Name of Breed: Gypsy
Also known as Gypsy Vanner, Gypsy Cob, Colored Cob, Irish Cob, and Tinker Horse
Height: 14.2 to 15.2 hands
Colors: Can come in any color, however they commonly have a mixture of colors and piebalds and skewbalds are popular in the breed.
Physical Characteristics: Simply gorgeous! The foals are also adorable.
A round heavy chest, a heavy head with tapering at the muzzle, feathers at the feet, stocky, arched neck, small ears that curve inward, short back, broad chest, heavy hips, and long hindquarters with a crease down the middle.
A round heavy chest, a heavy head with tapering at the muzzle, feathers at the feet, stocky, arched neck, small ears that curve inward, short back, broad chest, heavy hips, and long hindquarters with a crease down the middle.
Additional Info: Bred for more than a hundred years and originate from England and Ireland. They are often seen at renaissance fairs. They are used as driving horses and can also be competed in jumping and are quite versatile. They are naturally calm and collected.
Works Cited: http://www.gypsymvp.com
(*Please note, these are not my pictures)
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