The Gypsy Vanner is known by many names: Gypsy Horses, Gypsy Cobs, Romany Cobs, Irish Cobs, Tinkers, Vanners, Traveler's Horses. They all describe a horse of the same general type. These horses are a combination of many breeds, including Friesians and Dales.  Our two foundation mares were imported from Ireland, so they are from Irish Draft, Irish Half-blood, Connemara, Clydesdale and Shire stock. They posses a calm temperament, which was important to the families that used them to pull the grand caravans - or vardos - of the Gypsies.

These horses are excellent for driving and make great jumpers, dressage mounts or western. Traditionally they are used to pull the Gypsy caravans and the children ride them bareback.

The foundation of Midnight Sun Ranch(the Gypsy side, anyway): Ailish and Kiah

There are numerous different registries all around the world. We are members of a few, including ones here in the United States: the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association and the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. The Irish Cob Society (ISC) is based in Ireland, and we are also in process of becoming members of that. Each registry has its own set of high standards horses must meet to be accepted. To get more information on these registries, visit the links provided to your right.

More local gypsy friends, Morning Star and Fion.

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