On 9/20/2022 An Irishman posted: “No cob is pure blood, a gypsy cob is a mongrel mixed breed.” When Cindy and I discovered “The Log” in 1996, all horses raised by British and Irish Gypsies were called coloured horses or coloured cobs. A very high percentage of all coloured horses…
The Crossing of Breeds
The origins of all domestic breeds require a crossing of breeds or are inspired by an animal or animals that were crosses. Justin Morgans, figure, gave birth to the Morgan Horse, three Arabian stallions and seventy four mares gave birth to the Thoroughbred horse and the look of Sonny Mays…
DNA Verified Genetics
A post of four beautiful horses read: “What do you get when you combine all these horses together? The correct answer is awesome! That’s what!” Said the post. Another correct answer is : “You get the Vanner breed” Another correct answer is: They are all related to “The Old Horse…
The First Internet Breed
On November 24th, 1996, when the first two Gypsy Vanner Horses – Bat and Dolly – stepped onto American soil, and the first breed registry in the world for a selectively bred horse raised by gypsies was established, my late wife Cindy and I did not own a computer. When…
Keeping Them Quotable
A Gypsy Vanner Horse lover knows the magic that makes the breed we all love quotable. From the day the breed entered the US, the Gypsy Vanner has inspired and continued to inspire people across the country. Cushti Bok arrived in America on Easter Sunday 1997 and appeared publicly for…
People, Vision, Species
The name “Gypsy Vanner Horse”, like “American Quarter Horse” can be broken down into 3 parts. The group of people responsible for the breed, the vision or purpose of the breed, and the species of animal. American Quarter Horse Gypsy Vanner Horse People Like the word American, Gypsy is an…
FAQ’s
What can you do with Vanners? The Gypsy Vanner Horse is surprisingly athletic, smart, willing and retains what it learns very well. In addition, the Vanner has an almost unflappable demeanor. The combination of ability, brains and calm make the Vanner a candidate for any number of equestrian pursuits such…
The History of the Gypsy Vanner
On a trip to England in 1995, the sight of a colorful stallion at pasture captivated the Thompsons. the height of an average horse, but built like a draft horse, the stallion had piebald (black and white) markings, an elegant head and very hairy legs. Fascinated, the Thompsons stopped to discover…