Gypsy Gold Foundations
the first north american gypsy vanner horses
From Bat and Dolly, who arrived on November 24th, 1996, to the horse that started it all, The Log a.k.a. GV00001 Cushti Bok, the first of his Vanner breed in the World—to famous Vanner stallions, Latcho Drom’s Caymus, The Gypsy King, Latcho Drom, The Roadsweeper, Shogun and more —to famous Vanner mares Shampoo Girl, Crown Darby, Esmerelda, GG Fred Walker and more, Fair Hill at Gypsy Gold is steeped in their legacies.
Each of these remarkable horses has a story to tell, and you can explore them here on our website, and soon by scanning a code near their beautiful graves on Fair Hill. Many are available in audio format, narrated by Dennis Thompson, offering a personal glimpse into the breed’s beginnings.
Once you’ve relived this breed’s extraordinary history here, don’t miss a visit to Gypsy Gold Horse Farm and The World Equestrian Center on your next visit to Ocala Florida, the Horse Capitol of The World.
And be sure to visit Vanner Central and enjoy the cornucopia of information there with photos of Vanner mares, stallions, and their get and produce over the years.
Dennis Thompson leads Latcho Drom in 2003.
The Cushti Bok plaque on the Walk of Fame in downtown Ocala, Florida, “The Horse Capital of the World”
stallions
GG Versace
(Latcho Drom x Crown Darby)
2008 ~ 2021 Black & White Tobiano Stallion
One of our favorite sons of the great Latcho Drom
WR Big Son Of Bok
(Cushti Bok x Jasmine)
2013 ~ 2019 Black & White Tobiano Stallion
Lost tragically young, but leaving behind four amazing foal crops.
The Road Sweeper
(The Lion King x Blossom’s Filly)
1999 ~ 2012 Black & White Tobiano Stallion
An outcross of note from the breeder master, Fred Walker.
Cushti Bok
(The Old Horse Of Wales x Callie)
1992 ~ 2014 Black & White Tobiano Stallion
The “Good Luck” horse, and the first Gypsy Vanner Registered in the U.S.
The Gypsy King
(The Smiling Horse x The Walking Bank)
1992 ~ 2015 Black & White Tobiano Stallion
The second stallion imported to America, and most recognized Gypsy Vanner in the world.
Shogun
(The Original Kent Horse x The Horse Shoe Mare)
1988 ~ 2012 Black & White Tobiano
A grand stallion of presence & import
Latcho Drom’s Caymus
(Latcho Drom x Shampoo Girl)
2004-2015 Black Stallion
Latcho Drom’s first U.S. born colt, and gone far too soon.
Latcho Drom
(Foundation stock)
1990 Black & White Tobiano | GV00049F
Bred by Andrew Moulden, originally known as King Arthur, earning his American name, meaning “safe journey,” upon his arrival in 2002. One of the greatest sires in the breed.
mares
Gypsy Gold’s Rexie
(The Gypsy King x UK’s Dolly)
1997 ~ 2022 Black & White Tobiano Mare
Imported and important
Cushti Bok’s Valley
(Cushti Bok x Crown Darby)
2002 ~ 2019 Black & White Tobiano Mare
A background of greatness
GG Diamond Girl
(Latcho Drom x Birthday Girl)
2007 Black Mare
A Foundation Fountainhead
Shampoo Girl
(The White Horse x Rhonda)
1995 ~ 2021
One of the best producing mares in America
Crown Darby
(The Gypsy King x Lettie UK)
1995 ~ 2022 Brown & White Tobiano Mare
One of the first imported mares
GG Prada Girl
(The Gypsy King x Shampoo Girl)
2007 ~ 2021 Black Mare
A full sister to BB King
Darby Dolly
(The Gypsy King x Mary [UK])
1996~2017 Black & White Tobiano Mare
One of the first mares imported to the US
Gypsy Gold’s Rose
(The Lion King x Flash)
Imported from the UK in 2007
Black & White Tobiano Mare