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MVVR is a small farm located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
We feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon this amazing breed of horse and to be able to share our love for them with others.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE GYPSY HORSE
Traditionally a "cob" in the UK was a comparatively short-legged, sturdy type with an easy-going nature. Ideally, a small head, which probably brought about the saying that "A Cob should have the back end of a cook and the head of a lady". Fairly heavy boned and of medium height with obvious draft influence; even so he could pick up a good pace when in harness and was also very popular as a hunter/jump mount. The Gypsy Horse has been bred in a true cob mold but also with the unique qualities, as described above, for which the Romany folk bred.
The Gypsy Horse gains popularity with each new person he meets. He is an "all-around" horse - equally suitable for riding or driving, and is healthy, hardy, and strong. He is the answer for the average horse-loving family who longs for a horse that is easy to manage and keep, and who meets the needs of young and old alike. He has a warm, loveable nature which is active, kind, intelligent, and willing. According to description he had to be "fleet of foot, a good jumper, a good swimmer and able to carry a substantial weight on his back". He also had to be capable of drawing heavy loads of timber. Throughout the ages he has flourished and worked, often in poverty-stricken conditions. This was the sort of life that has shaped the Gypsy Horse into what he is today.
After a long period of disregard and neglect, the Gypsy Horse has finally come back into his own. Time and time again, he continues to prove himself to be the ideal trekking animal with his safe, sure-footed responsiveness. He is unrivalled for private driving and is a natural jumper. In addition, he is perfect for the disabled rider who benefits from his tractable and gentle disposition. The Gypsy Horse is, beyond doubt, the most versatile of animals in existence and long ago established a reputation as the best ride and drive animal in the world.
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Limerick Ivalace Madison
Clover Emma Louise Cannon
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PEDIGREE
Sweeper's Limerick Legacy
Foaled April 13, 2005
Roadsweeper (US) x Kaeli
Color DNA: EE, Tt
GVHS Registration #GV00290F1
GHA Registration #GHA00034
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Limerick was our first Gypsy Horse, and it is because of his beauty inside and out that we fell in love with the Gypsy Horse breed.
His dam is Kaeli, from Big Pine Farm; and he is the first son of Roadsweeper, from Gypsy Gold.
On March 2nd, 2007, Limerick injured his left eye and it had to be removed. But it has not altered his personality at all and has not hindered his training. He has been started under saddle and you would never know that he only has one eye.
Limmy is now a gelding, living the good life among "his girls". He is doing very well under saddle and we're excited about taking him out and about in the coming years!
Bob the Blagdon's Ivalace, AKA "Ivy"
Foaled July 4, 2006
Bob the Blagdon x Tom Price's Bay Mare
Color DNA: Ee, tt
GVHS Registration #GV01023F
GCDHA Registration #FGI061335M
GHA Registration #GHA00142
Ivy is a black blagdon filly sired by one of the most well-known Gypsy stallions in the world, Bob the Blagdon. Her dam is a broodmare owned by Tom Price, one of the most highly respected Gypsy Horse breeders in the UK.
She arrived at MVVR on May 6, 2007 and when she stepped off the trailer, we were blown away! Ivy had more feather, mane, and tail as a yearling than many 2 year olds! This filly is going to be a legend, just like her sire. We are so in love with her and can't wait to see the bright future that lies ahead for her.
Freeland's Madison
Foaled June 16, 2006
Prince Charming x Madam Rosa
GVHS Registration #GV00544F1
GHA Registration #GHA00141
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Madison was bred by Freelands Gypsy Horses and was MVVR's first filly. She arrived here December 11, 2006 and we couldn't be more pleased with her. She has a beautiful refined head and simply breathtaking movement. We have taken Madison to several shows and breed demos, and she simply shines and loves the crowd.
Madison's dam is Madam Rosa, a fabulous riding and driving mare who pulled a wagon for 2 years in a row to the biggest Gypsy Horse fair 120 miles round trip, and drove her first owner to and from work every day, as well. She is a "Vanner" in the truest sense of the word. She has produced some of the most incredible horses, including the phenomenal mare Panda Rose, to whom Prince Charming is a full brother.
Madison's sire is Prince Charming, who is bred from the renowned "Rose Line" of mares. These are considered some of the best blooded mares through out England and Ireland.These bloodlines are from generations of highly selective breeding, and they breed true and fabulous. His sire, Sid's Good Stallion", was also considered to be one of the best sires in England and Ireland. Sadly his sire passed away. Prince Charming is the last of that stallion and mare combination, so his blood is irreplaceable. Prince has the conformation, feather and most importantly the superb temperament sought after in this magical breed.
WR Esmeralda's Clover
Foaled April 20, 2007
The Gypsy King x Esmeralda
GVHS Registration #GV01271F1
GHA Registration #GHA00261
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Clover is a beautiful solid black filly who has it all...stunning looks, gentle temperament, amazing athleticism, and an unbelievable pedigree.
Her dam Esmeralda was hand-selected to be a foundation mare for the breed, and thus was one of the first 16 Gypsy Horses to land on US soil. Her sire, The Gypsy King, was the first Gypsy Horse stallion imported to America. She carries the bloodlines of some of the greatest Gypsy Horses in history, and she will no doubt continue their legacy.
Clover has been trained using natural horsemanship methods (Parelli/Clinton Anderson/Craig Cameron) since birth and has been lightly backed as a two year old. She is very accepting and in tune with her rider, even at such an early stage in training. She has also started driving training and did well transitioning from ground driving to the training cart. Clover trailer loads, ties, clips, leads, stands calmly for the farrier, and she LOVES water all over her, so bathing is EASY!
Clover's personality is that of confident intelligence, curiosity, and athletic playfulness. She will be ready for training under saddle this Spring.
DFG Emma Louise
Foaled March 5, 2008
Royal x Tilly Ann
Color DNA: EE, TT
GHA Registration #GHA00269
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Emma is a very uniquely-marked piebald, top-quality Gypsy Horse filly. We feel she will be a strong addition to our breeding program in the coming years.
Her dam, Tilly Ann of Dragon Fire Gypsy, is a very heavy mare who is a wonderful example of the versatility of the breed, having been shown in training level dressage with scores in the 70's!
Her sire, Royal of Hope of Glory Gypsy Horses, is a stallion well-known in the US for the fabulous foals he has produced.
RWF Duke's Scout
Foaled June 6, 2010
Duke of Running Winds (Gypsy) x Maya (APHA)
Color DNA: E?, T?, Aa
GHA Heritage Division Registration Pending
Scout is the first half-Gypsy foal we've known and we are blown away by the potential of this cross. And a bay tobiano with her color pattern...she is EXACTLY what we hoped from this breeding and more!
FIRST, we would like to stress that every breeding of any animal should be done responsibly, whether producing purebred or crossbred offspring...with knowledge of form for function, temperaments of both parents, avoidance of potential health concerns, and the means to keep that animal for life should it be necessary.
Horses of Gypsy Heritage tend to inherit many of the qualities and characteristics that the Gypsy Horse has to offer - temperament, bone substance, long manes/forelocks, flashy movement, and feather. By adding these traits to the desirable traits of another breed (in this case a high quality APHA paint mare with superb conformation and temperament) the goal is to combine the best of both. Scout is a fantastic example of what can be achieved by responsible crossbreeding for function. We are so excited to see what this filly will accomplish. She will be a dream performance horse!
Scout's Sire:
Duke is sired by UK's handsome and well-known stallion "The Rocking Horse" (DNA verified); and is out of "The Bunny Mare" (owned by SD Farms/bred by Bunny Holmes, now deceased) who is own daughter of the Legendary "Shogun Horse" by the original "Kent Horse".
Duke is a fine example of what a true and traditional Gypsy Stallion should be in every way! He has such wonderful qualities that only a Gypsy can portray, starting with his most sweet personality, eagerness to learn all new things, possessing the natural ability to retain all he learns so quickly. His striking presence, breathtaking beauty, and superb temperament captivate all who meet him.
Scout's Dam:
Maya is a top-quality APHA mare, with near perfect conformation. She was very generous with Scout in passing along her athletic build, and adorable little quirky blaze.
Sale Price: $19,500
Height: 14.2hh
In Foal: No (Will be bred to Silky Boy
of West Hill Ranches)
We are offering for sale Clover, a beautiful solid black filly who has it all...stunning looks, gentle temperament, amazing athleticism, and an unbelievable pedigree. Her DNA color test verified that she is heterozygous for black (Ee), so depending on the stallion, she could produce black or red-based, and solid or tobiano offspring! A world of exciting possibilities with this girl!
Clover has been trained using natural horsemanship methods (Parelli/Clinton Anderson/Craig Cameron) since birth and has been lightly backed as a two year old. She is very accepting and in tune with her rider, even at such an early stage in training. She has also started driving training and did well transitioning from ground driving to the training cart. Clover trailer loads, ties, clips, leads, stands calmly for the farrier, and she LOVES water all over her, so bathing is EASY! (How come the white horses never love water?? lol)
Clover's personality is that of confident intelligence, curiosity, and athletic playfulness. She will be ready for training under saddle this Spring and she will be a great mount for most any discipline, but we know she'll steal the show in the Dressage or Jumping arena if given the chance.
If interested or need more info, please call 828-275-9826 or email ECSescilla_aol.com.
MVR Limerick's Abigail, aka "Abby"
Foaled January 10, 2010
Sweeper's Limerick Legacy x WR Esmeralda's Clover
Sale Price: $12,000
GHA Registration: Pending
We are offering for sale Abigail, aka "Abby", who is our first "home-bred" foal, and we are so proud! She is everything we had hoped for and MORE! Her dam is our lovely black mare, Clover, and her sire is the one-and-only Limerick. Her sire has been gelded to insure that he has the highest quality of life, so she is the only foal who will carry on his bloodlines to future generations. So she's a very special girl!
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