The Gypsies Vanner Horse is the worlds first Internet breed, making it vulnerable to confusing messages, multiple names and efforts focused on commerce – not the establishment of a breed.
In this … The Vanner Blog, we will bring clarity to the breed and honor recognition and a better understanding of the people, by embracing the breeds original mission and goals with the pure intent of every word.
Since Caveman, a campfire has been a place to share ideas. Have a seat, we have knowledge to share.
Dennis Thompson, Founder of GVHS
The Pheno-Vanner
Learn about the Phenotype (the look) of the Gypsy Vanner Horse
Dennis Thompson | July 2023
Understanding Prefixes
“I noted that your horses have “GG” before their name, but I do not know what that exactly means”
Learn about prefixes, the importance of breed integrity encouraged by a prefix program, and suggestions on improving the current GVHS prefix program.
Dennis Thompson | June 2023
History of the Gypsy Vanner Horse
It’s not often one has the opportunity to discover a horse, then go on to introduce that unique animal to the world and establish it as a recognized breed. Yet that is precisely the journey that Dennis and Cindy Thompson of Ocala, Florida made with the Gypsy Vanner Horse.
Dennis Thompson | June 2022
The Breed Standard and Essential Knowledge
A broad overview of the breed standards and common questions about the Gypsy Vanner horse.
Dennis Thompson | June 2022
People, Vision, Species
A breakdown of the name of the “Gypsy Vanner Horse”.
Dennis Thompson | June 2022
DNA Verified Genetics
An explanation of the importance of DNA Verified Genetics to the integrity of the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed.
Dennis Thompson | September 2022
Keeping Them Quotable
“Your horses remind me of living carousel horses”
Dennis Thompson | July 2022
The First Internet breed
The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society is the first breed registry founded in the age of the internet. Learn about the challenges this came with
Dennis Thompson | July 2022
The Crossing of Breeds
While some breeds are not adversely affected by cross breeding, The Gypsy Vanner Horse is not one of them. “Cross it and you redefine the temperament and look of The Gypsies Vanner Horse”
Dennis Thompson | September 2022
The Mongrel Breed
An Irishman posted “No cob is pure blood, a gypsy cob is a mongrel mixed breed.” The Vanner is not a mongrel breed, learn why below.
Dennis Thompson | October 2022
