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ntroducing the Traditional Gypsy Cob.The traditional gypsy cob is one of the types of horses created and used by the gypsy/traveller folk of Ireland and Great Britain. They are a pure breeding type of small draft horse complete with full manes, tails and feathers. A Landrace breed in its home countries there is yet to be a definitive registry. Many European registries are lumping all Gypsy Horses together under the name of Irish Tinkers. The Traditional Gypsy Cob (or Vanner) is a distinct body type. 
A combination of a variety of British and Irish breeds including the Shire, Clydesdale, and
Dales, the gypsy cob displays its draft heritage in a compact form. Standing between 13.2 and
16 hands (majority between 14.2 and 15.2 hands) and sporting over 8 1/2 inches
of bone, the breed is further noted by its heavy feathers and abundant
mane and tail. They come in a variety of colors both solid and spotted. The
gypsy cobs have been bred and
selected to be a strong economical horse. Strong because a single horse is used to pull the caravan
home of the gypsy/Travellers. Economical because that same horse had to be able to withstand all
weather conditions without shelter and grow and thrive by grazing the sides of the road.
Finally these horses were selected by temperament. As a member of the family and
a horse constantly on the road they had to be
steady, fearless, and kind.
Today the gypsy cob makes a wonderful all round horse. Whether your interest is in driving, riding, jumping,
or working a Traditional Gypsy Cob might be right for you.
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