News and updates from the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society

VANNER BANNER- NOVEMBER 2015

Welcome New Members!

Maria Treacy Naperville, IL	Melanie Tieperman Jewett, TX
Karen Witt Jericho, VT	Linzi Stevenson Copper Canyon, TX
Sherry Hitt Sarasota, FL	Shannon Beethe Cave Creek, AZ
Tiffany Crivelli Hillsborough, NJ	David Miller Hoquiam, WA
Nancy Lenaerts Floral City, FL	Amanda Burcar-Annis Duluth, MN

Board of Directors' Election Ballots are in the mail...PLEASE VOTE!

All General Members in good standing for more than 90 days are entitled to vote. If you do not receive your ballot, please contact the GVHS Office. We strongly encourage all eligible voters to carefully review the candidates and submit your ballot with your vote. Ballots must be received by the end of the business day on December 16, 2015.

Submit Your 2015 Vanner Advantage Events

Updated Points System and New Awards

The Vanner Advantage Program is a program that provides awards to those who get their Gypsy Vanner out to events to present the breed to the public.

To be eligible for the Vanner Advantage awards, the horse must be GVHS Registered and the owner must be a GVHS member. Likewise Youth participants must be GVHS Youth members to participate in this program.

This list is not all inclusive but following are examples of some of the types of events that qualify for Vanner Advantage points; open multi-discipline shows (local fairs/ 4H); open discipline specific competitions (dressage, driving, hunter-jumper, eventing, endurance, combined driving etc.), expositions and breed demonstrations, organized trail rides, clinics open to the public, parades. If you are not sure if your event qualifies check with the GVHS office.

Points will be awarded based upon event duration and type.

This year the reporting forms have been updated and a supplementary form has been added to collect information regarding participation in discipline specific Open competitions. Discipline specific awards will be based upon performance at shows.

LINK TO VANNER ADVANTAGE PAGE

The link above links you to .pdfs for printing and completing. If you'd like the forms in Excel format, please e-mail, Katherine Mutti, Executive Director and we will send them to you.

Ontario Gypsy Vanners Win 2015 Dressage Awards

In 2015 four Gypsy Vanner Horses competed at Caledon Dressage shows in Ontario. On November 1, Caledon Dressage recognized riders and horses for their various achievements based upon scores from all season shows at an awards lunch. At the start of the season, riders at any level of competition, have the opportunity to group together to form teams of four and compete for the overall Team Challenge Award. Team Gypsy Vanner won the 2015 Team Challenge Award for overall high scores throughout the season!

Kendra Wheeler, Ron Chauvin, Penny Leimbrock (absent Kiersten Hanada)

The individual achievements of each rider & Gypsy Vanner are listed below:

Ron Chauvin & Royal Superior GV02228F1- Western Dressage Champion; First Level Open Reserve Champion

Kiersten Hanada & Tonka's Girl GV02236- Western Dressage Reserve Champion

Penny Leimbrock & Sumo GV01947F1- Walk-Trot Reserve Champion

Kendra Wheeler & WCF RK Sashay GV01118F1- First Level Open Champion

Congratulations to all horses & riders!

2016 Annual Meeting, February 19-21, DFW area

Planning is underway for the 2016 Annual Meeting where we will celebrate the 20 year milestone of the GVHS!

SAVE THE DATES

(Hotel to be announced shortly)

Veteran's Day Parade, Orlando, FL

2/3 of the group are Gypsy Vanners!

Left to right: Jeff Frisz with Legacy, Suzen Frisz on Titus, Gillian Muir on Thumper, Jane Howard on Gidion....Josh Blackburn on Diamond (AQHA), Michaella Walker on Blake (Morgan)