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Table of Contents 5 Publisher’s Note 8 Inside Vanner Fair 10 Thanks To All The Supporters 11 How The Gypsy Vanner Came To North America 14 One Breed, One Vision 8 16 Mark J. Barrett Interview 18 On Gypsy Vanners, Gourmet Fare, Relaxation & Heli-Trail Riding 21 The Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse Club 23 Health, Wellness, Spa Treatments & Age Management 25 Making Memories At La Cucina 18 26 Discipline Diversification 27 Vanner Fair ‘Best In Fair’ Trophy 29 Nimue – Canada’s First Gypsy Vanner 30 The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society 31 Artist Cory Trépanier Captures ‘Best In Fair’ 33 An Inspiring Gypsy Vanner Breeding 14 11 Program

23 Illustration by Julia Gomes, age: 18, Brazil Publisher’s Note by James D. Wilson VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE Welcome to Vanner Fair! There is something to be said Publisher when you can gather together James D. Wilson a group that shares the same passion in life, and really Executive Editor supports one another in Ross Ulysses Munroe actualizing a vision. Such is the case with the launch of the first Editor annual Vanner Fair – and it’s Virginia Munroe not surprising. After all, Gypsy Vanners are among the most Executive Art Director glorious animals on earth. Richard Ponsonby It takes a lot of inspiration, sweat of the brow, and commitment on everybody’s part, to transform that vision into reality. The dedication of both the Canadian Contributing Writers Gypsy Vanner Horse Club & the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society was instrumental Antony Brown, Bev Jones, to that endeavor, and in the process we renewed longstanding friendships and Wayne G. Hipsley, Dr. Randy Knipping, discovered many wonderful new ones. Ross Ulysses Munroe, Virginia Munroe, One thing is certain; a fair makes the passion come to life, especially when Dan O’Neill, Julia O’Neill, Lynn Palm, sharing the magic of the Gypsy Vanner. For years these beautiful have Bill Ricci, Liz Shaughnessy, captured the hearts of so many people. Dennis Thompson, James D. Wilson Highlights of the Fair: Contributing Photographers Shopping and Food Court Pavilion: The pavilion will delight cultural- Mark J. Barrett, Ben Radvanyi, events performance buffs and gourmands alike, with the festive atmosphere Marco Puopolo, Julia O’Neill which defines Vanner Fair. The Vanner Fair Pavilion is a gastronomic cabaret that offers a feast of delectable foods, a robust wine and beer garden, plus strolling Contributing Artists entertainment, specialty vendors and artisans selling lifestyle and equine crafts June Towill Brown, Cory Trépanier, and wares. Julia Gomes The Opening Ceremonies: A vibrant opening ceremony, marking the launch of the first North American Vanner Fair, celebrating one of the most Event Manager magnificent breeds of horse the world has ever seen. Liz Shaughnessy Vanners Swimming: A must see! Owners and trainers will take their Vanners Communications Manager for a swim in the pond. Isabella Devine A Live Concert: Terrie Lea & The Mustangs is one of the most diverse country music entertainment acts you will ever see. Terrie and the band have Graphic Design been thrilling crowds for years. Greg Shannon Get an up-close introduction to the Gypsy Vanners, watching them take part in demonstrations and competitions. Dennis Thompson – breed founder – has Web Design referred to the Vanner as a ‘golden retriever with hooves’ … so move over man’s Robin Harrison best friend, you have competition. I want to thank everyone for helping to put together a great fair. A warm Business Affairs appreciation and a big Thank-you go out to the Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse Brent Jones Club Vanner Fair Event Advisory & Organizing Committee, of which I was honored to be a part. The selfless efforts of everybody involved made Vanner Fair 2011 possible. Kudos to my fellow members: Katherine Mutti, Dan O’Neill and Terry Elder. Vanner Fair Magazine is published by Vanner Fair A special recognition from all of us goes to the professionals who dedicated their Limited, P.O.Box 277 Stn “A”, Etobicoke, ON, time and effort to bringing Vanner Fair to life: Liz Shaughnessy & Associates; Canada M9C 1C0. All rights reserved. Reproduction Isabella Devine – DeerFields Stables Country Inn; Ross & Virginia Munroe – of the contents, either in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the publisher’s written Editors of Vanner Fair Magazine; June Brown – Sculptor of the Best in Fair Trophy; authorization. Views and comments expressed in and many more… the articles reflect only those of the authors, and are not necessarily those of the publisher and staff Cheers, of Vanner Fair Magazine. To advertise or subscribe, James D. Wilson please email [email protected]. www.vannerfair.com 5

festive atmosphere, which defines dedicated lifetimes in the pursuit Horse Club. There are fascinating INSIDE VANNER FAIR 2011 Vanner Fair. The day in the country of breeding the perfect caravan stories written by owners and breeders finishes with a live concert featuring horse…the glorious Gypsy Vanner. on the history of the Gypsy Vanner the renowned Terrie Lea & The Breeders want to make sure they are horse, the and personal Mustangs. part of North America’s first experiences with these superb horses. DeerFields Country Inn’s exclusive gathering of Gypsy Add to all this, articles on healthy facilities include La Cucina Vanner breeders & owners lifestyle, arts & entertainment, travel, Dining Room, Sea Horse Spa, as they present their horses, real estate and sales; and you have a Reins Lounge, plus the ­educate the public about the magazine well worth reading, referring Amphitheatre Food Court, breed and offer them for sale. to and keeping close at . rolling hills, hiking and riding Registered GVHS horses are trails, a pond, Tuscan-style entered into the Red Carpet Expo, Come One. Come All! vineyard and much more. a unique showcase of Gypsy Vanner Fair 2011 is the one to remember Vanners. Vanner Fair offers a – certain to become the beginning of a The Canadian one-of-a-kind Concierge wonderful new chapter in the unfolding The Passion Gypsy Vanner Promotion and Sales Suite, saga of the Gypsy Vanner breed. While judging forum, breed DeerFields Stables is hosting the Horse Club ­evaluation, competition and inaugural event, the prediction is that Comes To Life Presents… demonstrations. The Gypsy Vanner Vanner Fair will move to new venues The Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse horse world is abuzz with positive across the continent in the coming years. Club had planned on organizing a discussion supporting the Fair and is For more information, visit gathering of breeders and owners for looking forward to the future. The www.VannerFair.com years. Vanner Fair finally had its birth Sunday is dedicated exclusively to at a cold winter Club meeting in horse aficionados, enabling them to by James D. Wilson early 2011 – and once the Advisory wrap up their business and enjoy Committee was established, the some camaraderie, away from the general public. provides a setting not unlike the soccer match. Enjoy the peace and passion truly came to life. English landscape familiar to the breed tranquility of the nature trails or dive Appleby Fair has for hundreds of – picturesque rolling hills in the into the festivities that include shopping, years been the Mecca for Gypsy horse ...Vanner Fair has On September 24th and 25th, countryside and boutique facilities that mouth-watering food, wine and beer, lovers and traders. Now Vanner Fair is something for the DeerFields Stables Country Inn, just offer an inviting live entertainment both a complement to that legacy, and whole family... outside the Village of Palgrave in atmosphere catering …participate in lively and breathtaking the start of a new tradition. The Fair Caledon, plays host to North America’s to a small or large demonstrations that was never intended to clone the first-ever ‘Vanner Fair’ with breeders, gathering. demonstrations, keen honor the Gypsy historical event, other than to pay Vanner Fair Magazine owners and trainers trekking from the There is free admis- competition, and the Vanner horse. tribute to the magnificent Gypsy horse The flagship publication for Vanner far reaches of the United States and sion for the public. good camaraderie… On the Saturday, a breed. Vanner Fair 2011 is only the Fair, this glossy four-color magazine is Canada to participate in lively demon- Gates open at 10am. boutique trade fair start of an exciting new development, the key media vehicle for the event. strations, keen competition and the celebrates the ‘Vanner Passion’ with delivering on the Mission of the Gypsy The magazine includes editorial good camaraderie which so naturally Browse A Little… specialty vendors and artisans selling Vanner Horse Society – to respect the features on the Gypsy Vanner Horse follows the colorful Gypsy Vanner Shop A Little… lifestyle and equine crafts and wares, spoken words of Gypsies who have Society and the Canadian Gypsy Vanner horse. while breeders and newbie owners It’s only fitting to hold North America’s Enjoy A Lot! regale visitors with personal anecdotes 1st Vanner Fair as part of Destination With the feel of a true vacation about their lives with a Gypsy Vanner. 2011, a 9-day celebration destination, Vanner Fair has something Hospitality areas, wine sampling, of all things equestrian in the Hills for the whole family, from a social delectable food concessions and a of Headwaters. Host for Vanner Fair, gathering, entertainment and horseplay robust wine and beer garden with DeerFields Stables Country Inn, to Vanner swimming and a Vanner strolling entertainment complete the

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Sponsors Vendor Partner s How The Gypsy Vanner Came To North America by Dennis Thompson Official Su ppliers Media Partner s by the Gypsies of Great Britain/ Selective breeding continued virtually and the only such registry founded on unknown to the outside world for over an in-depth study of British/Irish half a century until Cindy and I, while Gypsies and their horses. traveling through the English country- All breeds result from a crossing of side, noticed a magical looking horse breeds by someone or some culture standing in a field. It was that very focused on creating a specific looking horse who became the key to unlocking horse born from their dreamed image the heretofore-unknown vision and – their vision. Once the ideal horse genetics that created the Gypsies’ is achieved and “vanner” breed (a horse Supporters suitable to pull a ­recognized, the basic …one of the most International Horse Transport Pro Reefer Services Transport Refrigeration Tiremaster In 1996, my wife Cindy and I function of a breed caravan). Be it good Perfit Computer Systems Group Select Trailer Sales Ltd. Hepburn Trailer Sales ­established the Gypsy Vanner Horse society is to protect, magnificent breeds fortune, good luck or Glasvan Great Dane Sales Inc. Penske Truck Leasing Canada Society. Hidden behind shrubs and educate about, of horse the world pure Gypsy magic, a under bridges; amid the indiscriminate ­per­petuate and has ever seen… passion was born in us The Vanner Fair Boutique Trade Fair breeding practices that had caused the ­promote the breed. to understand the little world around the Gypsies to see any With our breed and that captured Gallery Gemma E3Live Hills of Headwaters Tourism horse bred by them as nothing more the magic it holds, the opportunity our attention­ and stole our hearts. Klementines Equine by Design Cory Trépanier than trade horses for consumption; is greater. It would take years of research – with- Barefoot Awesome Airbrush The Chocolate Shop (Orangeville) out the help of the Internet – to learn a breed had been developed and its Soon after World War II, a vision was Dragonfly Arts on Broadway Drewhaven Chic Raven Vintage Jewelry about this special horse and, just as story begins here. born by the Gypsies of Great Britain Grange of Prince Edward Moms XOCAI Healthy Chocolate importantly, the colorful culture which Founded November 24, 1996, the to create the perfect caravan horse; Creemore Springs Brewery DeerFields Stables Country Inn The Ascot Room had created it. GVHS is the world’s first registry to “a small Shire, with more feather, more Joyful Creations Affinity Health recognize a breed of horse developed color and a sweeter head,” was the goal. Cont’d next page

10 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE www.vannerfair.com 11 Invited by the stallion’s owner, we • Importing the first two annerV attended Appleby, (the oldest horse (Cushti Bok and The Gypsy fair for Gypsies in the world) with the King) Easter Sunday 1997 and sole purpose of developing a better Easter Sunday 1998. understanding of Gypsies and their • Importing a total of fourteen mares horses. For ten days we introduced and two stallions for the breed’s ourselves to every Gypsy who bought introduction in June of 1998 at or sold a quality-looking horse and Equitana USA in Louisville Kentucky then documented contact information and on the Internet. All other names for later pursuit. The discovery of that and efforts to recognize a breed of one special little stallion and ten days horse developed by Gypsies turned a curiosity about Gypsies and throughout the world came after. their horses into an obsession. Returning from the fateful trip in Our relentless pursuit of knowledge which we first discovered Cushti Bok, over four calendar years resulted in: Cindy and I sat on a plane contem­ • Uncovering the post World War II plating the absurd possibility that we vision from which the breed was may have just stumbled upon an born. unknown breed of horse in the last • Identifying Sonny Mays and The decade of the twentieth century. Coal Horse – the two foundation As wildly improbable as it seemed, stallions that inspired the Vanner consequent research confirmed that, breed – as well as much of the in fact, one of the most magnificent influential stock originating from breeds of horse the world has ever those two. seen was not recognized, did not have • Identifying the genetics that created a name and was not understood the breed: The Shire, Clydesdale, outside the world of Gypsies. I cannot Dales and Friesian. explain or express deeply enough the sense of responsibility that reality • Tracing the genetic heritage of brought with it. Cushti Bok (the stallion we had Photo: © Mark J. Barrett, www.markjbarrett.com discovered) through three countries. The mission and goals of the Gypsy • Discovering that, as a yearling, Vanner Horse Society were inspired Cushti Bok had been “the most highly by that sense of responsibility and a prized colt in all of Great Britain” at sincere desire to establish the magical- the same 300-year-old horse fair looking breed Gypsies created without where our quest for knowledge began. changing a thing. • Naming the unnamed breed, With the very first issued Registration “Gypsy Vanner Horse.” Certificate for the Gypsy Vanner Horse • Documenting the Vanner breed Breed, a new breed was officially ­standard based on years of listening to recognized and the recording of the the spoken words of dedicated Gypsy horses within that breed began. breeders. Respecting the spoken words of Gypsies who have dedicated Dennis Thompson is the owner of Gypsy lifetimes in the pursuit of their dream, Gold farm in Ocala, Florida, and founded is a commitment of the GVHS the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society with his mission contained in its by-laws. late wife, Cindy. The two imported the • Importing the first two annerV fillies first sixteen Gypsy Vanner horses to (Bat and Dolly) November 24th 1996. North America. www.GypsyGold.com.

12 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE History of the breed in a studbook with the issuance of a named Gypsy Vanner horses. Carrying livestock, as well as horses. The process certificate of registration for all qualified the Gypsy name for their original serves as a means for breeders to have horses. This vision included the use breeders, and ‘Vanner’ as it references their horses objectively assessed. The of DNA for verification of parentage, the vehicle these animals once pulled. GVHS evaluation is a very important One Breed, One Vision: in addition to photography to record And within the GVHS, the range of tool to build genetic likeness, creating the coat color and color heights of the horses a single vision for this new breed of patterns of each applicant. …some may ask follows the traditions for horse in North America. Also included were the once-acceptable uses The Gypsy Vanner Horse about the origin One breed, one vision is an absolute standards for conformation for the animals. necessity for any group of animals to and movement. These of the name of With the creation of a be perpetuated. Hence, the GVHS is were not procedures the breed? and its working to achieve this goal, by followed outside of by Wayne G. Hipsley, BSc, MSc standards for the Gypsy maintaining the Gypsy Vanner horse North America. bred horses, the GVHS has continued true to its foundation through selective The evolution of the Gypsy Vanner These first horses came with anecdotal densely muscled horse with Some may ask about the origin of the to advance its emphasis on quality breeding and preservation of ancestral horse in North America has been a pedigrees, and no certificates of ­proportional, yet heavy substance of name of the breed? If we make a quick breeding stock. Recently the GVHS pedigrees. very short journey when we compare registration, essentially no formal bone, which some think of as a “small survey in England and Europe for the introduced an evaluation program it to the legacy of the or documentation. And from these horses .” The Gypsies laid the names referencing Gypsy bred horses, whereby owners voluntarily bring the Arabian. Both are breeds from a that Thompson imported, the Gypsy foundation for the evolutionary breed they range from Welsh , Gypsy their horses for a visual appraisal and foreign shore that were brought to our Vanner horse has evolved as a continent for the purpose of improving breed, just like the Thorough- domestic breeds and types of horses, bred and Arabian. each having their introductions well What constitutes a breed of over 150 years ago. Each of these horse? The generally-accepted breeds came to the Americas with a definition of a breed of animal genetic legacy based upon some form starts with a known and of a recorded pedigree, which was recorded pedigree. These incorporated into the domestic breed animals possess specific and societies. unique genetically based traits What does this have to do with the and characteristics that are Gypsy Vanner horse? The answer capable of being passed along is simple. The Gypsy to future Vanner horse is in the …there was a need offspring. The early stages of develop- traits and ment as a breed in for the creation of characteristics North America, just as a studbook… are replicated the Thoroughbred and as the result of Arabian once were. The Gypsy Vanner selective matings, breeding horse is following in the same footsteps like to like to produce like. of these early predecessors. And yet with this definition, we process that is occurring in North Cob, Irish Cob, Proper Cob to Tinker assessment of the horse’s qualities Hipsley and Associates, LLC., The North American vision for the cannot ignore the fact that the Gypsy America today. and so forth. In essence, there is not and traits, as well as its conformity International Equine Consultants Gypsy Vanner horse started with breeders in England and Europe did one accepted name for these horses to the standards of the GVHS. Each and Educators, Lexington, Kentucky. Dennis and Cindy Thompson, when not maintain accurate ancestral To foster the concept of breed preser- [email protected] vation, a group of breeders came outside of North America. So, the horse is given a numerical score for they discovered these unique horses in pedigrees on most of their horses. But, formation of the Gypsy Vanner Horse 7 anatomical regions plus the walk England. Once the Thompsons what they did accomplish was the together to form the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society [GVHS]. These people Society [GVHS] solved the problem and , with a separate classification imported their carefully selected horses, creation of a conformation type with for one breed in North America, by score for breed type. The evaluation there was a need for the creation of a unique traits and characteristics, such had a vision for the preservation of the Gypsy horses as a breed, through simply saying the horses from this process has been proven to be a studbook to maintain the official as the colorful coat colors, long mane genetic background will hereafter be success in many other breeds of pedigrees and records on these horses. and tail, extreme on a establishing standards for registration

14 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE www.vannerfair.com 15 That was not the horse’s fault. Somebody You start acting strange and their VFM: What makes the Gypsy Vanner so pressed the horse from the wrong side. attention is alerted. This alertness is great to photograph? His back hoof flew up and caught her what we want to capture. Jackie: They are magic in motion. in the side. It broke her rib. I came Jackie: Some people have the false Mark: They are unlike any other breed. pretty darned close to being trampled impression that we spook them, that we once. I was sitting in the corner of a I started shooting Arabians because I try to scare them. But the last thing thought they were one of the most very small paddock, and the horse just we want is a photo of a frightened horse. came at me, reared up right over me. beautiful breeds. And all the time I was I also had a horse destroy a very VFM: Are some horses easier to shooting horses, I was creating images expensive video camera when someone photograph than others? in very different ways. I was shooting pushed him at the wrong time. The Mark: Oh yes, some horses will bow portraits with backdrops and studio horse had nowhere else to go. So it’s their necks, start strutting around and lighting, sandwiching slides together, very important for safety that all hands begin just showing off. Horses don’t compositing images, all kinds of things on a shoot pay attention. have egos, but they definitely have to get that magical look. It is much easier personalities. Some are shy, a little wary, on a computer now. And then I photo- Jackie: Most horses, regardless of graphed the very first Gypsy Vanners their breed, are good creatures, gentle; not sure of themselves. It takes a little longer with them; it’s a little harder. in this country at Dennis Thompson’s Premier Photographer they have a sense of you and your Gypsy Gold. The breed had that vulnerability. Jackie: The most difficult for me, as a romantic look – like an Andalusian, VFM: What techniques do you use to wrangler, is the Gypsy Vanner mare with three times as much mane and get the performance you want? with her foal. They’re so laid back feathers everywhere. I thought, “This is anyway. The mare knows where her a photographer’s dream.” Mark J. Barrett Interview Mark: We have to do crazy things foal is every minute. She doesn’t even sometimes to get them to react, especially have to look up. When they are let out Although Mark travels far and wide to the Gypsy Vanners, who are so easy- into the paddock, the mare immediately photograph beautiful subjects, he can most going. starts munching grass, and just glances often be found at his home, with wife by Ross Ulysses Munroe Jackie: Like any prey animal, though, at me sideways. I try all my tricks, but Jackie, in Silver Springs, Florida. they are constantly reading your energy, she’s thinking, “Whatever is the matter Mark can be contacted via his web site at Mark J. Barrett is a renowned equine Unless you have an instinct for animals, Mark: The horse only has, at maximum, deciding whether you’re friend or foe. with you, you’ll get over it.” www.markjbarrett.com. photographer and filmmaker. His you’re not going to be ready for what about 15 minutes of the best energy to photo-artistry can be found worldwide they do next and you’re not going to give. We ask the owner to keep their horse in the barn the day before, and in magazines, books, calendars and know when to shoot. It’s a lot more than just me out there clicking the shutter. not turn him out until we are ready to videos. Vanner Fair Magazine recently My wife is a very good photographer in shoot – so he is raring to go. Often a spoke with Mark and his wife, Jackie… her own right. But by default, she has shoot can be done in one day, but not VFM: How long have you been become the person who wrangles the always. Some clients want both stills ­photographing horses, Mark? horses, catching their attention and and video. These need to be shot on getting them to express themselves. separate days. All of this takes staging Mark: I started photographing horses She is very good at it. and competent help. around 1982, when I opened my own studio. I learned photography while VFM: Tell me what makes a good shoot? VFM: Is there much work to be done to a photograph after you’ve taken it? serving in the United States Marine Mark: When you’re directing actors Corps. I attended the U.S. Naval School in a film, you have a make-up person, Mark: That’s when most of the work of Photography and got interested in a set director, and so on. It’s similar takes place. I spend an incredible filmmaking there. Later I went to the when you’re shooting horses. The horses amount of time on the computer. All University of Central Florida, where I need to be clean, and groomed to look images need to be input, color corrected, studied film and television production. good. The set has to be ready. Hopefully labeled, sized for delivery, etc. Also, I After working for a few producers, this will happen before we arrive at am not a photojournalist, and have no I started my own production company, the shoot. qualms about retouching images to suit doing photography and video in Ocala, my interpretation, my style. For me, Florida – horse country. I met one Jackie: At first, people don’t realize how that’s what makes the image come to life. Arabian horse farm manager who took much work is involved. Making a great image is teamwork. And it’s important VFM: Were you ever in danger while a chance on hiring me, and it just took shooting? off from there. to meet with your team early. We start talking to the horse owner weeks before Mark: I’ve had horses charge me VFM: What is unique about photo- our date, about everything that goes into numerous times but it’s pretty much a graphing horses? a shoot, including grooming, back- game to them. They know they can turn. Mark: You have to know something ground, pasture choice, halter styles, I have not been run over. My wife was about animals, about their behavior. helping hands and the weather. kicked by a horse running by one time. 16 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE www.vannerfair.com 17 In addition to providing every luxury the vineyard and stables, perfect for hard-to-please loved ones. Heli-Trail you can imagine, DeerFields offers stargazing. Riding is for anyone who wants to hospitality of the first order. Canadians The Headwaters Suite is in the main participate in the most amazing are warm, welcoming people who manor – Casa di Campagna – with trail-ride adventure you will ever enjoy sharing the pleasures of life with breathtaking views of the Estate’s Koi experience. others: a visit to the spa, a comforting pond. 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18 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE www.vannerfair.com 19 The Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse Club by Dan O’Neill

Starting a horse club is a lot more all sat down at a dismantled booth and members volunteering their skills to difficult than one might think. The finally started a club. help the club grow. ­Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse Club The club was given the name Canadian The main events that the new Gypsy was started in 2007 by a very small Gypsy Vanner Horse Club, as all agreed Vanner Horse Club has coordinated as group of Gypsy Vanner enthusiasts. it was a clear and simple statement of a group have been the ‘Spirit of the It has faced a variety of trials and who we were. We tossed around a lot Horse’ at the Royal Agricultural Winter tribulations in those few short years of ideas for our Mission Statement and Fair in Toronto and the Can Am but has persevered – growing slowly had even more ideas for events we Equine in London, Ontario. Currently, but steadily. could participate in as a group. Everyone members across Canada represent the In 2005, six Gypsy Vanner owners in agreed that the purpose of the new Gypsy Vanner breed, the Canadian Ontario began showing their Vanners club would be to promote the Gypsy Gypsy Vanner Horse Club and the at various events such as the Can Am Vanner breed and to have fun with our Gypsy Vanner Horse Society at such in London, Ontario plus local fairs and horses. But the main thing venues as the Morris Manitoba community events. They quickly got we accomplished that day …we tossed Stampede, All About Horses to know one another and, as lovers of was starting the CGVHC. in Lindsay Ontario, Manitoba the breed, had a lot to talk about. The rest, as they say, around a lot Royal Agricultural Fair, From the start, several of these owners is history. of ideas… The Calgary Stampede, plus wanted to start a club. And in 2007 The CGVHC founders kept numerous agricultural fairs, the inaugural meeting of the as yet in touch by phone and email, but it open breed shows, parades, community unnamed club was planned. Interested was decided that we needed to meet events and celebrations. On September people were to meet at Crabby Joe’s in again to do further planning and 24th and 25th, CGVHC members will London on the Saturday evening of the allocate responsibilities for various be participating in the first ever Vanner Can Am. But even though everyone jobs that included designing a logo Fair in Caledon, Ontario – hosted by had a lovely meal at Crabby Joe’s that and banner, coordinating events and member Jim Wilson at his farm, night, the meeting never took place. setting up a website. We met in Picton DeerFields Stables. As out-of-towners, nobody realized this time. We finalized our Mission The Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse that there was more than one Crabby Statement: ‘to promote and enjoy the Club is still young and will surely Joe’s, so everyone was not at the same Gypsy Vanner Horse, support the continue to suffer some growing pains. restaurant! Another attempt to meet mission of the GVHS, and educate But with the current roster of 25 was made the following evening. After others about the breed.’ Within a few member families, our ‘little club’ can a long day of showing horses and weeks, the club had a logo, a banner only get better. talking to what felt like millions of to take to events, and a website Dan O’Neill is co-owner of OnceUponA people, six owners – the same six who (www.canadiangypsyvannerhorseclub). had been ‘bumping’ into each other for Farm with his wife, Julia. Both are two years – Debra and Terry Elder of Earlier this year, the largest CGVHC founding members of the Canadian Spruce Ridge Farm, Julia and Dan meeting yet was held in Cobourg, Gypsy Vanner Horse Club. O’Neill of OnceUponA Farm, Jackie Ontario with an attendance of 15 Sherring of Gemstone Farm and members: 12 in person and 3 others Sherry Rupke of Mystical Meadows – by conference call. Much was ­accomplished at that meeting with www.vannerfair.com 21 Affinity Health

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Fine Dining, Superb Service & Great Company Are Only The Beginning… by Bev Jones There aren’t many things in life that the kitchen to night caps beside the • Roasted Local Organic Suckling Pig surpass all your expectations. pond. My husband, Steve and I have with Braised Red Cabbage & But whether it’s Tapas, Spring Brunch, experienced so many memorable Sautéed Apples; Thanksgiving Dinner or an Evening meals at La Cucina, though certainly a • Butter Roasted Sable Fish with Silky Under the Stars, La Cucina – the Dining favorite was my birthday celebration, Mash and Spiced Lentils; Room at DeerFields Stables Country in which the staff set our table up on • Red Wine Braised Beef Cheeks with Inn – always delivers. Prepared by the hill overlooking the fountain – a Sweet Pea Risotto; Executive Chef, Christopher Woods, my favorite view at DeerFields, next to • Gnocchi with a Venison and the food is consistently exquisite. looking at my husband. ­Rosemary Ragu; • Butternut Squash Veloute with As a member of the DeerFields Club, Lobster and Shrimp Ravioli; I enjoy so many pleasures of the place, • Whole Roasted Organic Wild be it riding a Gypsy Vanner horse along Salmon stuffed with Creamed Baby spectacular trails, exploring the pastoral Leek and Fennel; countryside or relaxing and rejuvenating • Locally Raised Baby Spring Rack in the Sea Horse Spa. La Cucina’s of Lamb with Oven Roasted Potatoes outstanding dining fare, superb service & Truffle Oil. and magnificent ambience add another jewel to the crown of this escape from There is a wide variety of healthy and the city. In fact, my friends Laura Tucker delicious vegetarian options, as well as and Tanya Murphy became members an array of original, mouth-watering of the DeerFields Club themselves, desserts. La Cucina boasts a remarkable after sampling one of Christopher’s La Cucina’s cuisine compares with selection of fine wines, including my luscious brunches. that of the finest restaurants in North own favorite, the Italian Pinot Grigio, America that I have visited. Christopher Santa Margherita. The service at La Cucina is truly and his staff work with locally raised At La Cucina – prepare to be astonished! unbelievable, with a staff to tend to meat, game and fish as well as market- your every need. The philosophy is fresh fruits and vegetables. The For reservations, call Isabella Devine ‘Whatever the guest wants,’ which can sumptuous entrees include among 905.880.5585 ext. 700. include anything from receiving other delectables: Website: www.DeerFields.ca. personalized cooking instructions in www.vannerfair.com 25 Discipline Diversification Vanner Fair ‘Best In Fair’ Trophy by Lynn Palm It was shortly after bringing The Gypsy traditional clothes that are worn by the Gypsy Vanner is. His training will be King into the country, that Dennis Gypsy women. It was entertaining and based on Principles. And with “When creating the perpetual trophy Thompson sent him to me for training. thrilling to be a part of introducing the my past experience using this training on I had a great time working with this Gypsy Vanner horse in America. quarter horses, paints and , for Vanner Fair, I chose this design as a tribute to magnificent horse and quickly fell in I am now a proud owner of the 2007 I know he will truly be a happy, willing, the magnificent gentle giant. To me, the infinity ring love with the breed. Their athletic stallion GG Vanner, grandson of The confident performer in the competition surrounds and protects the Gypsy Vanner and abilities are amazing, considering the Gypsy King. He is extraordinary: black and entertaining arenas! stocky draft type conformation. Their and white, with fabulous hair; he is going symbolizes ‘now and forever’ ... which offers beauty is exceptional. They are definitely to be a remarkable all around horse. A pioneer among women in the equine head turners! And a grooming nightmare, He is broke to drive and started under industry, Lynn Palm Pittion-Rossillon has a beautiful and peaceful vision for those who unless you are a horse hairdresser! saddle. I plan to show him Dressage, as long had a passion for teaching. In fact, she appreciate this extraordinary breed.” However, when you clean up the horse’s he has great movement with lots of knee instructed her first clinic in 1970 – long June Towill Brown naturally long fetlock, mane and tail and and hock action! I also would love to before any of her contemporaries at the top of beautiful feathers, they are surely one of show him in Gypsy Vanner shows in the today’s clinician market had even considered To commemorate the accomplishment ­International Equine Artists. She is well the most – if not the most – elegant near future. I know that he will be horsemanship instruction as a viable of the horse and owner judged to be known for her art throughout North breeds of horses on earth! wonderful in both the western and hunt profession. Palm offers a unique video and I had a fantastic three years training seat saddle. I have played with him book library, including her most recent preeminent at Vanner Fair, the organizing America, and for the past 15 years has The Gypsy King, and created a unique jumping at liberty; it is so easy for him, release, ‘The Rider’s Guide to Real Collection.’ committee commissioned an original created works of art to acknowledge and exhibition that we performed at two and he loves it! I also plan to do tricks Palm and Pittion-Rossillon host a show on sculpture, to be awarded annually. June preserve the character and beauty of different Equine Affaire events in the with him, as he is well-started, and to HRTV featuring a variety of topics for all Towill Brown is the founder of J.T. Brown cultures, characters and their stories. Fantasia Entertainment Show. I had put together a wonderful exhibition to horse enthusiasts. Lynn can be reached at Sculptures and is a distinguished member For more information about June and her special clothing made to match the show the world what a superb horse the www.lynnpalm.com. of Women Artists of the West and work, visit www.jtbrownsculptures.com.

26 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE www.vannerfair.com 27 Nimue – Canada’s First Gypsy Vanner by Dan & Julia O’Neill Once upon a time, at Kincsem Farm in They named their farm, “OnceUponA Ontario and the CanAm Equine in Archer, Florida, a beautiful Gypsy Farm” while awaiting the arrival of their London, Ontario, as well as the Vanner filly was born. The filly was very first Gypsy Vanner horse, Nimue. first-ever Gypsy Vanner given the name Nimue, after the It seemed an appropriate name for the in Columbus, Ohio. Her education has mystical Lady of the Lake of Arthurian home of such a magical creature, and included training under saddle and in Legend. Nimue was destined to travel her arrival was indeed, a dream come harness – Nimue drives both single to a distant home at Lake-on-the- true. In November of 2004, Nimue and double. Mountain – a geographic wonder arrived at OnceUponA Farm in Picton, In 2008, Nimue embarked on a new surrounded by legend, romance and Ontario – Canada’s first Gypsy Vanner career as a “Mom” when she gave birth mystery – in Prince Edward County, horse! Nimue’s illustrious pedigree to a colt, D’Artagnan, to be followed Ontario, Canada. includes the The Lion King, The Gypsy by another colt in 2010, OnceUponA More than ten years ago, Julia O’Neill King and the P.O. Mare. Moonlit Knight. Since 2007, Nimue spotted an advertisement featuring a has been joined by three photo of a Gypsy Vanner. Even though other mares: Crystal, she did not know what breed of horse Phoebe and Belle, as well that glorious creature was, Julia was as a gelding, Bedevere, totally enthralled and began her search plus several youngsters. to discover its identity. Thanks to the Nimue’s son, D’Artagnan world-wide web, Julia soon collected a will be standing at stud plethora of photos and information in 2012. about the Gypsy Vanner horse. “Wherever we take In 2003, Julia and her husband, Dan, them, these horses draw traveled to Kentucky to visit Equitana, a crowd,” said Dan. and it was there that they met, not “Nimue, Crystal and one, but several Gypsy Vanner horses Bedevere, in particular, in the flesh. Dan had always been From the day she arrived, Nimue has have developed quite a following. supportive of his wife and daughter’s attracted numerous visitors to the We love to talk to people about them, equine activities, but upon meeting a farm, has been the subject of several and take the Vanners to shows or have number of Gypsy Vanner horses and newspaper articles, and continues to people visit the farm. We are sharing their enthusiastic owners, he began to be invited to visit many community something we love…and it’s so understand Julia’s love of the breed. events. Nimue was shown extensively rewarding to see others fall under They both realized that they needed to from 2005 to 2007, competing at up their spell.” to fifteen horse shows each season, own one of these amazing animals. That OnceUponA Farm ... because we weekend, Julia and Dan had the good and was always in the ribbons. In 2006 and 2007, she won High Point English believe in Fairy Tales and that dreams fortune to meet Jeanne MacDonald, do come true! owner of King’s Kaulo Ratti, and the Horse in Hastings County. Nimue was breathtaking Gypsy Vanner stallion, also one of the top ten Gypsy Vanners To learn more about Nimue and the The RoadSweeper, owned by Dennis in the “Vanner Advantage” program. other Gypsy Vanner horses at Thompson, the founder of the GVHS. She participated in many events, OnceUponA Farm, visit their website: Not long after that meeting, plans including parades, weddings, Canada www.gypsyvannerhorses.ca. were made to breed Kaulo Ratti and Day festivities, Heritage Days, county The RoadSweeper to produce a foal for fairs, exhibitions such as the Royal Dan and Julia. Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, www.vannerfair.com 29 My Personal Journey With Gypsy Vanner Horses by Bill Ricci into this country. Not only were they especially for someone as inexperienced beautiful, they were renowned as the as I was. Their gentle natures and It is my honor and privilege to be the #1 tandem in North America and were forgiving dispositions, as well as their sitting President of the Gypsy Vanner on the cover of The Whip Magazine. innate intelligence, made the process Horse Society, established in 1996 by Wendy was smitten from that very first extremely rewarding. Learning from Dennis and Cindy Thompson, to encounter! For the next few years she experts how other breeds changed over recognize a breed of horse developed would search the internet looking for time and lost the qualities that defined by the Gypsies of Great Britain – the Gypsy Vanners. In 2002, we found Pie them as a breed, became a concern. magnificent Gypsy Vanner. on the web and decided to import both There have been a number of challenges The GVHS has four main goals to Pie and her dam Panda. That started that the GVHS has had to overcome which we are committed: To establish us on our Journey. during my tenure as its president. the breed with the look envisioned by On a visit to Gypsy Gold, we met I have found that the value of having a the Gypsies. To establish the breed Dennis Thompson, who told us the Mission and Vision statement cannot with the genetics that created the look. history of the breed, the importance be underestimated: To establish the breed of the Mission It is the Mission of the GVHS to respect with the feelings of the Statement and the spoken words of Gypsies who have status and pride that the need to dedicated lifetimes in the pursuit of Gypsies feel for their protect the breeding the perfect caravan horse… selectively bred horses. Gypsy Vanner the Gypsy Vanner. The Gypsy Vanner And to establish the breed. As we Horse Society’s Mission is to bring honor, breed in parallel to the walked through recognition and a better understanding to values that Gypsies his paddock that one of the world’s most colorful and least Artist Cory Trépanier Captures place on their had a number of understood societies and the horses they selectively-bred­ horses. amazing horses, love so dearly. This registry was ­established My own history with Wendy started to protect a vision that was born over ‘Best In Fair’ horses, and Gypsy pointing and half a century ago, to create the perfect by Virginia Munroe Vanners in particular, said, “That is horse to pull their colorful caravans. “This commission is a great honor,” journeys into some of the most remote began later in life. My the one I want.” When confronted with a choice of said Cory. “I have always loved horses, landscapes of Canada’s north. He has just wife, Wendy, grew up with horses in It was Kuchi. Dennis told us that she alternatives, a default to the Mission and the Gypsy Vanner is one of the most completed Into The Arctic II, his 2nd film Davie, Florida. But I was from the city was the first Gypsy Vanner born in Statement is always the way to go. stunning breeds.” from the project, which will be airing on of Boston and the only horses I knew America and was not for sale. Wendy Whatever the question, the answer Trépanier is renowned for capturing on television this fall, along with theatrical were ridden by the occasional mounted said, “If she ever is for sale, let us know.” must be what protects the breed. And screenings and a DVD release. policeman on the street corner, telling A few years later Dennis called and we canvas Canada’s lands, waters and skies. although this is not always the popular He has a profound love of the natural Cory’s ‘Best In Fair’ oil painting will be a us to move along. were able to acquire Kuchi, who has way to go, it is the right one. This is world, and a genius for translating it into one-of-a-kind award, bringing to the been a great ambassador for us and the I was very timid around horses in the reaffirmed as I look out to my pasture magnificent works of art. In 2001, Cory winner’s wall not only an image featuring breed. Over the years we have been able beginning. We had a couple of Haflinger and see Esmeralda and Panda, and created the Coast To Canvas Project, a four their prized Gypsy Vanner, but a Trépanier mares when we met our first Gypsy to purchase a number of wonderful once again my breath is taken away. Celebrated Caledon artist Cory Trépanier month, seasonal exploration with his original that will be a point of conversation mares, including Jasmine and Esmeralda Vanners in 2001, while visiting Wendy’s Bill Ricci and his wife, Wendy, own has been commissioned to create a one-of- family along the coasts of Lake Superior and a valued part of their collection for and have become breeders ourselves a-kind original landscape painting of the and Georgian Bay. This led to a touring generations to come. brother who brought us over to of WR Ranch in Oxford, Florida. Bill serves of Gypsy Vanner Horses. Caledon Hills, featuring the Vanner Fair exhibition and an award-winning docu- Both Farm and introduced us to Bill as President of the Gypsy Vanner Horse and Joanne Thorup. They owned As a newcomer to the equine world, ‘Best In Fair’ trophy winner as its focal point. mentary entitled, A Painter’s Odyssey. More of Cory’s fine art is at Society. www.wrranch.net. www.TrepanierOriginals.com. Esmeralda and Jasmine, two of the first I was able to learn first-hand what a The award will be presented to the owner In 2006, Cory launched his multi-year Into of 16 Gypsy Vanner horses imported wonderful breed the Gypsy Vanner is, of the horse judged to rise to the highest The Arctic project that is seeing him develop His Arctic painting project can be found here: standards of equine excellence. a collection of 50 paintings from 3 extensive www.IntoTheArctic.com. 30 VANNER FAIR MAGAZINE www.vannerfair.com 31 An Inspiring Gypsy Vanner Breeding Program by Virginia Munroe

In the middle of the last century, close contact with knows them In fact, it is common knowledge British Gypsies began selective breed- to be intelligent, powerful, caring among mule owners that a molly mule ing, with a vision to create the perfect animals whose attributes go far will try to steal a horse baby if left in horse to pull their colorful caravans. beyond the stereotypes that so often the same pasture. That all changed That effort reached its culmination in define them. The offspring of a male with the arrival of the Mule Moms the beautiful Gypsy Vanner horse, first and a horse mare, mules have embryonic transfer program. brought to North America by Dennis been put to work on the farm and as On Canada Day 2010, Mule Mom Thompson and his late wife, Cindy. pack animals for millennia. Patient, ‘Mary Francis’ gave birth to a Gypsy Once his breeding with remarkable Vanner filly at Gypsy Gold Farm in program at Gypsy endurance, they are Ocala, Florida. The baby was named Gold Farm was particularly adept at Prima Sora – Spanish for First Sister. well established, negotiating tricky terrain The next day, Mule Mom ‘Flo’ had her Thompson started – even with heavy loads own Gypsy Vanner baby, Princess thinking about how – thereby becoming the DeerFields, at DeerFields Stables in to make it more vehicle of choice for Caledon, Ontario. productive. Since a countless armies and expeditions. These first foals were just the beginning gestation period of of what has grown to be a vigorous eleven months puts Although generally North American breeding program by a very valuable good-natured, there is partners Dennis Thompson and animal out of one lament that has James D. Wilson of Gypsy Gold and commission for an cursed this equine breed DeerFields Stables, respectively. extended period since the beginning of – as well as causing health risks – time. The females cannot conceive. To showcase the near-miraculous embryonic transfers to recipient Despite the fact that they lactate and phenomenon of a mule raising a Gypsy mothers seemed like the answer. exhibit all the other virtues of motherly Vanner as its own, the installation of a love that nature has bestowed, they are mule mom and its foal is in full swing His first approach was to use horse at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida. mares. But his equine reproduction naturally barren, their parental instincts veterinarian, Dr. Pablo Toro, had and innate desire to nurture unrequited. “Jim Wilson and I share a great love another thought – mules. for the Gypsy Vanner breed,” said Thompson, “and we’re thrilled to be “I implanted a molly mule in Puerto able to introduce this glorious horse to Rico, and she made the greatest equine the public at large.” mother I have ever witnessed,” Dr. Toro said. “Watching her care for There’s no better introduction than to her baby brought tears to my eyes.” experience the magic of seeing a mule mom care for her very own Gypsy Thus, the idea for the Mule Moms Vanner foal. program was born. For more information, THE BEST MULE MOM A GYPSY visit www.GypsyGold.com or VANNER COULD EVER HAVE www.DeerFieldsStables.ca. Given the qualities inherent in mules, it was clear that if mules could have babies, they would make wonderful mothers. For anyone who has had www.vannerfair.com 33 Terry Elder, saving a little gas money and having Canada’s best coffee. It doesn’t get any better than that!