Education

Educational Documents

1. • Gypsy Vanner Breed History:

     1. Short Stories From a Long Journey

     2. Gypsy Vanners & Breed Formation

   • Breed Standard/ Conformation:

     1. Photo Guide to the Gypsy Vanner Breed Standard

     2. What is a Breed Standard

     3. The Beauty in Balance

     4. Wayne Hipsley conformation / showing clinic Nov 2021

   • Common FAQs:

     1. Vanner 2022 GVHS FAQS*

   • Hands-On Activity Guides:

     Coming Soon!

   • Health topics:

     1.  Vanner 2021- Equine Metabolic Disorders*

     2. Vanner 2022- Pssm1 and the Gypsy Vanner *

     3. Vanner 2022- What is Foal Immunodeficiency*

     4. Vanner 2020- Don’t Go Nuts About Gelding Your Vanner*

     5. Gypsy Vanner Genetic Tests, Color and Patterns Explained

     6. PSSM1 Information

   • Training/Competing:

     1. Vanner 2022- Finding Third Gear*

     2. Vanner 2022- Getting Started with your Gypsy Vanner in Dressage*

     3. Vanner 2021- Your Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Horse Show*

     4. 2025 GVHS Rule Book

     5. Vanner 2021- Equine Trail Sports*

     6. Vanner 2023- Perfecting Showmanship*

     7. Vanner 2023- The Gypsy Vanner- Versatility as a Ranch Horse*

     8. Vanner 2020- Gypsy Vanners in America*

     9. Vanner 2020- Back to the Basics- Supporting Our Equine Athletes*

   • Breeding/Raising Foals:

     1. Vanner 2020- Tips on Establishing a Selective Breeding Program*

     2. Vanner 2020- Raising the Perfect Colt*

     3. Vanner 2020- The Business of Boys*

   • Other Educational Topics:

     1. Vanner 2021- Saddle Fitting*

     2. Vanner 2022- The Defining Trait of the Gypsy Vanner*

     3. Evaluating Your Gypsy Vanner

     4. Gypsy Vanner Buyers Guide

     5. Performance Evaluations

     6. Harness Fit and Adjustment

     7. Harness Bits and More

     8. Saddle Fitting Clinic Nov 2021