EXECUTIVE

President

 Mike Litz 

Vice President

Jane Howard

Secretary

Terri Martel

Treasurer

Kim Kramar 

Executive Director 

Registrar

 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Sherry Phillips

REMINDERS!!

AWARDS 

 Declaration of Amateur Status- Due March 31, 2014

NOTE that as of 2013 the GVHS has implemented awards for Amateur competitors within the GVHS year end High Point Show Awards system.   It was brought to our attention that there had been a discrepancy between the website and previous Vanner Banner announcements in the date that this Amateur declaration is due.  Do not worry....we will accept your declaration of Amateur status until the end of this month.   To access the form CLICK HERE.

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIPS

Renew today for 2014! 

*Membership continues to the end of 2014 for anyone who paid their membership dues after September 30, 2013.

GVHS 2014 Show List

The GVHS currently recognizes the Gypsy horse classes in 19 different shows throughout the U.S. for year end show point awards in 2014.  For a complete list of shows, locations and dates, please visit the following link:  2014 SHOW LIST

Note that not all shows on this list adopt the official GVHS Show Rules.  Refer to individual show information to determine applicable Rules to best prepare yourself and your horse for the Show.

UPDATE TO SHOW RULES

In an effort to make the GVHS Show Rules more member friendly, a rule allowing 'place holders" has been added.   There is still only one person allowed to handle the horse at a time but you may now have a person from the same division you are in (youth - youth, amateur -amateur and open- open) take your horse in a halter or color class to do the part you cannot do.  We want you to come out and show off your Vanner. 

The rule now reads....

E. Only one handler may be allowed in the ring with each horse, however place holder exchanges are permitted.

F. Placeholders of the same category as the primary handler are permitted for in-hand halter and color classes.

Do you have other ideas for improvement of the Show Rules? Is there a fun class you would like to see added?  Send your suggestions to the GVHS Show Committee and we will see if we can help.  

2013 HIGH POINT HALTER FINAL STANDINGS

1. WR Boo's Miss Q by Latcho

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

2. WR Young Latcho Lou

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

3. WR Sahara

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

4. Grey Ghost Phantom

       Debbie Noonan

5. WR Sundance

       Gordon & Michele Muir

6. SCF Cushti's Maximillian

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

7. GG Amadeus

       Deborah Elam

8. Sovereign's Titus

       Cherie Jackson

9. N'Co So Hot I Sizzle

       Rita & Rianna Ostrom

10. D'Jango Jazz

       Richard & Wendy Dean

11.N'Co Headiner's Understudy

       Rita Ostrom

12. N'Co Biker Babe

       Polly Slonaker

13. Tali's Royal Ronan

        Joe Mangravito

14. N'Co Mr. Bikers' Nightster

          Rita Ostrom

15. King's Rendition

          Jason Adams

2013 HIGH POINT PERFORMANCE FINAL STANDINGS

1. WR Young Latcho Lou

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

2. Grey Ghost Phantom

       Debbie Noonan

3. Love Biscuit

       Sharon Denise Weisberger

4. N'Co Mr. Bikers' Nightster

       Rita Ostrom

5. WR Boo's Miss Q

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

6. N'Co So Hot I Sizzle

       Rita & Rianna Ostrom

7. Carly Simon

       Judy Campanaro

8. Royal Superior

       Judy Campanaro

9.Vincenzo Bellini

      Judy Campanaro

10. Tali's Royal Ronan

       Joe Mangravito

11. WR Sahara

       Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners

12. WR Sundance

       Gordon & Michele Muir

13. D'Jango Jazz

       Richard & Wendy Dean

14. N'Co Biker Babe

       Polly Slonaker

15. N'Co Headliner's Understudy

       Rita Ostrom

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Michigan Horse Expo 2014

GVHS Booths 827, 829, 831 

CanAm Equine Expo

March 28-30, 2014

Orangeville, ON

2014 Annual Meeting Highlights

• One weekend
• 14 Gypsy Vanner Horses
• 15 clinicians & presenters
• 24 Proud Award winners
• 85 attendees
• ONE awesome magician/mentalist, Turner Magic
• Dozens of Fundraising Auction donations
• Countless memories & priceless education!!

To view an album of photos from the weekend at your leisure, visit the Annual Meeting pages of the GVHS website

AGM:  2013 Achievements- 2014 Plans

• Breed preservation is GVHS focus
• Growth in Membership, Registered Horses, Evaluation Program; 
• Increased Communication through Membership Survey, Social media,  e-newsletter The Vanner Banner, inaugural edition of the GVHS Annual: The Vanner; 
• Breed Education through Evaluations, Training, Communications & Event Sponsorship
• Member Feedback: Desire for more YOUTH programs, Education for Judges & Diversity in Show Events, new ACTHA affiliation

 CONGRATULATIONS AWARD WINNERS!!

The following Award Winners were recognized during the  Awards Banquet:

2013 HIGH POINT HALTER  

 ** See below for a complete list of placings to #15 

2013 HIGH POINT PERFORMANCE   

  ** See below for a complete list of placings to #15

2013 HIGH POINT OVERALL

2013 HIGH POINT YOUTH

1- Rianna Ostrom

2- Amanda Muir

2013 HIGH POINT AMATEUR

1 - Debbie Noonan

2-  Barbara Williamson

2013 VANNER ADVANTAGE

10-YEAR Service Award!!

The Board of Directors acknowledged Barbara Snyder, GVHS Registrar, with a plaque commemorating her 10 year's of dedicated service to the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society!!

Thank you to all organizers, clinicians & presenters, sponsors & donors for your contributions to this year's Annual Meeting!!

• Rita Ostrom, R&R Stables 
• June Towill Brown, June Brown Sculptures 
• Michaella Walker Horsemanship 
• Jane Howard, Red Hats Purple Chaps 
• Awenasa Farm 
• Susan Harris, Anatomy in Motion 
• Adam & Monique Murfield, Legendary Dreams Farm 
• GVHS Evaluators 
• Heather Caudill, Olympic Sport Horses
• Debbie Noonan, Grey Ghost Gypsy Vanners 
• Joyce Christian, Unicorn Spirit Vanners 
• Kastle Rock Farm 
• Wellington Vanners 
• The Breezy Knoll Farm 
• Daisy Fouts, Stillwater Farm 
• Shenandoah Gypsy Vanner Horses 
• Jamie Sharp, Superior Stables 
• Mark Barrett
• Trail of the Painted Ponies 

SAVE the DATES  & plan to attend

the GVHS Annual Meeting in 2015! 

February 20-22nd at the

Grand Oaks Resort & Museum, Lady Lake, FL

The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society is pleased to offer its members as well as breed enthusiasts an official publication for the Gypsy Vanner Horse and the Society. The publication is The Vanner and the next issue will be ready for distribution in June or July 2014.

Vanners at the Silver Springs Film Festival

Mark & Jackie Barrett are very pleased to announce that their documentary film Horse of the Gypsies has been selected for screening at the inaugural Silver Springs International Film Festival to be held in Silver Springs, FL, April 3-6, 2014.

Many of you have viewed the original version of this film promoting the Gypsy Vanner breed. It has been released through Janson Media to several countries throughout the world, showing in China, the UK, and North America. It has recently been offered on Amazon and last report there had been over 12,000 downloads. The new version has been edited to meet the requirements of the film festival, and will screen at 4pm on Friday, April 4. Come join in the fun!

Later that same evening, 6-9pm, will be the First Friday Art Walk. Sidewalks will be filled with art and stores will be open late. Restaurants will serve their own brand of special food or beverage celebrating the fest. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION and to purchase TICKETS, visit: http://www.springsfilmfest.com/ . 

The Bret Fischer family and owners of Gypsy Vanners in Florida take home  June Towill Brown 's new sculpture of mare with her foal called "Precious Moments" at the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society Annual Meeting held at the Georgia International Horse Park outside of Atlanta, Georgia 2/22/14.