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Why Breed To A Gypsy Cob?

 

 

 

The Gypsy Cob is a medium-sized draft breed. It is a versatile, highly intelligent, gentle athlete. The Gypsy Vanner Cob possesses the large bone and foot of its draft horse ancestors. It is a short-coupled horse with tremendous strength and stamina for its size. In England, it is typical for a Gypsy Cob to trot all day pulling the family’s heavy living wagon. They are also used successfully for fox hunting and jumping. The Gypsy Cob has the calm, quiet disposition of the cold-blooded horses. Their sensible nature makes them a perfect choice for nervous adults, trick training, children's mounts and many more. They are calm and adapt easily to any discipline.





 

 

In addition to its physical attributes, the Gypsy Vanner possesses lovely colour and tremendous hair. They come in a variety of pinto patterns and colours. Most typically they are black and white with brown or blue eyes. The thick, luxurious manes and tails combined with the flowing feather give the Gypsy Vanners a magical quality. The have a proud carriage that exudes confidence and power.

A fairly new breed to Australia, although already Gypsy Vanners and Gypsy crosses are making their mark in the USA in driving, dressage, low jumping, and pleasure riding. Their size and work ethic enables them to be successful in any discipline. Best of all, with their extraordinary colour and hair they are breathtaking at anything they do!

 

 

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