The Celtic Culture Alliance invited the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society to show and promote the Gypsy Vanner Breed at their annual festival held at the Quad Cities Centennial Park in Davenport, Iowa on September 20th, 2014. GVHS member ambassadors were Mary Shipman and Rita Ostrom. A great day was enjoyed by crowds of visitors attending the festival. Rita held a coloring contest for the children with the top three winners awarded gift baskets. The Vanner magazine was handed out to horse enthusiasts along with GVHS brochures helping to provide a brief education of the breed. The festival attendees were treated to western and English riding by Rita with trainer Derek Maynard riding Nightster, Baxter and Sizzle. Most festival folks had never seen a Gypsy Vanner horse in the flesh and the horses amazed everyone with their beauty, calmness and athleticism. Little kids, even adults were given the opportunity to sit atop a real live Gypsy Vanner horse! Plus there was sheep dog herding, Celts in kilts and the Headless Horseman along with a Celtic Princess pageant which Rita helped judge. Mary and Rita spoke with many of the festival visitors about the rich history and traits of the breed.
The GVHS extends a special "Thank You" to all the members who show and promote their wonderful breed to the public at fairs, festivals, expos, shows and parades. For information about display and handout items such as the GVHS banner, brochures and The Vanner magazine contact information is located on the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society website along with a sponsorship form for events requesting sponsorship from the GVHS.
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CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
We are still seeking volunteers for the Show-Expo Committee. If you'd like to be involved in a review of Show Sponsorships, Awards, Rules etc.,
please contact GVHS office to submit your name!
We are also seeking a candidate to volunteer on the Registration Committee. For more information and/or to submit your name for consideration please contact the GVHS Office!
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Central Alberta Gypsy Vanner Horse Show
A motivated group of Alberta Gypsy Vanner owners, led by Stephanie Clark, decided in June (of THIS year!) that it was time to organize a Gypsy Vanner Show, educational seminars and GVHS Evaluations. Within a few short months, the team pulled together the venue and resources along with many special 'extras' for their event which ran from September 26-28, 2014 at the Horse in Hand Ranch in Blackfalds, AB. 
GVHS Judge Marvin Britt and clinician, Felicia Britt travelled from the southeast US while GVHS Evaluators Dave Ayers and Grace Greenlee came from New York and North Carolina respectively. Additionally, GVHS Executive Director, Katherine Mutti, travelled from Ontario to attend this inaugural event. Over three days, with approximately 30 Gypsy Vanner horses in attendance, the owners and their helpers were educated through the Evaluations and clinics and then had the opportunity (the first time showing for many!) to show their horses, and their equestrian skills in the ring. Congratulations and thank you to the Show Committee and all of the owners who supported this event! Planning is already in the works for an even bigger event in 2015.
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9th Annual Feathered Horse Fall Classic, Perry GA
Beautiful Fall weather and the usual fun GA State Fair atmosphere accompanied this years feathered horse fall classic in Perry GA! The bleachers were filled with spectators cheering on our beloved Gypsy Vanners all three days of the show and the barn was full of visitors admiring our beautiful horses that came to show from all corners of the country! One of the show highlights was the TEXMAX Fiesta Barn Party on Wednesday night where all competitors enjoyed a fun time eating, drinking and even dancing in the barn isles!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR 2015!!
2015 GVHS Annual Meeting
February 20-22, 2015
Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, FL
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- 2014 Evaluations -
Confirmed Dates & Locations
November 14th - Belton, TEXAS
REGISTER HERE
Held in conjunction with the
Feathered Horse Classic
Tentative - dates to be announced
Kansas City - 2015
For more information on the GVHS Evaluations click HERE!
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GVHS
Important Contacts
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Director
Registrar
Vanner Banner Editor
GVHS
Board Members
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Tina Beatty
De Graff, OH
Elaine Militello
Lewiston, NY
Keri Rogalla
Marathon, WI
Kelly Marcinko
Rozet, WY
Coleen Graham
Millet, AB
Patrick Rippee
Moab, UT
Heather Grenier
Chattardy, WA
Melissa Hensley
Denton, TX
Carmella Shale
Burton, OH
Diana Shale
Burton, OH
Debora Jenson
Estacada, OR
Francisco Gonzalez
San Jose, CA
Pennie Krivosh
Valparaiso, IN
Roland Savard
St-Jacques Le Mineur, QC
Beth Marlatt Spearfish, SD
Michelle Wilson Rochester, IN
Ursula Levy Scottsdale, AZ Patti Mehling Ocala, FL Krystyna O'Hara Marana, AZ Jerri Dee Clarke Norco, CA Arnaldo Rosario Cashiers, NC Kathy Rosario Cashiers, NC
Amy Weiland Oregon City, OR
Tony & Debbie Randall Joshua Tree, CA
Deborah Skeens Howell Middleburg, VA
Shannon Knight Durango, CO
Suzanne & Greg Hopkins Wyoming, DE
Nichole Crowley Jackson, MI
Sheila Francis Mount Alto, WV
Dotti Sharpe Memphis, IN
Benjamin Yoder Wooster, OH
Millicent Havrilla Trenton, FL
Adam Murfield Statesboro, GA
Monique Murfield Statesboro, GA
Ella Day Denman Island, BC
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In addition to the GVHS logo, select items of apparel are now available through our Fieldhouse store with the artwork of Susan Harris featured! 
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DON'T FENCE ME IN!
When a Vanner stallion kicks up its heels and runs across a pasture, it all but calls out, with class, presence and style,
"Hey! Look at me! I am special. I can do anything.
Don't fence me in!"
The
GVHS is pleased to announce availability of this new Gypsy Vanner figurine
(A portion of all sales go towards the GVHS.)
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