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The Gypsy Vanner Horse is a beautiful and rare new breed of horse envisioned by the European Gypsies.

You may hear them being called a Cob or Gypsy Cob, Irish Cob, or even a Tinker Horse, or Gypsy Vanner. These all essentially mean the same thing, but at RLR we choose to call them Gypsy Cobs, which is what the Romany Traveller's refer to them as.

The Gypsy Vanner tends to have a slower metabolism than your typical lightweight riding horse, so they need to eat a specific diet. Their slower metabolism can cause them to easily and quickly gain weight, and it also leaves them susceptible to metabolic issues.

Gypsy Vanners are among the most popular horse breeds today because they are intelligent, docile, and easy to train. They are a great beginner horse and often the favorite option for families.

The Gypsy Vanner—also known as the Gypsy Horse and Gypsy Cob—once numbered only a few individuals in the U.S. Today, the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society alone counts 8,500 registered Gypsy Vanners. The group also has registered horses in 17 other countries.

You may hear them being called a Cob or Gypsy Cob, Irish Cob, or even a Tinker Horse, or Gypsy Vanner. These all essentially mean the same thing, but at RLR we choose to call them Gypsy Cobs, which is what the Romany Traveller's refer to them as.

The Gypsy Vanner Horse is a beautiful and rare new breed of horse envisioned by the European Gypsies.

The Gypsy Vanner—also known as the Gypsy Horse and Gypsy Cob—once numbered only a few individuals in the U.S. Today, the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society alone counts 8,500 registered Gypsy Vanners.