From the Editor Gypsy Horse World The Second Annual Gypsy Horse World Show is now in the record books. We would like to thank official publication of the GHRA Bruce McCarty and the staff of the Fort Worth Stock Show for again allowing us access to such a 1611 Old Reno Road legendary venue with such vast crowds. The December issue was a huge hit with many extra copies Springtown, TX 76082 printed and distributed at this highly attended and prestigious event. www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org This issue is dedicated to those participants, sponsors, advertisers and volunteers who made this event such a huge success. We thank everyone for their efforts. Our annual meeting was held at this * event and the minutes and last year’s successes are listed in this issue also. Editor With the help of the many new (and old) members, our registry is experiencing unprecedented Jan Easter [email protected] growth and we welcome everyone aboard as we honor the Gypsy people who made these horses what we now cherish today. * Watch each quarterly issue for useful articles by the professionals who will provide information from Masthead Art Allison Alvino breeding and training to taxes and more. Join us in our fundraisers including the Stallion Sale so that and Ryan McGovern we might continue to have funds to assist you in your promotions. There are a very few premium advertising pages available for 2010 issues and they are going quickly. Please contact the office * quickly (817-677-4272) to reserve yours. Our ad prices are strikingly reasonable and proceeds allow Contributing Photographers this magazine’s printing costs to be covered. Bob Brown - [email protected] Gail Finger - www.TexasEquineArtistry.com

Features * Registrar: Priscilla Cox From the Editor ------3 [email protected] Annual Meeting Minutes------4 GHRA World Show Article------5 *

GHRA World Show Results------6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 Directors Gypsy Horse Achieves Native Breed Status------7 Region 1 George “Bud” Hartmann - [email protected] Your Baby is Coming or is it?------9 Region 2 Pam Barthel - [email protected] Barn Cameras------15 Region 3 Deb Prichard - [email protected] Region 4 Jan Easter- [email protected] Judge authors fourth novel ------19 Region 5 Michelle Purcell - [email protected] Region 1 News------19 Region 6 Gail Bolger - [email protected] GHRA World Show Added Trophies ------20 Region 7 Carol Smettem-Minson - Region 4 News------21 [email protected]

Region 5 & 6 News ------23 * Horse Tax info------23 Region 7 News ------25 Advertising A Blagdon is not a solid color horse ------27-28 Cover front $350 Back cover $300 Gypsy Horse Registry Youth Association------29 Centerfold $500 GHRA Judges ------30 Inside front or back cover $275 Full page $200 1/2 page $100 On the Cover: Classified $35

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Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 3 Registry News

Minutes for GHRA Annual Meeting majority. January 30, 2010 It was discussed and brought to the BOD for Meeting Room in Cattle Barn 4 implementing that rules should say helmets "must" be at Fort Worth Stock Show worn by youth exhibitors. It was also brought to the Meeting was called to order at 8:10am attention that the insurance would look at helmets as a BOD members present: plus, if not required, for liability. Jan Easter, Pam Barthel, Carol Smettem-Minson, Deb Helen Hogan, a horse show Judge, was introduced and Prichard extended great thanks by Jan Easter. Helen offered to A Western Performance Other office staff, the Registrar, Priscilla Cox step in at the last minute to judge last year’s World Show Connors Malachi, A00000258 - Horseshoe Ranch, Joe when our scheduled judge was caught in an ice storm. & Michelle Osgood Fifty four members and guests were in attendance. We had just hired James Taylor when her volunteering phone call came in. B Western Performance Old Business 2009 Merit Award Program winners that were present Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy Explanation of Breed was presented by Jan Easter and were given their certificates. Station, Mandy Mondiel Priscilla Cox and Board Members opened ballots. A beautiful floral arrangement was given to Jan Easter 2009 Merit Awards Program Winners A Utility and Priscilla Cox by Southwest Gypsy Horse Club President, Bill Tatum. A Mare Halter 3 Years Old and Older 4C Maladi, A00000564 - 4Cs Gypsy Horses, Randy & Financial Report (2009) was read and entered into the Brenda Hearon record by Deb Prichard. 4C Maladi, A00000564 - 4Cs Gypsy Horses, Randy & B Utility Jan Easter discussed the formulation of the initial Rule Brenda Hearon Book and procedures to submit proposed rule changes. B Mare Halter 3 Years Old and Older Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy Thanks was given to Linda Brown for bringing in Station, Mandy Mondiel revenue through sponsors and advertisers. Jan Easter Bodis Pepperooga GRR003, B00000579 – Gypsy Rose discussed the need for bringing in more advertising Ranch, Lynn Strauman B Driving dollars for the magazine. B Gelding Halter 3 Years Old and Older Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy Thanks was given to Allison Alvino for her work with Station, Mandy Mondiel the design and upkeep of registry website. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy Jan Easter explained the AGHBA ( American Gypsy Station, Mandy Mondiel B Dressage Horse Breed Association ) Gypsy Angel Foundation and that GHRA agrees to register all Gypsy Angel horses at A Stallions Halter 2 Years Old and Younger Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy no cost to the non-profit Foundation. Station, Mandy Mondiel A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, A00000611 – Triple It was brought to everyone’s attention that Paypal R Ranch, Marty & Debra Rivers A Exhibition costs have risen and because of this the percentage Paypal charged for processing had an effect on registry A Mares Halter 2 Years Old and Younger 4C Maladi, A00000564 - 4Cs Gypsy Horses, Randy & funds. Brenda Hearon Upcoming Breeders Choice Stallion Sale fundraiser A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, A00000610 – Triple R was discussed. Ranch, Marty & Debra Rivers B Exhibition The Gypsy Horse World Show Premium Book was B Mares Halter 2 Years Old and Younger Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy highlighted and the advertisers thanked for assisting in Station, Mandy Mondiel offsetting the expense of this four color gloss 4C Flashy Maya, B00000566 – 4Cs Gypsy Horses, presentation to the Fort Worth Stock Show attendees. Randy & Brenda Hearon New Business It was brought up that exhibitors must be enrolled in the Brenda Hearon is developing a Youth Program and C Geldings Halter 2 Years Old and Younger MAP before they attend a show for points from that show to qualify. It was further discussed that each Brenda and Randy offered to donate money towards the Vermonts Frosty Killian, C00000382 – Stonewall Farm, exhibitor must submit their own paperwork to the MAP program. Jan Easter suggested any Youth Class Patricia & Hanna Kwapisz additions to the Gypsy Horse World Show should be Secretary, who is now Pam Barthel, 8841 Mason Ave. decided upon within the next couple of months in time to A Stallions Color NE, Elk River, MN 5330, (763) 274-2488. submit to the Fort Worth Stock Show for the 2011 GHRA Award and recognition was given to Allison Alvino, for World Show. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, A00000611 – Triple her work on the website; Brenda Hearon, for her office Robin Visceglia brought up the topic of joint show rules R Ranch, Marty & Debra Rivers help over her Christmas holiday from work; Linda Brown between all associations. Jan Easter explained she had A Mares Color for her fundraising efforts and Gail Finger was honored been sent a copy of non-GHRA rules and she saw some for her extensive art work on the Youth Coloring Book. good and some problems with them and had not been 4C Little Gypsy Fable, A00000608 - 4Cs Gypsy Horses, A couple of members suggested four registration asked for a response. She further stated that her Randy & Brenda Hearon photos rather than the current two. Registrar Priscilla current work load did not allow for time to review other Cox explained the additional time necessary to scan four entities rules. B Mares Color photos and further explained that the two photos were A discussion ensued regarding USEF membership/ Bodis Patsy ava Doover GRR011, B00000580 – Gypsy merely an addendum to the drawings. Lynn Strauman affiliation. Members were positive about expenses Rose Ranch, Lynn Straumann suggested requiring electronic photos be mandatory or necessary to become affiliated with this group. Member charge an additional handling fee for photos that are Marty Rivers announced he would be willing to donate to B Geldings Color mailed in. this program. Various rules from the Rule Book were discussed Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy There was a discussion about GHRA Show Rules. including braiding and hand placement of reins. People were asked to come up and put their names on a Station, Mandy Mondiel Thanks were given for added World Show awards list to form a show committee. The following people did C Geldings Color which were donated by AGHBA for the High Point so; Helen Hogan [email protected], Robin Trophy for Horse and Same Handler, to Carol Smettem- Viscelia (new member) [email protected], Pete Vermonts Frosty Killian, C00000382 – Stonewall Farm, Minson and David Brook for the trophies for “Produce of Lichau [email protected], Rhonda Cofer (non- Patricia & Hanna Kwapisz Dam” and “Mares Born in the USA”, and to Lynn member, wanted to join) [email protected], Strauman for the “Lynn Strauman Longest Distance B English Performance and Debbie Stone, [email protected] Perpetual Trophy”. Votes for 2010 rule change proposals were counted at Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, B00000648 – Gypsy the meeting. All proposals passed by an overwhelming Station, Mandy Mondiel Meeting adjourned at 10:20am

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 4 GHRA Second Annual Gypsy Horse World Show

The Second Annual GHRA Gypsy Horse Horses were featured in World Show was held on the last three days the Fort Worth Star of January, 2010. Telegram newspaper. A This year we had a new show secretary photo of UK Gypsy Nancy Braesicke. The entries still went to the Breeder, Steve Downs, Registry office in this transition year, but next and another photo of year the entries will go directly to Nancy. The Californians, Lynn entries must be accompanied by a copy of Strauman and Ann the front and back of the registration Claycomb walking certificate. If you are planning on attending Romanys Ms Bodi. At next year, be sure and get your horses’ noon there was a walk registration in by this Summer. Make sure through showing our your paperwork is complete so you will have exhibitors locations of the the certificate by entry time. GHRA World show and practice arenas. Show entries go out in the Fall and are on a Several Gypsy Breeders flew in from these?”. Everyone got the opportunity to be first come basis. Get your paperwork in early. England and Wales to see the show. Syd ambassadors for the Gypsy Horse at this Our judge from England, Carol Smettem- Harker, Gypsy Horses UK, with his friend incredible show. Minson, was hospitalized with spinal Jimmy; Steve and Janey Downs and family, Thank you to all our exhibitors, especially the complications three weeks before the show, SD Farms; and Andrea Betteridge, ones who travelled thousands of miles to get therefore we contacted Sherrye Johnson- Meadowfarm UK from England and Tom here. Trafton as a backup judge in case Carol Price from Wales. They like using the GHRA Be sure to check out the added awards and couldn’t make it. Sherrye was so booth for resting between seeing the show their stories at the end of the show results. accommodating making last minute and visiting the grounds. We want to thank Carol and David Brook of arrangements to help us. Carol was released The Downs Family and Andrea Betteridge Chywoon Stud, AGHBA, Lynn Strauman, a week before the show. Sherrye worked as a brought over fine bone china mugs designed Steve Downs Family and Meadowfarm UK for judge’s steward for Carol and a backup judge by Gypsy artist James Taylor as added their thoughtful addition of trophies to our in case of complications. After Friday and awards to the Champion classes. show. Saturday night, tromping back and forth Even with the cold weather we had an Please enjoy all the photos. We tried to get through the graded arena, Carol’s spine excellent crowd for our classes. photos of every competitor or horse in the couldn’t take anymore. Sherrye stepped in on Saturday morning was our Annual Meeting results listing. Thanks to Bob Brown of Sunday morning and judged the final day of (see minutes on previous page) at the Fort Unicorner Farm and Gail Finger, Texas the show. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo grounds. Equine Artistry giving us their hard earned On Thursday January 28th the weather Despite the unusual cold weather the aisles photos for our magazine. Please contact turned icy over the whole Midwest. were full in the barns with spectators asking them for future farm and horse photos as they Unfortunately the Helgets were not able to questions about the breed. Our exhibitors had both support our Registry with their efforts. come for this second year as Tracy was to maneuver around the massive crowds on Thanks to our ribbon presenters for their keeping her eyes stuck on the Weather the grounds to get to their classes on help: Allison Alvino, Apple Acres Gypsy of IL; Channel and knew she could not make it Saturday evening, but no one minded. Pam Barthel, Creekside Gypsy of MN and through the ice belt in the center of the Our exhibitors showed to a packed arena. It Charlotte Benoit, les Arriouets, France. They country. The Wolosolfs couldn’t make it was wonderful to hear the crowd cheering the worked very hard for the whole show. We had either, their trainer took ill and wasn’t able to exhibitors and rooting for their choices as the a new ring steward, Greg Peay, from PHBA. come. All our Western States competitors placings were called. He did a fabulous job. Again, we had our made it without travel issues from California Sunday morning we started at 9:00 a.m. with great announcer Pepper Hitchcock. A super and Arizona. The Southern route was open. our Western Pleasure classes and we big thank you to Kari and Arbe Aker for In spite of the rain on Thursday, spectators showed till about 2:00 p.m. that afternoon. working the promotional booth in the arena were enthralled by all our Gypsy Horse It was another wonderful show with excellent the whole weekend. exhibitors putting up stall curtains and exposure for the breed. Ask anyone who was building their exhibits. there and they will tell you about people Friday morning GHRA and the Gypsy asking them “What kind of horses are

GHRA Second Annual World Show Officials

Thank you to our the professionals, volunteers and exhibitors who helped make this show such a success!

Judges: Leslie Connor, Carol Smettem-Minson and Sherrye Johnson-Trafton Show Management, Jan Easter; Show Secretary, Nancy Braesicke; Ring Steward, Greg Peay; Gateman, Bob Brown; Information Booth, Kari and Arbe Aker

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 5 Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. 2nd Annual World Show SHOW RESULTS JUDGE A JUDGE/S B Leslie Connor Carol Smettem-Minson through class 118 Sherry Johnson-Trafton Class 119-127

Class # 101 Gypsy Horse English Pleasure, Walk and Trot Sponsored by Image Setter Ranch Craig & DiAnn Towson Total number of entries judged in class 10

1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, 1. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Aimee Arsenault Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann 2. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, 2. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau Rebecca McKeever 3. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, 3. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel 4. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: 4. Romanys Ms Bodi , owned and shown by Lynn Straumann, Rebecca McKeever Exhibitor: Lynn Strauman 5. Image Setters Bayonetta, owned by Image Setters Ranch, 5. Sasha May, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Craig & DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Laura Ann Towson Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle 6. Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & J.C. 6. Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & J.C. Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder

Class # 102 Gypsy Horse Junior Mares Sponsored by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross Total number of entries judged in class 10

1. A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & 1. Royal Glamour Girl, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Exhibitor: Gary Ross 2. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Gabriella, owned by Triple R 2. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Chloe, owned by Bill & Becky Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Debra Weaver Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Becky Tatum 3. Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Jan & 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey, owned by Nancy Emery & David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler Stephen Stokes, Exhibitor: Stephen Stokes 4. A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Simfony, owned by Bill & Becky 4. 4C Flashy Maya, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Bill Tatum Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Gracie Hearon 5. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & 5. Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Jan & Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler 6. 4C Flashy Maya, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and 6. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Gracie Hearon Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson

Class # 103 English Pleasure, Walk, Trot and Canter Total number of entries judged in class 4

1. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: 1. Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & Paul Keenam DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown 2. Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 2. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador 3. Rauri May, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, 3. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle Paul Keenam 4. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 4. Rauri May, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle

Gypsy Horse World Vol 8 No 1 page 6 Gypsy Horses Achieve British Native Breed Status - Carol Smettem-Minson

The British Native Breed: The Gypsy Cob was thrown into the cooking pot with access to breed records. Coloured Horse & Pony Society (CHAPS), The Gypsy Cob breed has been around for As the heading suggests, the Gypsy Cob is The British Skewbald & Piebald Society many, many years and bred within the Gypsy now a Recognized and Registered Native (BSPS) and any other passport issuing community giving them their transport, their Breed of the British Isles. authority that would care to take them, but livelihood and their wealth. Through What defines a Breed? Animals of a specific calling them as breed “unknown”. This governing regulation and out of their control, breed when bred together produce caused great animosity between the Gypsies the breed had to become recognized in order characteristics of both parents, continuously and the DEFRA officials. It became obvious to stay within the laws of the land. after each generation. A breed is defined by that a rebellion was likely by the Gypsies This in return has introduced this rare/ years of select breeding, choosing the breed against the new passport regulations if unique and special breed in my heart to the characteristics and enhancing them on each something was not done to help them. rest of the world, which until a decade ago generation, culling out those that don’t breed So the DEFRA officials were hit by force and had been kept secret to outsiders. to type. After approximately 60 years of select after 6 months of discussions and meetings Is this going to be the start of the downfall of breeding we end up with a recognized breed by myself and officials, I finally got the letter I the Gypsy Cob as we know it today? Are the in the Gypsy Cob which is now documented had been waiting for. money makers, the unscrupulous breeders and breed records are held by the Gypsy Cob The governing body known as DEFRA was and/or those just too naive to know any Society UK Ltd, (sister registry to the GHRA). now happy with the evidence produced that different going to change the breed into In 2003 the British governing body known as the Gypsy Cob is a breed and therefore can something it is not? Do you as lovers of the DEFRA was lobbied by myself and Priscilla be recognized as such and backed by Gypsy Cob aim to protect its heritage and Cox to accept the Gypsy Cob as a breed in its DEFRA as a British Native Breed. The breed keep it the pure, sound, gentle, breed that we own right. We did this by collecting evidence STUD BOOK was established and the all have come to love? The future rests in the from the breeders themselves, the Gypsies. passport issuing authority granted, the Gypsy hands of those that breed it. Please preserve Under the new regulations of the UK Cob Society UK, Ltd. was approved and it for what it is and remember its heritage. Government every horse had to now have a established and from then on the Gypsies passport and until this time the Gypsy Cob had their own passport issuing authority and Carol Smettem-Minson

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 7 GHRA 2nd Annual World Show Results continued

Judge A Judge B Class # 104 Gypsy Horse Junior Stallions Sponsored by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Claycomb Total number of entries judged in class 4

1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Windsor, owned by Bill & Becky 1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Windsor, owned by Bill & Becky Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau 2. 4C LKs Suleo, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda 2. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Canterbury, owned by Black Hearon, Exhibitor: Corry Hearon Cherry Gypsies, Alex and Damon Hawkins Exhibitor: Alex Hawkins 3. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Canterbury, owned by Black 3. 4C LKs Suleo, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda Cherry Gypsies, Alex and Damon Hawkins Exhibitor: Alex Hawkins Hearon, Exhibitor: Corry Hearon 4. Romipens Shoondo Avatar GRR017, Ann Claycomb and Lynn 4. Romipens Shoondo Avatar GRR017, Ann Claycomb and Lynn Strauman, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones Strauman, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones

Class # 105 Gypsy Horse Pleasure Driving Sponsored by Triple R Ranch, Debra & Marty Rivers Total Number of Entries judged in class 5

1. Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 1. Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Gene Brown DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Gene Brown 2. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: 2. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: Gary Ross Gary Ross 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, 3. Romanys Ms Bodi , owned by Lynn Strauman, Exhibitor: Lynn Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Lisa DeLucia Strauman 4. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned by Lynn Strauman, Exhibitor: Lynn 4. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, Strauman Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Lisa DeLucia 5. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau

Class # 106 Gypsy Horse Junior Geldings Total Number of Entries judged in class 2

1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, Colleen Donahue, Exhibitor: 1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, Colleen Donahue, Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue Colleen Donahue 2. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Rafferty, owned by Colleen 2. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Rafferty, owned by Colleen Donahue, Exhibitor: Cathleen Harpst Donahue, Exhibitor: Cathleen Harpst

Class # 107 Gypsy Horse Riding Trail Sponsored by Triple R Ranch, Debra & Marty Rivers Total Number of Entries judged in class 6

1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn 1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander 2. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, 2. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, 3. Picasso, owned and shown by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Clay- Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau comb, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones 4. Picasso, owned and shown by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Clay- 4. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, comb, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau 5. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Straumann, 5. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy Exhibitor: Lynn Strauman Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador 6. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 6. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Straumann, Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador Exhibitor: Lynn Strauman

Gypsy Horse World Vol 8 No 1 page 8 Your Baby is Coming……or is it ? By Linda Brown, A Wizard Spell Ranch, equine breeder for over 17 years

If only I had a dollar for every time someone remaining days as it reads the rise in triggers when mares lie down. There are false told me the story of watching their mare for magnesium and calcium. Google “equine milk alarms with this method as mares lay down to days on end and when they finally went inside test strip”. sleep, or when they eat out of a bucket, or rub to take a shower, amazingly, the baby Another sign is relaxation of the pelvic the halter to scratch. A camera is necessary arrived. muscles. This is where the muscles on either so you can check to see if it is a false alarm. This isn’t just a funny story. Mares do that side of the tail relax and present a flat The system preferred by many breeders is instinctively to protect their young. appearance, the tail becomes floppy, you can the monitor that stitches on the outside of the So what do you do? One smart thing, if you lift it or wiggle it and the mare seems to have vulva. ( Foalert ). This is accomplished by a can, is to sonogram your mares when they no muscle control over it. Although personal veterinarian or easily done by the breeder are about 17-21 days bred as that is the time experience with that has not proven helpful as themselves. This system has few, if any, false the vet can best tell when conception it is very difficult to detect. alarms as there is a magnet that separates as occurred. But even with that knowledge, Waxing is another method “old timers” use. the foal’s feet present. No camera is gestation “average” of 343 days is only that, It is when a long string of fluid builds up necessary. an average. Most calendars will tell you that hanging off the teat. It looks like a plus or minus ten days either way is a time to beaded drip down the side of a candle watch. Personal experience says that range thus the name waxing. Unless you just is much greater. happen upon it and get to see it, it is not There are “signs” commonly watched a reliable method because the mare can for. Certainly know the normal size of your knock it off as she moves around. A mare’s udder and watch as it grows larger. small wax bead on the end of the teat is But, that can occur LONG before the baby time to watch, but again, not a “sure comes and varies by the mare. You can milk sign” for foal arrival. your mare (just a little so you don’t remove all The best way is to use a foaling alarm her colostrum) and use a water hardness test system. There are two types most strip, mix the milk with distilled water and commonly used. watch the colors change to denote how many One is the halter attachment which

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 9 Judge A GHRA 2nd Annual Show Results continued Judge B Class Number 108 Gypsy Horse In-Hand Trail Total Number of Entries judged in class 16

1.. 4C Windsor, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda 1. 4C Windsor, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Marcus Wadley Hearon, Exhibitor: Megan Zavagli 2. 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and 2. 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Brenda Hearon Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon 3. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: 3. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: Rebecca McKeever Rebecca McKeever 4. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, 4. Tumbled Dinah, owned by Shiredale Farm, Kimberly Oest, Ex- Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann hibitor: Kimberly Oest 5. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River 5. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann 6. Tumbled Dinah, owned by Shiredale Farm, Kimberly Oest, Ex- 6. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River hibitor: Kimberly Oest Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle

Class Number 109 Gypsy Horse Senior Mares Total Number of Entries judged in class 9

1. Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander 2. Sasha May, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, 2. Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn 3. Tuillian CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Gulick, Exhibitor: Kelsey Gulick 4. Tumbled Dinah, owned by Shiredale Farm, Kimberly Oest, Ex- 4. 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and hibitor: Kimberly Oest Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Corry Hearon 5. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 5. Tumbled Dinah, owned by Shiredale Farm, Kimberly Oest, Ex- Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel hibitor: Kimberly Oest 6. Tuillian CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha 6. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Straumann, Gulick, Exhibitor: Kelsey Gulick Exhibitor: Lynn Strauman

Class Number 110 Grand Champion Mare Total Number of Entries judged in class 4

Grand Champion Mare Grand Champion Mare Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Reserve Champion Mare Reserve Champion Mare A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & Megan Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown

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Class Number 111 Gypsy Horse Senior Geldings Total Number of Entries judged in class 8

1. Image Setters Henry, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 1. Picasso, owned by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Claycomb, Exhibi- DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown tor: Ann Claycomb 2. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, 2. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Gary Ross 3. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: 3. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmaron Ranch, Gary Gary Ross & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks 4. Picasso, owned by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Claycomb, Exhibi- 4. Jagger CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha Gulick, tor: Ann Claycomb Exhibitor: Jared Johnston 5. Jagger CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha Gulick, 5. 4C Windsor, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda Exhibitor: Jared Johnston Hearon, Exhibitor: Megan Zavagli 6. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 6. Image Setters Henry, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amado DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown

Class Number 112 Grand Champion Gelding Sponsored by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda Hearon Total number of entries judged in class 4

Grand Champion Gelding Grand Champion Gelding Image Setters Henry, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 1. Picasso, owned by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Claycomb, Exhibi- DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown tor: Ann Claycomb Reserve Champion Gelding Reserve Champion Gelding 2. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary Gary Ross & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks

Class Number 113 Gypsy Horse Senior Stallions Total Number of Entries judged in class 6

1. Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 1. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Paul Keenam 2. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: 2. Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & Paul Keenam DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown 3. High Valley Mister Twister, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don 3. CSF Sir Royal Gold, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don & Deb- & Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Debbie Stone bie Stone, Exhibitor: Don Stone 4. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River 4. High Valley Mister Twister, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle & Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Debbie Stone 5. CSF Sir Royal Gold, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don & Deb- 5. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River bie Stone, Exhibitor: Don Stone Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle 6. Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & J.C. 6. Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & J.C. Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder

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Grand Champion Stallion Grand Champion Stallion Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Paul Keenam Reserve Champion Stallion Reserve Champion Stallion Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Paul Keenam

Class Number 115 Champion of Champions Sponsored by CornerStone Farm, Don & Debbie Stone Total number of entries judged in class 3

Champion of Champions Champion of Champions Image Setters Jimbo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Paul Keenam

Classes continued on next results page

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First, let me say I am NO expert, but have done sometimes can be tricky quite a bit of research, and had some hands on and occasionally outside interference experience with, several types of remote interrupts signal. cameras. Rather than writing a long article with Wireless lots of confusing details what I hope to do with this If your barn is close to the house, and piece is explain the various types of remote NOT metal siding (or IS metal siding camera setups and their pros and cons so you will but faces house) wireless is the way have a basic understanding of what system might to go. have heavy steel siding on the barn). This system work best for your situation. Good: There are some nice single is rated at 380' "line of sight" but is about 150' Camera system types: cam 2.4 GHz wireless camera camera to receiver so when considering wireless Wired systems available for around $150 option more is best for range, and even better yet if Wired systems are completely connected from (or less), and dual camera systems you can find cams with available external antenna. camera to monitor. This used to be the most for around $200. NO wires to run Wireless Web common type system used for barns from barn to house. Cisco One the upper end of the spectrum is the wireless Good: The signal from camera to monitor is always Bad: Subject to interference Wireless web cams. The new generation 802.11 compatible good as long as the wiring is intact. & limited range under metal barns. G web cams are easily integrated into a home Bad: Limited range, usually 100’ (but I have run You can use wireless cams in a wireless network (requires a wireless router), and 200’ on a 100 system) Getting the wire(s) from the metal barn if it is real close to your some models have onboard web servers that when barn to your house. I do NOT recommend running house (I’d use a rule of thumb of ½ rated range as combined with a shared internet access device camera wires overhead as you will lose cameras a max for trying wireless cameras under a metal (plus a dynamic DNS link service), will allow you to during lightning storms. If possible bury wiring in barn). access your camera from anywhere WITHOUT ½” PVC pipe. I am currently using a having to use a hosting service. These are a bit Wired to transmitter Swann NiteHawk twin tough to configure for the lay person but if you Some hybrid systems have wired connections from cam I got from Radio have a network savvy techie in the family it is cameras to a transmitter. shack for $199 but have certainly do-able. (hopefully more on this setup at Good: Transmitter can be located on the closest to place receiver in a later date). Wireless repeaters can also be used wall to your house. This reduces the distance the master bathroom as it is to boost signal distance. wireless signal has to travel and is probably the the closest wall to the Monitored web best choice for 200’ plus applications and/or Metal barn and the camera What can I say, you sleep and those that can’t barns. signal won’t make it to the watch your mare FOR you or you can watch from Bad: Transmitter and receiver placement front of the house (we Swann unit work, etc. More info at www.marestare.com

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GHRA 2nd Annual World Show Results continued Judge A Judge B Class Number 116 Gypsy Horse Get of Sire Total Number of Entries judged in class 7

1. A Wizards Spell Sir Winston, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 1. A Wizards Spell Sir Winston, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown A Wizards Spell Winstons Windsor, owned by Bill & Becky A Wizards Spell Winstons Windsor, owned by Bill & Becky Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Bill Tatum Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Bill Tatum A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Rachel Lichau Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Rachel Lichau A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau

2. Image Setters Jimbo, Image Setter Ranch, Craig & DiAnn Towson 2. A Wizards Spell Sir Winston, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Bruggemann, Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann Glenn Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, owned by Colleen

Jan & David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler Donahue, Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue

A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & A Wizards Spell Winstons Dabney, owned by A Wizards

Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lindsey Slough

3. A Wizards Spell Sir Winston, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 3. Image Setters Jimbo, Image Setter Ranch, Craig & DiAnn Towson A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Glenn Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Bruggemann, Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, owned by Colleen Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Donahue, Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue Jan & David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler A Wizards Spell Winstons Dabney, owned by A Wizards A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lindsey Slough Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks

4. A Wizards Spell Worthington, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda 4. Leo Son of Lion King CR Brown Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Rafferty, owned by Colleen J.C. Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder Donahue, Exhibitor: Cathleen Harpst 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Chloe, owned by Bill & and Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon Becky Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Becky Tatum 4C LKs Suleo, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Gabriella, owned by Triple Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Corry Hearon R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Debra Weaver 5. A Wizards Spell Worthington, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda 5. Romipen, owned by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Lynn Strauman Brown Romipens Shoondo Avatar, owned by Gypsy Rose Ranch, A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Rafferty, owned by Colleen Ann Claycomb & Lynn Strauman, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones Donahue, Exhibitor: Cathleen Harpst Yavens Choormoot Ochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Chloe, owned by Bill & Mandy Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador Becky Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Becky Tatum Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Gabriella, owned by Triple Mandy Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Debra Weaver

6. Leo Son of Lion King CR 6. A Wizards Spell Worthington, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & Brown J.C. Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder A Wizard Spell Worthingtons Betony, owned by Theresa 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy Cryer, Exhibitor: Theresa Cryer and Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Canterbury, owned by 4C LKs Suleo, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Black Cherry Gypsies, Alex and Damon Hawkins, Exhibitor: Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Corry Hearon Alex Hawkins A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Byron, owned by A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Bill Todd Continued on next results page Gypsy Horse World Vol 8 No 1 page 18 GHRA Judge authors fourth novel

GHRA judge, Helen M. Hogan of Fort Worth, brings out her fourth novel this spring. RIDGECREST RESCUE, a feature of the Publish America spring lineup, brings murder and romance to the Colorado Rockies at a series of Arabian horse shows. Helen taught writing and literature for Tarrant County College for thirty years before retiring. She wrote several novels in her spare time while showing her horses in hunter, jumper, dressage, and many disciplines of the Arabian division. In retirement, she worked to find a publisher. Hogan’s mystery forces Rod Mannering, a decent guy, to outwit a murderer and a scam artist. Finding his friend’s body at a horse show pits Rod against a killer. A developer’s lawsuit threatens financial ruin. With physical and monetary problems, Rod won’t romance the attractive Texas rider, Taylor Blair, but together, despite vicious threats, they unearth the real estate scam. The Highway Patrol finds Rod’s daughter’s car abandoned like vehicles of women killed recently, and he forgets all else. With Taylor, he heads into a storm to find Belinda; A trip wire catapults him over the cliff. Battered, hanging onto a narrow ledge, he insists Taylor climb the ridge crest to rescue Belinda. Fears and hopes attack his mind throughout his painful wait. Readers identify with a man struggling through a physical and emotional comeback and a woman regaining Helen’s new book available at Barnes control of her life in a backdrop of Arabian horse shows. and Noble and online at www.amazon.com and Look for these other books by Helen: www.publishamerica.com WARNING SHOT, A NOVEL OF SOUTH TEXAS , DRIVEN TO WIN, and UNICORNS DON’T WEAR SHOES

Region 1- Bud Hartmann

Tally Ho We Go! Fox hunting, or fox chasing as some call it, is a Winter coping mechanism. While the rest of the sane equestrians in the Northeast snuggle under the covers, dreaming about Springtime, those who ride to the hounds wake up early and brave the elements to make the best of a bad situation. It’s an addiction, really, and one we willingly Susan Hoffman and her embrace from the moment September hints Gypsy gelding of impending frost until April’s warming rays Thistledown Sheridan renew the landscape. Before this year’s “Danny” fox hunted record-setting snows put an early end to the during the 2009/2010 hunt season, my Gypsy gelding and I rode season. with the Andrews Bridge Foxhounds in Southeastern Pennsylvania. susanhoffmanassociates.com This was our first year of hunting with a recognized club and some doubted if a Gypsy could “cut it.” As it turns out, we became “regulars” who could be counted on to show In Honor of Her Sons Serving in up, even after Winter whittled away the more the Military thin-skinned riders and injury-prone horses. We purchased a new colt "Uncommon Valor", True, my Gypsy was not as fast as the he is a gorgeous Buckskin tobiano. Thoroughbreds and we didn’t jump the big --Michelle coops, but we successfully followed the www.vermontgypsyhorses.com hounds at a moderate pace and jumped the They chose that name because of the smaller fences. The adrenaline rush of Osgoods two sons who are both serving in chasing Mr. Reynard (the fox, who always the US military. Thank you Michelle and your gets away safely, BTW) over hill and dale sons for their service. was balanced by mellower moments of slowly ambling through nature’s playpen. My Gypsy Michelle loved it! I guarantee we will not only be and “regulars” again next year, but after this Company year’s performance, no one will question the riding Uncommon Valor mettle of Gypsy Horses in the hunt field. -Susan Hoffman

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 19 GHRA 2nd Annual World Show Results continued Judge A Class Number 117 Gypsy Horse Produce of Dam Judge B Total Number of Entries judged in class 7

1. A Wizards Spell Miss Magdelana, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 1. A Wizards Spell Miss Felicity, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & A Wizards Spell Winstons Windsor, owned by Bill & Becky Glenn Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Bill Tatum A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, owned by Colleen A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Donahue, Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue: Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau

2. A Wizards Spell Miss Felicity, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 2. Splash CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha Gulick A Wizards Spell Winstons Windsor, owned by Bill & Becky Tuillian CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Bill Tatum Gulick, Exhibitor: Kelsey Gulick A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau and Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon

3. A Wizards Spell Tazmania, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 3. A Wizards Spell Miss Magdelana, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown A Wizard Spell Worthingtons Betony, owned by Theresa A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Cryer, Exhibitor: Theresa Cryer Glenn Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Gabriella, owned by Triple A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, owned by Colleen R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Debra Weaver Donahue, Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue:

4. A Wizards Spell Toppy Torrie, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 4. A Wizards Spell Sweet Simone, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Chloe, owned by Bill & Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau Becky Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Becky Tatum A Wizards Spell Winstons Dabney, owned by A Wizards A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Byron, owned by A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lindsay Slough Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Bill Todd

5. Splash CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha Gulick 5. A Wizards Spell Tazmania, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown Tuillian CR, owned by Chinkapin Ranch, Mark & Marsha A Wizard Spell Worthingtons Betony, owned by Theresa Gulick, Exhibitor: Kelsey Gulick Cryer, Exhibitor: Theresa Cryer 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Gabriella, owned by Triple and Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Debra Weaver

6. A Wizards Spell Sweet Simone, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown 6. A Wizards Spell Toppy Torrie, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Chloe, owned by Bill & A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Becky Tatum, Possibilities Ranch, Exhibitor: Becky Tatum Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Byron, owned by A Wizards A Wizards Spell Winstons Dabney, owned by A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lyn Yung Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lindsay Slough

GHRA Second Annual Gypsy Horse World Show Additional Awards and Trophies

AGHBA donated a trophy for the Overall Gypsy Performance Champion, the trophy was awarded according to the AGHBA guidelines for the top scoring horse/rider combination. The winner was Pete Lichau and A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton the gorgeous horse head trophy was presented by the AGHBA representative Lynn Strauman.

Carol Smettem-Minson and David Brooks of Appleby England donated two Perpetual Trophies. The Zed Memorial Trophy and the Chywoon Stud Trophy.

The Zed Memorial Trophy was presented to the winner (Dam) of the Produce of Dam class. Zed was an American horse that was brought from Texas to Appleby England. The transfer of this horse forged a friendship that was eventually responsible for the formation of the Gypsy Cob Society in England and then the Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. The winner of this trophy was A Wizards Spell Miss Felicity, owned by Linda Brown.

The Chywoon Stud Trophy was presented to the first place in Mares Born in the USA. In Chywoon’s opinion these mares are the future of the breed and the quality of America’s home bred stock, and this winner is proof that a breeder has understood the sense and purpose of this unique breed. The Chywoon Stud trophy was presented to A CR Diamond Girl and Megan Parks.

Lynn Strauman donated the Lynn Strauman Long Distance Perpetual Trophy to be awarded to the competitor at the GHRA Gypsy Horse World Show that has hauled horses the longest distance to the show. Mandy Mondiel won this trophy having travelled 1,757.34 miles one way to the show. The perpetual trophies will be kept in the GHRA office. Each year the winner’s name will be etched on the trophy and an individual trophy will be presented to the winners.

SD Farms the Steve Down family and Meadow Farm UK Andrea Betteridge came to the show from the UK and brought fine china tea cups with Gypsy Cobs purchased from Appleby and they were awarded to Grand Champion Mare, Stallion and Gelding.

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Ft. Worth Stock Fiona got 1st place. You could've blown me San Antonio Stock Show Show Dreams away with a feather. I couldn't believe it and Linda Brown of Another year and neither could Glenn. I ran down to the arena A Wizards Spell even more dreams and was so excited. Ranch in come true for my Glenn took Fiona back in for the Grand Burleson, Texas family at the Second Champion Mare class and won 1st place was extended a Annual Gypsy Horse under Judge B (which by then we had found very special World Show. This out was the English judge). We were so invitation to bring year my husband, Glenn, showed A Wizards surprised and thrilled that we were her Gypsy Spell Winstons Fiona in one class. We had speechless! Horses to the decided several weeks before the show that What makes all this even sweeter is that San Antonio Stock Show in the Wells Fargo he would show her in the Senior Mare class. Glenn has wanted to show an animal at the Equine Education building. Over 1.3 million He took a halter lesson from our trainer, Julie Fort Worth Stock Show since he was a little people attend this Stock Show and it Hinz, and practiced some at home. We talked boy. He finally got to show and ended up with appeared as if many had never heard of the and figured that she would probably do okay a Grand Champion Mare. It just doesn't get breed. but weren't expecting much more than about any better than that. What a dream come true This was an 3rd or 4th place under either judge. for him! exceptional So Saturday night of the show we got her All in all Fiona came home with 16 opportunity for the ready and off we went to the holding ribbons. This year we did some of the riding public to meet A area. Glenn didn't seem too nervous. He classes too and I'm proud to say we won 1st Wizards Spell knew what to do and Fiona has done this place under both judges in the Trail class and Trevor, a six year enough to know what she is supposed to do we got a 3rd and 5th in the Western Walk/Trot old riding and so it wasn't a big deal. When it was time for class. driving gelding, and two of the 2009 fillies. the class to begin I went up into the stands to The entire weekend was so much fun for Management of the Stock Show referred to watch. It was really crowded and I had a heck showing and catching up with old friends and the horses as “Royalty”. They have been of a time finding a seat but I finally found making new friends. I know that countless invited back and happily accepted for a 2011 one. I was glad I was going to be able to hours went into getting everything ready for expanded presentation. watch because it is always interesting to me to this show and I want to thank everyone who www.gypsyhorsesintexas.com be able to see the entire group from a helped or attended for making this show such distance and compare. a success. Cheri and her horse Devon When they started calling the results I really I can hardly wait till next year to see what Horse Feathers Devon just finished 4 months wasn't sure if Judge A or B was the English other "dreams" this show will make a reality of driving instructions. judge. Well, under Judge A Fiona got third for our family. Here is one of him in the 4th of July parade place and I thought that was pretty cool. Then Jennifer Alexander with sirens, blow horns and fireworks in Texas they started calling Judge B's results and [email protected] in 101 degree weather! Devon was just 2 yrs old and this was his first public appearance. Cheri Mertesdorf [email protected] D R A E B Z V S E U Y C Z C F Devon driving X Z B H T J I K H L H O A R E Devon parade M O U S T A C H E O Z Q W E A C R O U P A G O H I U Z B S T Z T C G B N C S L Z E L U T H H U Z T W O Z D N R D M D M E E O G D L N Z I G R B A B E R M L O J I N V O E T Y N E F R R W B F A A T H P J J E E H A Z E J O T C T C U Y Y T E L P F R D Z W I Z A H E L V I D S K J U L W B Z N D O R J Z Z P D B Q F D X B I C H O C K S X E R U T S A P K I B G I Y X C Z U C H D L F B S I X F U N A Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 21 JUDGE A GHRA 2nd Annual World Show Results JUDGE B SHOW RESULTS

Leslie Connor Carol Smettem-Minson through class 118 Class Number 118 Gypsy Horse Best Matched Pair Total Number of Entries judged in class 2

1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, owned by Colleen 1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Paxton, owned by Colleen Donahue, Donahue, Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue Exhibitor: Colleen Donahue A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Rafferty, owned by Colleen A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Rafferty, owned by Colleen Donahue, Exhibitor: Cathleen Harpst Donahue, Exhibitor: Cathleen Harpst

2.A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Byron, owned by A Wizards 2. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Byron, owned by A Wizards Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Bill Todd Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Bill Todd A Wizards Spell Winstons Dabney, owned by A Wizards A Wizards Spell Winstons Dabney, owned by A Wizards Spell Spell Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lindsay Slough Ranch, Linda Brown, Exhibitor: Lindsay Slough

Judge A Judge B Leslie Connor Sherry Johnson-Trafton

Class Number 119 Gypsy Horse Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Sponsored by Image Setter Ranch, Craig & DiAnn Towson Total number of entries judged in class 8

1. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, 1. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Rachel Lichau Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann 2. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, 2. A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton, owned by Triple R Ranch, Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Pete Lichau 3. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander 4. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: 4. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: Gary Ross Gary Ross 5. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn 5. A Wizards Spell Winstons Darby, owned by Triple R Ranch, Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Marty & Debra Weaver, Exhibitor: Rachel Lichau 6. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 6. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel

Class Number 120 Gypsy Horse Western Pleasure, Walk/Trot/Canter Sponsored by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Lynn Strauman Total number of entries judged in class 5

1. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: 1. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: Paul Keenam Paul Keenam 2. Ruari May, owned by West River Gypsy Horses, Wyleen May, 2. Rauri May, owned by West River Gypsy Horses, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle Exhibitor: Allison Tuttle 3. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 3. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Strauman, Ex- Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador hibitor: Lynn Strauman 4. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Strauman, Ex- 4. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy hibitor: Lynn Strauman Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador 5. Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & J.C. 5. Maximus Decimus CR, owned by Ryder Ranch, Darla & J.C. Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder Ryder, Exhibitor: Darla Ryder

Gypsy Horse World Vol 8 No 1 page 22 Region 5 - Michelle Purcell

In Big Sky Montana, better. Deep means rougher for me. coming and there beauty, wildlife and But, I keep the fire going and am blessed that will be new foals and Gypsy Horses I live with the treasurers of the West. shows to share. abound with any I really want folks in my region to send me My best to all, season. This winter information and photos Michelle Purcell has been really cold of their Gypsies for www.bestofthewestgypsyhorses.com therefore less snow future articles. Please, for skiing but plenty you owe it to your for Gypsies to romp in! My Gypsies just beautiful Gypsies and thrive in the snow: The deeper the snow the yourself. Spring is

Horse Business or a Hobby? How not to make a $250,000 a year mistake - James Oates, Oates Financial & Tax Service

The often asked question about owning horses is whether your investment might be considered a “business”, or whether it is a hobby. There are certain requirements you must meet in order to qualify to use Section 179 of the IRS tax code to potentially deduct up to $250,000 per year. On Feb. 13, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Economic Stimulus Act increasing the expensing allowance for horses purchased and placed into service beginning after December 31, 2007. Previous allowance was $128,000 per year and is now increased to $250,000. Typically if your property or horses have a useful life of more than one year, they costs must be spread over several years as depreciation. The new provisions allow horse businesses to fully expense your horse or property in the year it was purchased. Allowances can include your horses, trucks, trailers, farm equipment. Your Section 179 deduction cannot create a taxable loss for your business, but your active business can also come from wages at another job and any other income you may have. Taxpayers must file Form 4562 with original tax return for the year the horses or equipment were put into service. For further assistance and questions as to whether your horse activity qualifies, please contact us at [email protected] or 817-447-0946.

Region 6 - Gail DeMarco-Bolger

the Gypsy Horse to her peers, the other youth. She had been showing him in her high school equestrian teams, open shows and doing very well at it. Getting our youth more involved is an important asset for the breed. The informational booths were well received by all! The Gypsy Horses are definitely a Pomona 2010 making it a great event. There was a very favorite. As always, it was very refreshing to Pomona, despite rain and bad weather, was a good representation of the Gypsy Horse meet so many wonderful Gypsy Horse success, thanks to a lot of hard work and breed thanks to many of the breeders who enthusiasts along with the people from the planning done by AGHBA, primarily Jim came and brought their beautiful horses. others breeds as well. They are always Harris and his crew! Lisa did an excellent job Many disciplines were represented including fascinated by our horses and what they can of coordinating and organizing events. Jim Driving, English, Western, Bareback, jumping, do! A great time was had by all and the and Diane put a lot of time and dedication into games. The star was Khloe with her amazing breed was very well represented. gelding! Khloe is doing her part to represent Arizona Cheryl Lang sent an photo of her stallion Aisling Cillbarra Snow at her daughter’s place (Megan Kinney- Spiess) in Arizona. Megan has been teaching Snow tricks.

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JUDGE A GHRA 2nd Annual World Show results continued JUDGE B Leslie Connor Sherry Johnson-Trafton Class Number 121 Gypsy Horse Novice Halter Sponsored by Image Setter Ranch, Craig and DiAnn Towson Total number of entries judged in class 14

1. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, 1. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch,

Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks

2. Image Setters Bayonetta, owned by Image Setters Ranch, 2. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Straumann,

Craig & DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Laura Ann Towson Exhibitor: Lynn Strauman

3. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn

Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander

4. Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Jan & 4. Image Setters Bayonetta, owned by Image Setters Ranch,

David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler Craig & DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Laura Ann Towson

5. Romanys Ms Bodi, owned and shown by Lynn Straumann, 5. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy

Exhibitor: Lynn Strauman Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel

6. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 6. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary &

Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson

Class Number 122 Gypsy Horse

Stallion or Gelding Solid Color

Sponsored by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Claycomb

Total number of entries judged in class 5

1. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor: 1. St Clarins, owned by Cielo Celeste, Celeste Huston, Exhibitor:

Paul Keenam Paul Keenam

2. High Valley Mister Twister, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don 2. CSF Sir Royal Gold, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don &

& Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Debbie Stone Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Don Stone

3. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River 3. High Valley Mister Twister, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don

Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb & Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Debbie Stone

4. CSF Sir Royal Gold, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don & 4. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River

Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Don Stone Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb

5. Romipens Shoondo Avatar GRR017, owned by Gypsy Rose 5.Romipens Shoondo Avatar GRR017, owned by Gypsy Rose

Ranch, Ann Claycomb and Lynn Strauman, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones Ranch, Ann Claycomb and Lynn Strauman, Exhibitor: Stacy Jones

Class Number 123 Gypsy Horse Mare Solid Color

Total number of entries judged in class 2

1. Sasha May, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, 1. Sasha May, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May,

Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb

2. 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and 2. 4C Little Gypsy Fable, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and

Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon Brenda Hearon, Exhibitor: Hallie Hearon

Number 124 Gypsy Horse Mare Broken Color

Sponsored by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Lynn Strauman

Total Number of Entries judged in class 12

1. Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 1. Image Setters Jojo, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown 2. A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & 2. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson 3. Tumbled Dinah, owned by Shiredale Farm, Kimberly Oest, 3. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy Exhibitor: Kimberly Oest Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel 4. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & 4. A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks 5. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn 5. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander 6. Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Jan & 6. Tumbled Dinah, owned by Shiredale Farm, Kimberly Oest, David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler Exhibitor: Kimberly Oest

Gypsy Horse World Vol 8 No 1 page 24 Region 7 - Carol Smettem-Minson The 2nd Gypsy Horse World Show at Fort Worth, Texas

It was a real pleasure to be asked to fly in from in the foreface and no cheek bone, which should pool bit in a driving class or a the UK and be one of the judges at your show this be rounded. Wilson bit, (a jointed snaffle with year. I would like to thank everyone who helped A Gypsy Cob needs bone, good flat bone. If you double rings on the end often me and made the days go so smoothly. A special are not sure what this is then there is a publication seen at Appleby). Any other bit is thanks to Sherry Trafton-Johnson, the alternate heading its way to the GHRA office to help you. not required for this breed. This is where the judge, who so kindly and professionally took over The length of cannon bone is important. Some breed of horse should be remembered. my judging on the final day. I can only apologize were to too long and lacked bone. I enjoyed very much looking at the babies who hugely to all the exhibitors for my inability to finish Feather is the main flag of the breed. Without very promising. Some of these babies had real the third day. For those of you who did not already this you don’t have a Gypsy Cob. It must be cor- pretty heads and very typical. Some of them had know, I had come out of hospital only the Friday rect type of feather, long and silky starting from good feather and correct bone for so young. This before and it was questionable if I would be able the knee, not coarse or curly. You must have is a encouraging sign for the future. I would love to to do any of the judging. Thank you so much for feather at the front of the leg not just at the back. have judged a class of just babies. It would have accepting my decision to stop when I did and for My three main winners all had correct feather, been very interesting. Against older youngsters all of your kind comments. correct flat bone, and good legs. Rear legs are they didn’t really have an equal chance, but I was The Gypsy Cob is a unique breed in the UK and showing a number of cow hocks and close move- very happy to see such promising foals. I would it has found its way across to America where it is ment behind. Imagine these horses after 15 especially like to thank these owners for taking the lovely to see so many supporters and enthusiasts. miles? time to bring them and I hope they were not too I am extremely protective of the breed and wish to A Gypsy Cob is not a lazy breed. You should not exhausted on their return home. encourage the correct breed standard and true have to drag it around a ring reluctantly. They The Get of Sire class was extremely well sup- breed type. should trot out with enthusiasm with a medium ported which is encouraging, but it troubled me Everyone should have a basic knowledge of knee action covering the ground well, not as we greatly that the same faults appeared in each horse conformation. It is available in many books call ‘daisy cutters’. ‘Daisy Cutters’ are more than family. This proves that these faults are breeding and via the internet. Every horse has the same likely to end up on the floor resulting in damaged on, namely untypical heads, long, straight, narrow skeletal structure and to this we add the breed knees and untold damage to a very valuable Liv- across the eye, poor feather, narrow fronts, poor standard and finally breed type. The Gypsy Cob ing Wagon with maybe children inside. shoulders and weak back legs. This needs to be breed calls for a well muscled, well boned, wide Please keep in mind what this breed is about, corrected now. The stallion owners need to take a chested, medium to short back and good action. what it is intended for and ask yourself if it could good hard look at what they are producing. They This should come naturally with correct conforma- do the job it was intended. Be honest with your- have the breed’s future literally in the hands. Now tion. A bonny head, intelligent, alert but gentle, self, and keep the best interest of the breed in is the time to be honest and ask if your stallion is without having too much likeness to the breeds mind. These are not meant to be flashy show producing the best possible Gypsy Cob. There is that established the Gypsy Cob, i.e. Shire / horses. The joy of owning a Gypsy Cob is that no room for half way. The Gypsies would not Clydesdale / Dales / Fell and Welsh. anyone can show them, and have the pleasure thank you for this. They are ruthless in their breed- It is important to remember what the Gypsy Cob that involves. If the Gypsy Cob fits the breed stan- ing policies and rightly so. I can walk amongst is about. It needs to have the conformation to be dard and good breed type, then I do not care who some fields here in England of various Gypsy able to pull a Living Wagon 15 miles a day. With- is on the end of lead rope. families and I can point out a foal by a certain out this, it is worthless, incorrect. It would not be If it is correct, it will stand correct naturally. Quite stallion. These stallions are priceless and the considered worth keeping by the Gypsies if it is a number of entries I had to ask to walk their backbone to the breed. They continually breed not correct and sound. If you are not sure what horses forward and stand naturally. I don’t want to good correct foals. Mares should be able to breed breed type is then look at Appleby DVD s, go on see a Gypsy Cob stretched out behind. This is better than themselves and improve on their qual- various UK websites. Talk to the breeders of these totally undesirable and not part of the breed and ity each generation. This is why stallion choice is horses, any of which can be recommended by the looks horrible. so important. It is no good just choosing the stal- GCS UK. They will be more than willing to help My stallion winner was a good example of cor- lion that happens to be winning at the time. Does you understand the breed and its correct type. rect stance, natural and unforced. This actually he compliment your mare? Does he have the So to the horses at the show, my general opinion leads me nicely into temperament. On the whole, same faults as your mare? If so, find another. was “Wow, what an enthusiastic bunch of people.” the temperament of most of the Gypsy Cobs I Stallion and mare compatibility is so important. It There were so many entries which is wonderful for judged was excellent with only a few exceptions. I is not down to luck but good judgement that the breed. But, I guess I should give you my con- know that this particular ring can be spooky, and I breeds you a good foal. cerns first, which were mainly, poor fronts, weak took this into account. Basic bad manners is not Thank you again for taking my judgement in such chests, and bad shoulders. part of the breed. If I did not feel safe going and a polite way. I am sorry for those I disappointed, The front end of the Gypsy Cob is the engine. feeling certain horses feathers/shoulders etc, then but thank you for bringing your beautiful horses for Without this you have no horse. The chest should would a 5 year old child be safe? Or a pregnant me to judge. All were presented clean and well come down equal to or below the elbow, the front wife? Again, this is where you need to think about groomed. It is okay for a Gypsy Cob to have a chest should be wide (wide enough to drive a bus the history of the breed and remember it is a true woolly coat in January! If you do clip them, do it in through the Gypsies say). The neck from the base family horse. plenty of time for the coat to grow back to a sensi- of the ear to the point of shoulder should be the I do not like seeing stallion harness on a Gypsy ble length. Pink clipped skin looks so unsightly on longest part of the horse. If the point of the shoul- Cob. It is not painting the correct image and it a Gypsy Cob. The best mare I ever saw was der to the base of the tail is longest, you have a certainly cannot have a natural head carriage. Any called Hairy Mary. There was a reason for that!!! short neck or a long back. The under neck should Gypsy Cob that is behind the bit is not natural and I hope you all had a safe journey home and be short and muscled. undesirable. How can they breathe correctly if perhaps learnt something about the breed you all Some heads were poor and untypical. A Gypsy their head is either vertical or worse behind? obviously love so much. Cob should not have big uncommon ears, medium Imagine pulling a Living Wagon up a hill. They to small, giving an alert expression with a large need to breathe and fill their lungs. Any unnatural oval eye set wide apart. There were some with or enforced head carriage was heavily penalised. heads with large ears, small piggy eyes, too long Incidentally, a driving bit should be ideally a Liver-

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page JUDGE A GHRA 2nd Annual World Show results continued JUDGE B

Class Number 125 Gypsy Horse Stallion or Gelding Broken Color Sponsored by Castle Knoll Farm, Greg & Maureen Griffin No photo available Total number of entries judged in class 9

1. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, 1. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks 2. Image Setters Henry, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & 2. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown Gary Ross 3. Oliver, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Exhibitor: 3. Image Setters Henry, owned by Image Setters Ranch, Craig & Gary Ross DiAnn Towson, Exhibitor: Sonya Brown 4. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, 4. Picasso, owned and shown by Gypsy Rose Ranch, Ann Clay- Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann comb, Exhibitor: Ann Claycomb 5. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Canterbury, owned by Black 5. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, Cherry Gypsies, Alex & Damon Hawkins, Exhibitor: Alex Hawkins Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann 6. 4C LKs Suleo, owned by 4C Gypsy Horses, Randy and Brenda 6. Yavens Choormoot Oochipe, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy Hearon, Exhibitor: Corry Hearon Mondiel, Exhibitor: Clair Amador

Class Number 126 Gypsy Horse Born in the USA Mares any Age

Sponsored by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross Total Number of Entries judged in class 8

1. A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & 1. A CR Diamond Girl, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks 2. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & 2. Royal Glamour Girl, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson Exhibitor: Rebecca McKeever 3. Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Jan & 3. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander 4. A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona, owned by Jennifer & Glenn 4. Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker, owned by Gypsy Lane, Gary & Alexander, Exhibitor: Jennifer Alexander Sue Niesen, Exhibitor: Julie Hutson 5. Royal Glamour Girl, owned by Ross Ranch, Gary & Lois Ross, 5. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy Exhibitor: Rebecca McKeever Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel 6. Peperoogas Joovlikano Zen, owned by Gypsy Station, Mandy 6. Feathers Tallulah Mabella, owned by Feathers Country, Jan & Mondiel, Exhibitor: Mandy Mondiel David Carlson, Exhibitor: Kate Bimler

Class Number 127 Gypsy Horse Born in the USA Stallion or Gelding any Age Sponsored by Caravan of Dreams Farm, David and Priscilla Cox Total Number of Entries judged in class 9

1. Image Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, 1. Setters Johnny Ringo, owned by Cimmarron Ranch, Gary & Gary & Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks Megan Parks, Exhibitor: Megan Parks 2. High Valley Mister Twister, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don 2. High Valley Mister Twister, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don & Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Debbie Stone & Debbie Stone, Exhibitor: Debbie Stone 3. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River 3. West Rivers Indigos Royal Callahan, owned by West River Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb Gypsy Horse, Wyleen May, Exhibitor: Ashleigh Robb 4. CSF Sir Royal Gold, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don & Deb- 4. CSF Sir Royal Gold, owned by CornerStone Farm, Don & Deb- bie Stone, Exhibitor: Don Stone bie Stone, Exhibitor: Don Stone 5. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Canterbury, owned by Black 5. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, Cherry Gypsies, Alex and Damon Hawkins, Exhibitor: Alex Hawkins Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann 6. Flynt Hylls Gypsy Sherman T, Kelly, Ty and Julia Bruggemann, 6. A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Canterbury, owned by Black Exhibitor: Julia Bruggemann Cherry Gypsies, Alex and Damon Hawkins, Exhibitor: Alex Hawkins

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Gypsy Horse World Vol 8 No 1 page 26 A Blagdon is not a solid colored horse

Our registrar, Priscilla Cox had requests to use one”. A Blagdon is a sabino, it not only has to have Lloyds—owned by the the word Blagdon on our registration certificates. the white feet, but splashes up the body and un- Vines “Proper Blagdon” We have run this article before a few years ago, even patterns with roaning involved. I see lots of all splashy and roan. but it seems new people need this information. We people calling blacks with a few white socks By USA standards, this keep seeing the word Blagdon used incorrectly “Blagdons”, and it always makes me cringe. is maximum expressed and have even seen shows use the word for a The new stallion “Flash” is marginally Blagdon, sabino. solid color horse class! You will see that Blagdons some gypsies wouldn’t even call him Blagdon as are really sabinos. But here is the rub. he doesn’t have that much roaning and body white. People have had their horses tested here in I think the general consensus (among gypsies) on Lloyds - Proper Blagdon America for sabino and it has come up negative. him though is that he’s Blagdon, but minimally The GHRA was told many years ago (this infor- Blagdon. There are extremes of it, but it’s all the mation was in an earlier article) when we first same gene, the sabino one, and it can make Ivory—yearling filly— started testing these horses through the University them so light they are nearly white (proper Blag- definitely NOT a Blag- of Kentucky that the American Sabino test did not don), or nearly black with a bit of roaning and don by anyone’s work on many of the Gypsy Horses. Apparently the some body roaning and some body splashes. standards, as her Gypsy Horses’ version of Sabino carries different Here are some examples - whites are not markers. So don’t be fooled by your color testing. Flash “the Blagdon” - About an inch less white on splashy, and she has There is no test for the Gypsy Horse version of his body and this guy would have lost his “Blagdon no body white. She is sabino at this time. Hopefully in the future they will card”. Some wouldn’t consider him a Blagdon at all a black filly with white overseas, even though he’s got 4 high whites and develop one specifically for our breed. legs. Calling her a Ivory - not a Blagdon We interviewed breeders here and in the UK and the white face, but Blagdon in front of (black mare in center) asked them to send photos of their Blagdons or the splashy up the any Gypsy man will Blagdons they had pictures of. Here are the an- legs and the body mark you as someone who doesn’t know much swers as well as the photos they sent to accom- white gets him to about these horses. pany their answers. where “most” By USA standards, she is NOT sabino, she is The question asked: Is a Blagdon just a solid would say he’s a black with white legs, same as she is with the color horse with maybe a blaze and white socks? Blagdon, just not a Gypsies. Should it have a belly splash or more than one flashy Blagdon. By belly splash? Should if have Roaning? USA standards, From Black Forest: That is always a confusion he’s a minimally among people over here. A Blagdon is not a “black marked sabino. Flash (marginal Blagdon) Article continued on next page

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 27 A Blagdon is not a solid colored horse, continued

From Loretta Rawlings: Blagdon always has From Michael Vine: A true Blagdon has to be splashes of white under the belly, around the bar- Blagdon all over, not just here and there. Here are rel or up the insides of the legs, usually the back some pictures of Lloyds our Blagdon stallion. He is legs. The splashes can stretch all the way round a true Blagdon. the belly sometimes, or only be minimal up the insides of the back legs. White socks and a blaze is a solid coloured horse. A couple of pics are below… Hope this helps.

So you see, a solid is not a Blagdon! Not to any Gypsy and not here in America either.

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 28 Calling All Gypsy Horse Youth! Come join the New Gypsy Herd! The Gypsy Horse Registry Youth Association is now being formed. The GHRyA is for youth like you who love spending time with Gypsy Horses. Any individual 18 years of age or younger as of January 1st who is interested in Gypsy Horses is eligible for GHRyA membership, whether you own horses or not. Membership in the GHRyA is your gateway to fun and friendship, building memories to last a lifetime! The Gypsy Horse Registry Youth Association is one of the first youth organizations of its kind. The newly formed youth group will be offering a wide range of activities for all youth, no matter what age, riding disci- pline or ability. As a member of the GHRyA, you’ll learn more about the Gypsy Horse breed, develop leadership skills, promote good sportsmanship and become more active in your community. If you have a current youth membership in the Gypsy Horse Registry of America, you are already a member of the GHRyA. Many activities are currently being set up. A few of the contests being planned include a logo design contest, art contest, an essay contest, and a photo contest. A youth’s “Gypsy Horse of the Quarter” will be selected, and a youth GHRyA Prince and Princess will be crowned at the world show in 2011. Currently youth classes are being added to the Gypsy Horse World show for 2011. 4C’s Gypsy Horses is in the process of setting up a “Babe Scholarship” for deserving youth in honor of one of our Gypsy Horses named Babe that was so special to us. It is an exciting time for the youth of the Gypsy Horse Registry of America. Come join the Gypsy herd! We are certain you will get the most out of your membership with GHRyA! For more information or if you would like to help with the start up process of this Youth Association please call Brenda Hearon at 405-485-2988 or email: [email protected].

GHRyA Membership forms can be found on the GHRA website www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org

Youth Jumble Challenge

D R A E B Z V S E U Y C Z C F Find the words in the jumble to the left. The words can be X Z B H T J I K H L H O A R E horizontal, vertical, or diago- nal and spelled forwards or M O U S T A C H E O Z Q W E A backwards.

C R O U P A G O H I U Z B S T Solution on page 21. Z T C G B N C S L Z E L U T H BACK H U Z T W O Z D N R D M D M E BEARD CANNON E O G D L N Z I G R B A B E R CREST CROUP M L O J I N V O E T Y N E F R ELBOW ERGOT R W B F A A T H P J J E E H A FEATHER FETLOCK Z E J O T C T C U Y Y T E L P HEAD HOCK F R D Z W I Z A H E L V I D S HOOF K J U L W B Z N D O R J Z Z P MANE MOUSTACHE D B Q F D X B I C H O C K S X MUZZLE PASTURE E R U T S A P K I B G I Y X C SHOULDER TAIL Z U C H D L F B S I X F U N A WITHER

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Vol 8 No 1 page 29 GHRA JUDGES AND CONTACT INFORMATION To view the judges bios go to our website www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org Arizona Idaho Ohio Megan Kenney-Spiess Roger N. Eitel Jennifer Moshier 120 N. Vidal Trail 26325 N. Warren Road 740-604-0195 Benson, AZ 85602 Athol, ID 83801 3901 Fry Road (603) 303-0168 208-546-5587 Ostrander, OH 43061 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

California Maine Oklahoma Sabyl Myers Sherrye Johnson Trafton Kristina Hedrick Wilson 3791 Cross Road 38 Bridge Road P. o. Box 288 Livermore, CA 94550 Brunswick, ME 04011 Purcell, OK 73080 (925) 216-7957 (207) 443-4006 614-327-5747 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Sami Scheuring Michigan Texas 139 Garden Avenue Jenny M. Pierucki Helen M. Hogan San Rafael, CA 94903 414 N. Fifth Street 4915 Kennedale New Hope Road 415.492.0460 Burr Oak, MI 49030 Fort Worth, TX 76140-7815 [email protected] 269-489-5500 817-313-4472 [email protected] [email protected] Florida Karen A. Iversen Missouri Debra Walter-Schliem P. O. Box 820 Leslie K. Connor 310 Meadow Oaks Drive Lecanto, FL 34460 1810 S. Cleveland Court Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (352) 628-9186 Joplin, MO 64804 512-829-4234 [email protected] 417.483.2910 [email protected] [email protected] Richard Gahimer Diane L. McNamara 4698 W. 46th Terrace North Carolina 21224 CR 4925 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 Judith K. Warner Trenton, TX 75490 954-581-2450 19 Chiles Avenue 903-989-5123 [email protected] Asheville, NC 28803 [email protected] 828-271-7960 [email protected]

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