"Horsemanship is not merely a matter of bodily skills, but is based on scholarship, and, therefore, is a matter of mind and intellect. Good horsemanship is based on proper character development and, therefore, is also a matter of mentality and spirit.Without the correct attitudes and insights, there cannot be the right sport." -Charles de Kunffy
"It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall."-Mexican Proverb.
"It's a lot like nuts and bolts-If the rider's nuts, the horse bolts!"-Nicholas Evans
Also known as: Gypsy Cob, Irish Tinker Pony, Romany Cob, Irish Cob.
The Gypsy Vanner Horse was bred by the gypsies primarily to pull their caravans known as 'vardo'. However, the horses were not recognised as an official breed until 1996. The gypsy vanner horses look like small shire horses with long, cascading manes, tails and feathers with short backs, strong shoulders and rounded withers.The breed contains blood from shires, clydesdales, friesians as well as dales and fell ponies. Most of these horses are found in Ireland and England, but they can now be found in other countries such as Australia, Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico, Germany, France and the Netherlands. They are not only used for driving in these countries, but are also used for dressage, pleasure riding, low jumping, children's mounts and even Western riding! 
