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Understanding the number GV00008
In 1996, while at Appleby Horse Fair, Cindy and I noticed a Gypsy man standing with a very nice mare and equally nice weaning age filly. It was our desire to learn more about that mare and her baby, so we introduced ourselves. That curiosity, lead us to GV00002 Dolly,...
The Pheno Vanner
phe·no·type (plural) noun BIOLOGY the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype. comes from the same root as the word “phenomenon" or phenomenal” The Phenotype of the Vanner Horse was inspired by two stallions...
The Pheno Vanner Gallery
The photos included in this library were chosen because of their stellar representation of the Vanner breed. Disclaimer: I do not know all of the owners of the horses included, If you see your horse and would like your or your farm name advertised, or your horse...
Understanding Prefixes
Dennis Thompson and his late wife Cindy are the founders of the GVHS “I noted that your horses have "GG", before their name, but I do not know what that exactly means” Registered Prefixes A registered prefix is a breeders statement of integrity, it is a name, word or...
Mongrel Breed
On September 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 colored horses or colored cobs. A very high percentage...
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 Morgan's horse, Figure, gave birth to the Morgan Horse. Three Arabian stallions and 74 mares gave birth to the Thoroughbred horse. The...
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 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. Bat...
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. GG L Divo, Photographed by Mark J Barrett Cushti Bok arrived...
People, Vision, Species
The name "Gypsy Vanner Horse", like "American Quarter Horse," can be broken down into three parts. The group of people responsible for the breed, the vision or purpose of the breed, and the species of animal. American Quarter Horse Photo by Scott Smudsky Gypsy...
FAQ’s About Gypsy Vanners
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...