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'A
perfect caravan horse is strong, intelligent, docile, athletic,
colorful and has excellent endurance. It is our mission
to show that these same traits would make the perfect horse
for any number of pursuits.'– The Gypsy Vanner Horse |
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POINTS OF CONFORMATION
- Short
back in proportion to overall body (short distance between
last rib to point of hip).
- Broad
chest.
- Heavy
well-rounded hips (slab sided or severely sloping hindquarters
are considered a fault).
- Heavy
flat bone at the knee, ample hooves (small contracted
hooves are considered a fault).
- Feathering
that begins at the knees or near the hocks extending over
the front of the hooves. Ample to abundant mane and tail.
- Sweet
head (fine head on a strong neck in harmony with the horse's
overall look).
- Disposition
(the horse should exhibit traits of intelligence, kindness,
and docility --- overly aggressive behavior is considered
a fault).
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Height
classifications are split into three categories:
Under 14 Hands: Mini Vanner
14 H to 15.2 H: Classic Vanner
15.2 H and up: Grand Vanner
ABOUT
GYPSY VANNER HORSES
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