What’s in a name…? - Traveling within the World2024-03-28T17:57:53Zhttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/forum/topics/whats-in-a-name?groupUrl=cushtibokgypsyvannerhorse&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Gypsy Horse is also known…tag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2011-02-23:2185477:Comment:1051002011-02-23T20:18:41.994ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p>The Gypsy Horse is also known in the US as a Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner; and in its homelands of England and Ireland, it is known simply as a “cob” or “proper cob”.</p>
<p>Described as “a people-sized drafter", the Gypsy Horse possesses the heavy bone and broad body of a draft horse, but on a smaller scale than the Shire and Clydesdale from which the breed is derived. This heavier body build gives him a broad back and great stability. Moreover, his rider is relatively close to the ground.…</p>
<p>The Gypsy Horse is also known in the US as a Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner; and in its homelands of England and Ireland, it is known simply as a “cob” or “proper cob”.</p>
<p>Described as “a people-sized drafter", the Gypsy Horse possesses the heavy bone and broad body of a draft horse, but on a smaller scale than the Shire and Clydesdale from which the breed is derived. This heavier body build gives him a broad back and great stability. Moreover, his rider is relatively close to the ground. Thus, while not a high performance horse with respect to great speed and incredible agility, he makes a very stable all-around mount well suited to most equestrian sports. Gypsy Horses are being used in dressage, Western riding, Hunt Seat, jumping, and of course, driving. Coupled with this stable body type is a docile and easy-going personality.</p>
<p>Because the Gypsy Horse lived and worked closely with the entire Gypsy family, he was bred to be gentle, easily managed, and kind. And what an appearance! With the extravagant feathering and bold coloring typical of the breed, his appearance evokes joy in all who see him. This breed has it all!</p>