Aly MacDraven
Oooo I want your autograph!
ME : Born to an Elven King and evidently a Goddess. Features show her fathers people, but her coloring of flame-red hair and sea green eyes show her mothers, and she has a temper to match.She loves fiercely those she deems worthy, and doesn't really waste time on the others. Recently wed to Zindelo Lovari, and is madly in love with him.
She has a grown son from a past love, and a babe with the same man who tore her heart out.
She is found mostly at the side of her Queen, or in the Ales 'n Tales Tavern. Her days are spent at the docks she loves. She adores her lieges, King Byron, and Queen Caillean.
Location : Southleigh Castle, Ravenwood-Port MacDraven, Lovari House-Vatra
Occupation/Titles : Duchess Ravenwood, Minister of Defense, Wife of the Rom Baro-Zindelo of the Lovari, Princess of the Ta'rhani people
Humor : "...an' there I was...."
Number of posts : 631
Registration date : 2007-09-26
 | Subject: ABOUT THE BREED  Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:26 am | |
|  The Gypsy Vanner (USA) or Gypsy Horse (USA), Gypsy Cob (USA and UK), Coloured Cob (UK) or "Tinker Horse" is a breed of horse which is usually of Tobianodraft horse
characteristics. There is no exact known history of the Gypsy Cob. It
is believed that the Gypsy Cobs are descended from a combination of Shires, Clydesdales, Friesians, and Dales Ponies with their origins in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
CharacteristicsThere is no set color standard for Gypsy Cobs, although the two most common are piebald and skewbald, two variations of pinto
coloring. The typical Gypsy Cob is known for an abundance of hair and
"feather" (long hair starting at the cannon bone and flowing down over
the hooves).The build is powerful and compact, with a short neck and back. The
Gypsy Cob is fairly large, the typical horse measuring between 14 and
17 hands.
There is no height limit in the registry. The cannon circumference can
range from 8" to 12". The chest is broad with well sprung ribs, the
hips are heavy, they have short backs, strong shoulders, and the
withers are rounded. The hair should be straight and silky, kinky hair
is a fault. Their legs should have heavy bone set on large hooves,
their hind legs should not be too straight. Gypsy Cobs must also have
excellent endurance, and be able to go long distances without tiring.They are also known as Gypsy Horses or Irish Tinkers. A related type
is the Drum Horse which is a Gypsy Cob crossed with any type of draft
horse (most commonly Clydesdales or Shires).
HistoryThe Gypsy Cob was bred to be a wagon horse.[2] These horses were bred by the Romany, and pulled wagons or "caravans" known as Vardos, which is a type of covered wagon that people lived in.[2]
They were also used as riding horses for children. Today, the Gypsy Cob
is no longer used for pulling Vardos, but it is still looked upon as a
symbol of power and strength among the Romany[2]Up until the late 20th century, the Gypsy Cob was not a recognized breed. Not much is known about the bloodlines of Gypsy Cobs because pedigrees were usually kept secret and only family members knew the details.[3] However, as the interest in the breed grew, several breed registries developed. The first registered horses were imported to North America in November 1996. There are three different registry classifications for the breed, based on height. If the horse is under 14 hands, it is considered to be a mini Gypsy. If the horse is 14-15.2 hands high, it is known as a classic Gypsy, and if the breed is 15.2 or taller, it is known as a grand Gypsy.[4] In 2004, the breed became recognized by the United States Dressage Federation All Breeds Program, and can win breed-specific awards whenever it wins a dressage event or any event sponsored by the USDF.[3] | |
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