The Gypsy Vanner horse wasn't developed until the mid-eighteen hundreds in the British Isles by the Romanichals (Gypsies) to pull their decorated wagons all over Europe. They are considered a small draft horse/heavy carriage breed. It wasn't until after WWII when they became popular in the world. The Welsh Cob, Dales Pony, Fell Pony, Shire, and Clydesdale helped create the modern Gypsy Vanner Horse. Several registries began in 1996. They are known as the Irish Cob in the UK and Ireland, the Tinker in Europe, and The Gypsy Vanner in the U.S.
The height averages around 14.2hh. All solid colors, most Pinto patterns, and recently the Leopard Complex. The Pinto Gypsy Vanner was going strong until after WWII, when solid colored horses became the desire. They are also known to carry the Pearl Gene in some families. And it is not unusual to see a Gypsy Vanner with pattern combinations between two Pinto patterns (Tobino, Tobiano/Splash, and Splash/Sabino being the most common).
Breyerfest 2020 Store Special Faugh-A-Ballagh, Diorama Contest prize Feis, and Single Day Ticket Special Orkney are all perfect examples of the Gypsy Vanner Horse.
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