Gypsy Vanner Horses at Blarney Stone Acres
About Gypsy Vanner Horses
Gypsy horses have been called "golden retrievers with hooves." Their natural disposition is to be friendly, calm, and gentle. As you can see from the photograph to the right, my daughter decided to rest on top of one of our Gypsy horses while it was lying down in a paddock. The animal simply would not stand up until she was safely out of the way! And if you click on the image, you can view other examples of how "easy" these creatures are.
Gypsy Vanner horses excel at virtually every equestrian activity, including driving, dressage, and both English- and Western-style riding. They can even jump tolerably well — an amazing feat for a big-boned animal that was originally bred to pull heavy caravan wagons!
As of 2004, the United States Dressage Federation now officially recognizes Gypsy Vanners as an accepted dressage horse and list them in their All Breeds program.
It is this mix of beauty, versatility, and temperament that makes Gypsy horses such appealing animals and an ideal choice as a family Gypsy horse for riders young and old alike, and of all skill levels. Our Gypsy horses are available for sale...if you're interested in owning one of these beautiful animals, don't hesitate to contact us.