually feathered horse standing 15.2hh and over, usually not over about 16.2hh. They are often "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin, and are very much like a small shire horse. ** Variation on Vanner: Many Europeans refer to vanners as the lighter boned and feathered, ("non-traditional") horses that are used for riding. American Variation on "Vanner": Many Americans call all gypsy cobs "Vanners". It is somewhat of a generic term, but it refers to gypsy cobs in general.
Drum Horse: A type of heavy horse bred by the British Cavalry that is often heavy boned and feathered, standing 16.0hh and over. They are usually "pinto" colored, piebald or skewbald. They usually display the characteristics of their draft horse origin, and are most commonly a cross of gypsy horse blood with Shire or Clydesdale horse blood. The large and heavily feathered ones are very rare and highly prized.
(Taken from Black Forest Gypsy Horses )
History
The Gypsy Horse has been bred for Generation by British and Irish Gypsies for their coloring, temperament and general appearance. They were a people on a mission to create a horse colorful enough to draw their caravans, and trustworthy enough to keep all their worldly possessions. Gypsy horses breed true now, but originally they descended from several draft and pony breeds, Notably Shires, Clydesdales, Irish Draft horses, Friesians, Dale ponies, Fell Ponies and Connemara Ponies. Traditional Gypsy horses have no original registry though the bloodlines and breeding of these horses can be carefully traced by the Roma (often known as Gypsies).
The Breed Today
There are two registries in the US for these horses.
First, The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society started in 1996 by Dennis and Cindy Thompson. The first two horses imported by them, Bat and Dolly arrived in the US in that year, followed by 14 others that created the foundation for The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.
In the UK there are 5 to 7 thousand Traditional Gypsy horses. There are only about 700 Traditional Gypsy horses here in the USA, and of those only about 400 are registered with The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. The Registry is open to any Traditional Gypsy Horse that meets the breed Standard.
Second is the Gypsy Cob Society of America, Inc. The Breed standard is similar to that of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. The general appearance of a Gypsy Cob from this society is “he Gypsy Cob is powerful and compact with an overall impression of intelligence, kindness, strength and agility. They are medium to heavy boned, well proportioned and balanced with ample muscle and abundant feathering.” This Society allows for crossbreeds, opening up the world of Warmblood and sport horses that have the look and temperament of these phenomenal animals.
One very important thing to remember though, when dealing with these registries is that they’re run by non gypsies. True Roma do not register their horses, and may or may not agree with the breed standard of the above mentioned Gypsy Horse Societies.
Pictures
27 time USDF Champion and Gold Medalist Pam Grace and The Gypsy King perform at Pin Oak Charity Show in Houston TX, 2005.
user posted image
Jasmine and Esmerelda became the #1 tandem driving team in North America.
user posted image
Images Courtsy of www.gypsygold.com
By: Rhianon
www.vannercentral.com/
www.gypsyhorses.com/
vanners.org/
www.gypsycobsociety.com/standard
