Gypsy Registry of America, Inc.

MERGER IMPASSE After meeting in good faith on March 20, 2008 with GCDHA for discussions of a merger of our two organizations and spend- ing four months in negotiations, we have still not received a viable proposal from the GCDHA nor have they agreed to the Celebrating the 4th of July proposals we have sent them. So at this time we are at an impasse. We continue to conduct our registry business under the Gypsy Style in California! new Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. name our membership voted for.

Volume 6 Number 3 BOARD OF DIRECTOR MINUTES September 2008 August 31, 2008 6:16 PM CENTRAL Jan Easter present in GHRA office. Deb Prichard, Cheryl Lang and Nichole Dillon-Lee via phone, Sue Niesen called in later. Members Priscilla & David Cox in attendance.

Jan informed the board that she sent accountant Sandra Vogel, Stennes & Sabath CPA, the name change documents for filing the name change with the IRS.

The board reviewed a letter by Debbi Howard saying the increase in registration/DNA fees makes it no longer affordable for her to raise crossbreds.

Discussion ensued. The crossbred registry was not intended for people raising crossbreds, it was to keep track of the off- spring of purebreds. The cost is the same to do the paperwork whether it is a crossbred or a purebred, and price breaks did not need to be adjusted according to a person’s ability to sell .

Nichole proposed and Deb seconded to respond to her “The rulebook states that once a rule is put into place that it cannot be changed for 2 years, and the board recommended that if Debbi Howard wishes to, she can submit a price rule change at that time.” The board passed this proposal unanimously.

The Rulebook is getting ready to be reprinted and several rulebook clarifications needed to be addressed. The Board voted to change: (E) Trail 1. Western Attire changed to (E) Trail 1. Any discipline (Western, English, Australian, etc.) (E) Trail 6. Exhibitor Requirements: Exhibitor must use only one on the reins and may not be changed except when: (Exception: When split reins are used they must be crossed and both hands must be on both reins.) changed to (E) Trail 6. Exhibitor Requirements: Exhibitor in Western discipline must use only one hand on the reins and may not be changed except when split reins are used they must be crossed and both hands must be on both reins; or whatever hand position is appropriate for the discipline used.

Because members have expressed a desire to use Australian or other equipment that is not appropriate for English Pleasure or Western Pleasure Classes, the Board decided to add: (D1) OPEN PLEASURE: Judged 70% on manners (in motion and rest), performance of horse and suitability to the rider and performance; 20% condition, fit and appropriateness of tack; and 10% on neatness, attire, and overall impression. Horses are to enter to the right, shall be worked both ways of the ring at a walk, and canter and line up in the center of

GYPSY HORSE REGISTRY OF AMERICA, INC. the ring. Horses should easily and stand quietly. The judge may at his/her discretion back only the finalist. Any discipline (Western, English, Australian, etc.) may be used, equipment and dress to match the discipline used. Excessive Speed to be penalized.

Gypsy Tails GHRA registry information

Logo discussion. The Board agreed to use the logo of the horse pulling the caravan, in which the caravan is made up of the words “Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc.”, as an interim logo until we find the art we wish to use.

Website registrations/on line server for registry Again we discussed the online registration and online server for the Registry, and will make contact with the programmer to start the wheels in motion for this to come about.

GCSA “official historical photographer”, the board agreed to make Megan Parks the official historical editorial photographer for the Fort Worth Stock Show in January.

Golden Feather Award print. The new pastel for the certificates for Gold, Silver and Bronze Lifetime Achievement Awards has been airbrush imaged and will be ready soon for presentation to the horses that achieve this award.

The Board went in to executive session at 6:30 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:54 p.m.

Jan stated that she re-contacted the National Snaffle Association for an Alliance Partnership.

The registrations are at 607 horses and the membership is at 553 and the Board decided to re-contact the USEF

The Board was asked to review the last 2 sets of minutes and registry news for the newsletter that is ready to go to publication. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AND VOTING RESULTS Board of Directors Meeting 6-30-08 Meeting was called to order 6:15pm in attendance Jan, Sue & Cheryl

A special meeting for a ballot was called for June 30, 2008 at the home office. Present were Jan Easter and by phone were Cheryl Lang and Sue Niesen. Bal- lots were tallied and all the proposals passed with over 2/3rds majority.

Our vote on our organizations name Gypsy Society of America, Inc. was passed to change the name to Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Lawyers foresee no problems with the Name change it should go smoothly. (Application was made to the State of Texas and approved and legal documents returned to the Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. on the first of August). (See press release on page 3)

An advertising campaign will begin in September to make the public aware of the name change. We are now starting the process of changing all the documents and paperwork, including the registration documents. The GCSA registration papers are still valid and will always be valid, when the new registration certificates are in use, if members wish to have their GCSA certificates changed to the new GHRA certificates they can do so at the lowest fee for a new document, which would be at this time a transfer fee. You would need to send in the original certificate with 2 new photos and a work order stating that you wish the new certifi- cate. Show horses may wish to do this to prevent confusion at shows. Otherwise, new certificates will be issued when a horse’s papers come in for any transac- tion.

Youth to pay a one time fee of $10 for their membership, and remain in good standing till the age of 18 years old passed and we hope to see more youth partici- pation in the MAP program as well as in all Gypsy Horse Shows.

Replace Article VII-Directors Section 1, Enumeration and Qualifications (A) Number of Directors (1) to read Each region shall have one (1) Director passed and a nomination form for Region 3. AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN are included with this newsletter.

Delete Section 3 Term (B) Limitation of Term (this limited an officer to only 6 years service.) This passed, this will allow any director to serve on any position on the executive committee as long as they are elected as a board member by their region. Change regions to as follows: Region 1. CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WDC, WV

Page 2 GYPSY TAILS Press Release—for distribution to local papers and magazines

The Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. The newly renamed Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. has been growing steadily in both membership and rec- ognition since its creation in 2003. Originally called the Gypsy Cob Society of America, Inc., the organization has nearly 600 members, both in the U.S. and internationally. It provides a variety of services, including registration, an online studbook, a breeders list, a Merit Award program and a full-color quarterly newsletter full of articles, including interviews and pictures featuring GHRA members and their Gypsy Horses. “The decision to change the name was made at this year’s annual meeting,” says co-founder and GHRA president Jan Easter. “Although the term ‘cob’ really refers to type rather than a size, people tend to associate that word with the idea of a large or a very small horse. We wanted to emphasize that our horses come in a full range of sizes, and make it clear that this is a registry, with comprehensive services for breeders as well as owners.” Such services include both an online studbook and a DNA database of all horses registered with the GHRA, a valu- able tool to keep track of bloodlines and specific genetic traits such as color coat patterns unique to the breed. “Our studbook provides information on the 600+ horses registered with us, including age, color, gender, sire, dam, parent qualification, cur- rent owner and whether the horse was imported or born in the U.S.,” says Easter. “We want to create records as detailed as possible, records that will be even more valuable as the number of Gypsy Horses bred in this country grows.” The GHRA also has a Merit Award program, a yearly High-Point award for participation in a variety of activities, including open and breed shows, parades, playdays and trail rides. “People can win this award in a number of GHRA divi- sions,” says Easter. “It’s a great way to encourage our Gypsy Horse owners to participate in every type of equine event, and we’re seeing them compete in events as diverse as Western and , , cutting, show , combined driving and carriage driving. They have great fun doing this, and the public learns how versatile our Gypsy Horses really are.” The GHRA also works to include Gypsy Horses in some of the most prestigious equine events in the nation. “Next year,” says Easter, “the Gypsy Horse World Show will be held at the Fort Worth Stock Show in Texas, one of the largest equine events in the country. Over 900,000 people came to the Stock Show this year, and almost 3,000 equines were on ex- hibit. Participating in 2009 will be a terrific showcase for our breed. And on our website right now, “ she adds, “ you’ll find a list of other events that welcome Gypsy Horses, in New York, California, Indiana, Colorado, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Ten- nessee… the list just keep growing.” Easter encourages people to visit the GHRA’s website, at www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org. “It’s a great source for information. You can read interviews with some of the original gypsy breeders, learn about the Merit Award pro- gram and check our studbook .” Plus, she says, there’s a , a breed history, a list of breeders and owners organ- ized by state, the GHRA rulebook, and a complete set of forms. “We have all that and more online. “ The GHRA exists to serve the needs and interests of Gypsy Horse breeders and owners, states Easter. “That’s our main goal, but we’ve also been a way for people who love this breed to connect with each other. Just take a look at the stories and photos in the online issues of our newsletter. You’ll see what a joy it is for people to own a Gypsy Horse.”

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 Page 3 Work Day held at the registry office or how to build obstacles for a

On the HOT Summer afternoon, ends and place it in a circle, for a eighteen happy fun-loving Gypsy ground tie. Horse owners got together in Obstacle 2 is some bisque eggs Springtown, Texas at the registry from the local feed store. You know office from as far away as Okla- the ones they use to fake chickens homa, Abilene, Terrell, Waxaha- out that there are eggs in a nest. chie, Anna, Double Oak & Burleson Well the competitor picks one up for the purpose of WOWING the and then puts it in an empty nest in crowds at upcoming shows a tree… aww the poor birdies lost by building obstacles for the Trail their egg, but look how nice Gypsy Classes. Horse people are they return the Gail Finger and Penny Mayer work lost foundling…. on the Appleby sign for the arena. This is an incredible duplicate of the sign you would see as you are com- Ben Alexander was a real trooper ing into Appleby Fair in England. and braved the heat while Mom This is a Jennifer was inside and out working great exam- on everything. Gail, Marcus and ple of how Joe helped and worked as inspec- you can tors…. log inspectors that is…. take a card- board box for gar- ments and make it into an incredi- ble piece of art to deco- rate the arena and make your shows much for fun for the participants as well as the spec- OK now we need something differ- OK that was easy, we bought that… tators. ent, how bout crossing a troll’s Next in line is backing through the bridge? Well first you need a troll… L. And what do you make an L out he was kinda flat so Maureen of??? Logs?? No that is too heavy, stuffed his salvation army find how bout 4” pvc pipe painted to clothes… look like logs, and wow what a tal- ent Don and Debbie Stone are out in the 100 degree+ weather painting logs?

But that was not an obstacle it is just an arena decorations, so on we go to building obstacles. The first one is easy peasy, it was a 150’ garden hose, you cut off the metal then hubby Greg donated his head,

Page 4 GYPSY TAILS Obstacles for Oklahoma & Stock Show cont. oh wait which one is Greg? really appreci- ated every- thing you have

Time for another arena decoration, don’t think this on will be ready in Yeah, I think we got the right head time for the Oklahoma State Fair, but how bout a lock ness monster to stand in the water obstacle???? We are using a blue tarp for the water obstacle (no water), with painted white 2”x4” boards around done, and won’t the spectators be the edge to hold the edges down. thrilled with all the special touches Then the last obstacle we are going like a British phone booth (another to use is a drag. Which is a burlap cardboard construction from Gail bag filled with aluminum cans with a Finger), a mannequin dressed like a rope tied around it, and has to be drug from one spot to another. It was a very busy day in very hot on the troll. sun for the outside worker bees, and of course the rest of us were in Then we painted a piece of plywood the ac in the Gypsy Horse Registry with giant cobblestone, and made office painting. the sides of the bridge (planters) look like the same cobblestones. After all that hard work we had to have sustenance, and of course Brenda is a everyone brought goodies, from this whiz with a awesome pasta salad to gorgeous marks-a-lot! desserts! And then Bobby, the Loch Ness Monster and Our people are not only talented the Appleby sign. there were artist, but man can they cook!! WE ROCK!

In attendance were: Jan Easter, Priscilla Cox, Linda Brown, Gail Finger (artist extraordi- the bridge in- naire), Sue Niesen, Greg & Mau- spectors reen Griffin, Debbie & Don Stone, Stephanie & Stephanie, & Joe Mayer, Diane & Joe Mayer. Steve Martin, Jennifer Alexander and her son Ben, Brenda Hearon and her friend Penny.

We made a jump Thank you all for all your hard work out of two long and I know the exhibitors at Okla- planters and will homa and the Stock Show will use a pvc log for that.

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 Page 5 Registry News continued

Region 2. IA, IL, IN MI, MN, MO, OH, WI Region 3. AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN Region 4. AR, AZ LA, NM, OK, TX Region 5. CO, KS, MT, ND, NE, SD, WY Region 6. AK, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA Region 7. Any foreign country GCSA received an anonymous letter on 6-12-08 regarding Gypsy Horses being shown as HOT horses (in a Saddlebred manner). Along with the pressure wash- ing of horses. These concerns should have been brought to the attention of the Steward of the Kentucky Show, so it could have been dealt with at the time the incidents occurred. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm

Board of Directors meeting for 5-12-2008

Board members in attendance - Jan Easter (President), Debbie Heron Prichard ( Director Region 3), Sue Niesen (Secretary/ Director at large), Cheryl Lang (Treasurer/Director Region 1)

General members in attendance - Priscilla Cox

The meeting was called to order by Jan Easter at 5:39pm CST on 5-12-2008

All accepted the minutes for the Annual meeting along with the BOD meeting that took place on

4/12/08

The Agenda that was discussed as follows

Sharing of DNA w/GHA - At this time we are choosing to wait on sharing of DNA until there are published By Laws, Rules & Breed Standard. At which time we will reopen for further discussion the possibility of sharing DNA for parentage qualification. An example would be.. discussion was held. Cheryl Lang proposed and Jan Easter seconded to let the GHA know that when they had a published set of Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Breed Standard we would revisit the issue, but at this time not being aware of their registration standards, etc, we would not be able to share the DNA with them. I know Cheryl proposed it, but I have no idea who seconded it….

Accepting DNA from outside sources - Individual owner submissions of DNA will not be accepted. DNA has to be submitted thru a registry and the University of KY in order to parent qualify.

Promotional material- we will work on a photo board that can be shared amongst the members. Possibility of member purchasing or renting board.

Using Gypsy as a prefix or suffix-single word gypsy is a not allowed must be used in conjunction with another word.

Merger talks- we are still waiting for a response from our last communication to GCDHA

AGBHA’s letter about judge’s questionnaire - was discussed by the board.

Renaming GVHS horses wanting to join GCSA-we will check with the University of KY to see if they can put the name change into our data base database, requiring an AKA submission.

Gelding Incentives & Jr Programs- we are working on developing these programs in the GCSA,

Drawings on applications, discussion of removing the drawings and adding a requirement for more photos so all drawings could be clearly seen, the decision was made at this time to keep the same drawings along with photos as currently required.

Discussion on not having Temporary and Permanent Registration Certificates, and issuing one permanent certificate. The Board decided to take it to the membership for them to vote for the change at the next special or the next annual meeting.

Page 6 GYPSY TAILS European Grading of Gypsy Horses -Carol Smettem-Minson

JUDGING AND GRADING OF Having said this, I did see some won- GYPSY COBS IN FRANCE derful Gypsy Cobs, yes Gypsy Cobs, not Drum horses, Irish cobs, or Cross- Visit to France end of May 2008 breeds, my class winners were all very good examples of what a Gypsy Cob should be, and because of this I am sure I was kindly invited to France as an the gypsy cob is going to go from International Judge of Gypsy Cobs to strength to strength in France. The Caitlin—Corinne Eisele grade and judge all the Gypsy Cobs owners who sadly had brought horses presented to me for inclusion in the photos by Bruno Ericourt to the show thinking they had a gypsy French Gypsy Cob Society Stud Book, cob were able to compare, and learn Champion Mare which has been established in accor- about what the Gypsy Cob is. I must dance to the rules of the Gypsy Cob also say that these horses that did not Society Ltd., the mother stud book here pass stud book entry were all presented in the UK. beautifully and a lot of time and love had gone into preparing these horses It is important for the breed that the for my judgment, this makes me feel breeders and owners of Gypsy Cobs in extremely sad and also angry that these Europe keep to the traditional standard people have been sold something for I and breed type which the Gypsy Cob is suspect a lot of money in some cases, known for in the UK. and they are not what they had hoped for. Unfortunately there has been some con- fusion early on with the importation of I am very proud of the fact that the these horses and many resemble just a French approached me to ask if I would coloured riding horse with little feather establish their stud book of the Gypsy and far from what a gypsy cob should Cob and I admire the way they have be. The French are working extremely approached this in the correct manner, Gleann hard to improve the true gypsy cob by being true to themselves, keeping their Reserve Mare having all their horses graded and con- standards high and working together as photos by Bruno Ericourt firmed eligible for inclusion of the stud a Society for the good of the breed, the book, after all to have anything inferior Gypsy Cob. enter the stud book would be detrimen- tal to the breed. Breeders have to be Please enjoy my photos of my class honest with themselves and on the winners firstly at the first show situated whole they were very understanding 2 hours south of Paris at Corinne Eisele and pleased with my decisions. Stud Farm, which was a beautiful place, the horses are kept in large stalls I tried to give every horse whether in an American style barn where they good or bad a running commentary can all see each other, and outside sur- about their type, conformation and rounded by grassy fields full of young- overall breed score (in agreement with sters, growing, and brood mares await- each owner) this way the on lookers ing the birth of their foals. A flurry of were able to learn and take note of each young girls all busying themselves with point that I made. There does seem to shampooing, brushing, chalking, and be a general lack of understanding chamoising all for their love of the about what a gypsy cob should be, but Gypsy Cob. And in return they get to now after two visits and two shows and see some of the best gypsy cobs in a visit to most of the breeding farms in Northern France, brought that day from southern France, there seems to be a many miles, and all over, to be assessed Jr. Champion Filly. This class varied so much much better understanding of what is and judged, by myself, my co-judge required and owners have taken on from this little lass to some that were enor- (who I was tutoring) and two junior mous! Needless to say they all thought the big board what I have suggested . judges. ones would win, but although this one was such a babe, she was so correct.

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 Page 7 European grading continued

It may be of interest and not coinci- to encourage the younger owners in to dence, that all my class winners were the breed? If I was nearer, I would give sired by the same , a stallion of her a Gypsy Cob and encourage her to whom I was the instigator in sending to start again. France, (of course I did not know this until after judging!) so this tells me that At the end of the day, it is just my opin- the stallion produces consistently good ion, I don’t call myself an expert, but stock regardless of the mare, worry- the French are delighted with what I ingly though, were do you go next for know about the Gypsy Cob and what I breeding? an outcross to a new stallion have taught them, if however, I had any Ricles—Patrick Pellieux is the next step. doubt as to the eligibility of any horse I Reserve Stallion saw, then I brought that horse's photos photos by Bruno Ericourt My second visit was quickly followed back home to the UK and showed them after Corinne's Farm, this was to the to the people that matter - the Gypsies, south of France mainly, and here, be- and it was on their decision and advice fore the show on the Sunday, I spent 3 I would make my final choice. The days visiting stud farms and owners, French really appreciated my honesty advising on whether they had got gypsy in this matter, and rather than just Pass cobs or something else. The % of something because it would be easier Gypsy Cobs found was about 45% the that way, if I was not sure I withheld rest were a mixture of all sorts but yet judgment until I was sure. Any owner again bought as Gypsy Cobs, how sad was able to come and talk to me about and frustrating this makes me feel, my score card for their horses and dis- genuine lovers of Gypsy Cobs being cuss any points they wish to. taken advantage off. It seems I have stepped in just in time, and now they Enjoy the photos and best of luck with are very much on the right track, im- the Gypsy Horse Registry of America it porting new horses of the best quality has grown into a superb registry of and already possessing their stud book which I am extremely proud. entry. The show was held at the beauti- ful old French farm of Christine and Carol Smettem Minson Bruno Ericourt, was a magnificent President/Co Founder place this is, not only some of the nic- Gypsy Cob Society Ltd. est gypsy cob mares I have seen but Chance—Corinne Eisele also the Barbe which is a new breed to Champion Stallion me and as much as the French enjoyed photos by Bruno Ericourt my lectures on the gypsy cob, I was totally ‘taken in’ by Christine & Bruno’s Barb horses, their history and breeding, so different to anything here in the UK. The show was so well or- ganized and laid out, with some won- derful French food on offer and ice cold drinks on what was a scorching hot day. My winners were beautiful Gypsy Cobs, but what upset me the most was a lass who had travelled over a 1000 miles, only to be told her colt was not a gypsy cob, this breaks my heart, and I told the owner she had pre- sented him beautifully and should be extremely proud of her work, but my question is, who sold her this as a Gypsy Cob, is this really the right way Rambo, owner-Dick Attwell—Jr. Champion

Page 8 GYPSY TAILS National Gypsy Horse Show

National Gypsy Horse & Drum Horse and Margaret Classic, May 3-4 2008. Boswell. The guests of honor Kentucky Horse Park: by: Kim Kramar, arrived in horse WillowWind Stable drawn carriage and dinner itself was splendid. All the owners and staff had time to sit and chat amongst ourselves about what we love the most, Gypsy Horses. Then came the special treat, Tom and Gordon along bill with him. Nevertheless, he was look- with all participants met in the hall li- ing his best, so off they went to impress brary for over an hour of an interactive the judge. After everyone competed the chat session. There was so much informa- judge lined them up for the final once tion, history and lore that we learned over, we waited, and the show fairy cast about, along with the background of the her magic dust on him with 1st in class, breed and the people that created our Well the show started out on a we were ecstatic, Slainte came in 2nd, favorite horses. ‘wet’ foot, with a constant rain all morn- Comanche 3rd and Tonka 4th. What a day I can only hope that next years ing long. The halter classes were resched- for WillowWind Stable, Kincsem Farm event will meet or exceed the time we uled from the arena to a paved portion of and Fionn mac Cumhaill. had this year, and to see our friends again the area, (the road). The Judge donned his The afternoon showing went in together in one place, not just the peo- rain gear, and the handlers performed in better then the morning session, as the ple but the horses. their rain soaked clothes along with our clouds cleared up and the sun shined gypsies prancing in their wet feathers and upon us. The Gypsies dried out, with all. We continued on with the show pro- feathers flying and with fresh clothes on gram. the handlers, the teams continued on with We haven’t seen our boy Fionn the show. Everyone there was having a for a year now; as he had been doing, his wonderful time, with representation from job (vacationing) at Kincsem Farm in the all major registries; this was the event Archer Fl. Farm owner Jeanne McDonald of the season. handled him for us in the Stallion ‘5 and As the day events were coming older class’. There were only four regis- to an end, everybody was anxious to go tered for the event and he was to to the dinner, but not just any dinner, it have excellent competition, with Slainte, was being held at Spindletop Hall with Comanche & Tonka being on the show our special guests Tom Price & Gordon

Porsche’s Blog—horse on course, of course you have to know the course…. (tales of her Combined Driving adventures with Bill & Kathy Dunn)

I thought you would like to see these -- Green Mountain Horse Association - 2 Phase Driving in Woodstock, VT. Porsche had never been away before, she was awesome, harnessed outside, went through running brooks and climbed up Mor- gan Hill - she was great in Dressage (big open green field) and did great in cones. I however, forgot where #6 was and went through #16!!! I am going to have Flash Card lessons in the afternoon!!! We did get a 2nd in Dressage. It was awesome, beautiful countryside.

Bill

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 Page 9 Poetry Parade

Feathergait Farm, Virginia Here are some photos of our stallion Ace's Sir Lancelot (Lance), We were for Yvonne at the Stearns County Fair in Minne- sota, Lance was in the parade he Speckle the green field with yellow buds. started out carrying the Minnesota Flag and then carrying the P.O.W Leaf the wooded hill that meets the sky. flag. He is Four years old and is Darken the gray barn with last night’s rain very easy to handle. We have been showing at the local county fairs this and let its steep, washed roof trickle still. summer and will be going to another the weekend of the 15,16, Quiet the scene, and silver it with mist. and 17th of August. But so far we have This is the best time, scented of night received several and steaming coffee, a time still stiff with sleep, ribbons. Last week- end we entered the our few moments alone on the stone porch horses (Dolly, upon this world that we have dreamed in place. Lance, Artie and Brooke) in 6 classes And now they’re rising into view—shire and of those classes and drum foal, gypsy mares and gypsy stud. we came out with 6 blue ribbons and White and black, their heads, then necks and shoulders Lance also took Re- loom from the hollow near the barn, bringing, serve Grand Cham- pion, there were 2 muffled by wet grass yet coming closer, Morgan stallions, a that clop of England that we smile to hear— 12 yr old Shire stal- lion and himself and their ancestry, yours, and my great love— Artie. The shire took Grand and Lance took Reserve, the judge the sound in which we see old hands snap leads told us that if he could have placed out one more place he to leather halters near stone stables old would have given it to Artie. This was a very good show and the horses (showing in draft upon more ancient folds of England’s misty, classes) were very nice ones green, deep and slumberous morningtide that we showed against. This next show will be where boots and platter hooves splash toward work, Gypsy classes only, for all whence came these tossing manes, these lashing tails, classes, so we will see how they do. We will be showing these calls that nicker us to grain and hay or judged by a big judge across such damp and silver-misted space from New York we've been told. Not sure who, just that as only dreams could raise out of our land. the judge is from NY. Will update after show. Pam Barthel Creek Side Gypsy farm 8841 Mason Ave NE Elk River, MN 55330 763-274-2488 www.creeksidegypsy.com email: [email protected] [email protected]

Page 10 GYPSY TAILS A Bohemian dream: Gypsies and horses put on a show

By Pat Murphy/Correspondent decorated so beautifully, and the A Gypsy Affair was one of the most horses are exciting to see!” Valley unusual events of the season. It was icon, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., looking trim a Bohemian dream, full of color and and fit, played it smart and sat near pageantry. Flags of many nations one of the fans that emitted a cooling decorated Cielo Celeste Farm repre- mist into the warm summer day. senting both the people attending and the origins of the horses being fea- tured in this marvelous horse party. The grassy outdoor dining area, filled with umbrella-tables, sparkled with colored streamers. Adding to the glit- ter and glamour was the social sheen The costume contest was topped by of celebrities and horse breeders from Alison Alvino and Lennie Ayres, whose several states. Over 150 guests ar- luxurious costumes glittered with jewels. rived by horseback, auto and limou- Other interesting costumes were worn sine, and many came in costume. by Michael and Cherie Walton, Jeff Bartko, the largest importer of Gypsy Horses in the U.S., Sharon Scofield, Tim and Janine Dillon, Alison Alvino, Wyleen May, Peggy Smith, Jennifer Smith, Mohamed Alleady, Sharon Bar- nes and Frank and Donna Appleton and Sir Gregory. The Gypsy theme was chosen be- cause Valley resident, Celeste Additional guests included Jerry Shoe- Huston, is one of the foremost breed- maker, Jamie and Gary Levin, Shawn ers of Gypsy Horses in the United Sprague, Doug and Deborah Walters States. Her Cielo Celeste Farm has both imported and domestic Gypsys and multicolored Jackie Stallone, Sylvester Stallone’s horses as well as the rare mother, was delighted to see her chocolate silver dapple stal- son’s from the movie lion St. Clarins, which has a “Rhinestone” on display. It is en- pure white mane, tail and crusted with silver, gold and dia- feathered fetlocks that flow as monds. TV talk show host Skippy he walks. The Gypsy horses Lowe sat with author Dan Busby and are a draft breed, bred in Ire- his wife, former Hollywood columnist land and England to pull Rona Barrett. Rona remarked, “This is Gypsy wagons as they trav- just a fantastic party. The grounds are eled over the countryside.

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from Paso Robles, Sandy Eagan and Linda Cooke from Arizona, Dr. are more of a sports arena and oppor- Andy Sharf and Maureen, Gerry and tunity to see the talented horses. Nancy Williams and Kerry Perez. Lusitano’s are a favorite of hers and are the traditional Portuguese bull- Caveliero Eduardo Costa entered the There wasn’t a dull moment: Wear- fighting horses. Bo told us, “This arena with his Champion Brazilian ing a brilliant red Gypsy costume, truly is a wonderful day, and one that Lusitanos working Marialva with a faux Becca Stewart circled the dining only Cici could produce. So much bull on wheels called a “torrino.” Then area, astride the bold black and fun, lovely people and gorgeous two shining black Spanish Arabians white Gypsy stallion Huston. As horse flesh.” performed their fancy footwork as they guests were enjoying their meal, a gracefully evaded the torrino. magnificent black Arabian, with Joao Serra Coelho aboard, pranced care- The program closed with Huston’s fully among the tables. Later, a sen- exciting chocolate silver dapple Gypsy suous belly dancer performed with a stallion St. Clarins with Portuguese sword balanced on her head. rider and trainer Joao Serra Coelho, performing the Marialva with the tor- A highlight of this Bohemian dream rino. Although, being a large, heavy took place in Huston’s covered breed of horse, his way of going is not arena, where there was a presenta- as animated as the Lusitano and Ara- tion of several breeds of magnificent bian, but he thoroughly enjoys show- horses showing the crowd what they ing his fancy footwork and the amaz- could do. Bo Derek, aboard a Lusi- Luckily, centuries ago in Portugal, ing things that he can do. St. Clarins is tano stallion, demonstrated the intri- Queen Marie decreed that the bulls the only Gypsy horse trained in Mari- cate steps that horses learn in the should not be killed in the ring, as alva in the world. art of Marialva from the 17th century. they are in Spain. So their bullrings courtesy of the Santa Ynez Valley News http://www.syvnews.com/ articles/2008/07/10/lifestyle/life01.txt

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