THE VANNER BANNER March 2016

Official newsletter of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society

MARCH 2016

New Website Launched

Early this year, the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society launched a new website design with a fresh look and navigation system. The site was designed to adapt to all monitor sizes including tablets and mobile devices.

GVHS Members are entitled to post sales horses, stallions at stud and related tack or other items for sale in the Classifieds section of the site at no charge. We do limit sales postings to two per category at any given time. Send your information by email to the GVHS Office and we will try to get the ad posted within 5 business days.

For only $10 a year, GVHS Members can subscribe to the ONLINE REGISTRY DATABASE. This fully searchable database includes the opportunity for owners to add up to six photos of each horse, to research potential breeding horses and their pedigree and to search for horses by gender, location, color and other attributes. We encourage all members to take advantage of this valuable tool. Members who attended the 2016 GVHS Annual Meeting receive a complimentary subscription for 2016. If you require assistance adding photos of your horses,please contact the GVHS Office and we'll be happy to assist.

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March 18th Evaluations in Burbank, CA

There is still time to REGISTER for Evaluations to be held THIS FRIDAY, March 18th at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA.

The Evaluations will commence at 8:15 am with a short seminar by the GVHS Evaluators to explain the process, the points within the Evaluation scoresheet and answer any questions owners and handlers may have in advance of the Evaluations.

The Gypsy Vanner Horse Evaluation Program has been developed as an educational tool for the horse breeder, to promote thoughtful breeding of Gypsy Vanner Horses of the type as detailed in the breed standard, and for the public to educate them about the breed. The program's purpose is to help breeders and owners to educate themselves about the strengths and weaknesses of their horses so they can use this knowledge in making educated breeding and purchasing decisions.

This system should be viewed as an important tool to help preserve the wonderful characteristics of the Gypsy Vanner Horse. The conformation-movement evaluation is also an integral part of the GVHS Registration process. Horses lacking DNA verification of both sire and dam require a certain minimum conformation-movement evaluation score to move from the GVHS Pre-Studbook into the Regular Studbook.

These Evaluations are being held in cooperation with the California Gypsy Horse Club and their annual Southern California breed show.

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Clononeen Tumbleweed-

GVHS' First Hall of Fame Stallion

Introducing the first GVHS Hall of Fame Stallion, Clononeen Tumbleweed, owned by Dale & Cheryl Nygaard of North Fork Gypsy Cobs.

A Gypsy Vanner stallion or mare can qualify for this honor, based on recognition of the quality of its offspring through the GVHS Evaluation system. This is not a subjectively appointed status.

GVHS HALL of FAME status must be earned!

To do so the horse must have offspring that are evaluated in the GVHS Evaluation program. These offspring must be Evaluated in Conformation/Movement and in Performance.

* A Hall of Fame Stallion must have 5 offspring that have received a Gold Medallion of Quality.
* A Hall of Fame Mare must have 3 offspring that have received a Gold Medallion of Quality.

Dale & Cheryl will be awarded with a framed CUSTOM 16 x 20" PASTEL PORTRAIT of CLONONEEN TUMBLEWEED by EQUINE ARTIST, LISA STOCKDELL. Thank you to Lisa Stockdell who has graciously donated her talent, time and materials to help the GVHS recognize this achievement.

Visit the GVHS Facebook page for photos and more information about Tumbleweed's five qualifying offspring!

2016 GVHS Points-Qualifying Show LIST

Platinum Lifetime Achievement Awards

Three very special individuals were recognized, and awarded the Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award during the Annual Meeting AWARDS BANQUET.

Dennis Thompson, William (Bill) Ricci, and Mark Barrett were honored for demonstrating exceptional contributions towards the preservation of the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed & the growth of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.

We were pleased to have Dennis Thompson attend to accept his Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award in person and to accept on behalf of Mark Barrett & Bill Ricci.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!


	HSF Cassanova- 2015 High Point Gypsy Vanner Horse

2015 CHAMPIONS

A very long list of GVHS HORSES & MEMBERS were recognized during the Annual Meeting Awards Banquet held February 20, 2016 at the Buffalo Valley Event Center in Denton, TX.

The GVHS High Point Awards are based upon performance at approved points-qualifying shows throughout the year. The GVHS Vanner Advantage Awards are based upon participating in any public event including events such as open shows, parades, expos and trail rides. The USDF All Breeds program recognizes Gypsy Vanner Horses competing within the United States Dressage Federation show system.

All 2015 Champions & Reserve Champions were presented with laser engraved crystal awards by JUNE BROWN.

GVHS High Point Gypsy Vanner- OVERALL

CHAMPION: HSF Cassanova, Benna Beyer

RESERVE CHAMPION: D'Jango Jazz, Richard & Wendy Dean

GVHS High Point Youth- OVERALL

CHAMPION Megan Rose, WW Roisin Dubh

RESERVE CHAMPION Taylor LeVan, Livianna

GVHS High Point Amateur- OVERALL

CHAMPION: Samantha Crook, WR Maxwell

RESERVE CHAMPION: Rita Ostrom, N'Co the Headliner's Understudy

GVHS High Point Gypsy Vanner- PERFORMANCE

CHAMPION:D'Jango Jazz, Richard & Wendy Dean

RESERVE CHAMPION: WR Cool Hand Luke, Shenandoah Gypsy Vanner Horses

GVHS High Point Youth- PERFORMANCE

CHAMPION: Megan Rose, WW Roisin Dubh

RESERVE CHAMPION: Taylor LeVan, Livianna

GVHS High Point Amateur- PERFORMANCE

CHAMPION: Rita Ostrom, N'Co the Headliner's Understudy

RESERVE CHAMPION: Elizabeth Krottinger, Westmoreland Come Fly With Me

GVHS High Point Gypsy Vanner- HALTER

CHAMPION: HSF Cassanova, Benna Beyer

RESERVE CHAMPION (tie) D'Jango Jazz, Richard & Wendy Dean

RESERVE CHAMPION (tie) WR Maxwell, David & Samantha Crook

GVHS High Point Youth- HALTER

CHAMPION: Megan Rose, WW Roisin Dubh

RESERVE CHAMPION: Rianna Ostrom, N'Co So Hot I Sizzle

GVHS High Point Amateur- HALTER

CHAMPION: Samantha Crook, WR Maxwell

RESERVE CHAMPION: Elizabeth Krottinger, Adair

VANNER ADVANTAGE- GYPSY VANNER HORSE

CHAMPION: Odd Job Bob, Sue Rathbone

RESERVE CHAMPION: Spot on Dolittle, Carmella Shale

VANNER ADVANTAGE- YOUTH

CHAMPION: Diana Shale, Spot on Dolittle

RESERVE CHAMPION: Amanda Muir, WR Esmeralda's Millie by Caymus

USDF ALL BREEDS HORSES

Training Level:

1. Bandera Tiger Moth

Owner: Sherri Barnes

Rider: Heather Caudill

2. GG King of the Blues

Owner: Janet Adams

Rider: Heather Caudill

FIrst Level & First Level Musical Freestyle:

1. Aodhan Lee

Owner: Lori Wilson

Rider: Gillian Muir

2. Clononeen Lark

Owner: Judith Anne Mitchell

Rider: Heather Caudill

Second Level & Second Level Musical Freestyle:

1. Grey Ghost Phantom

Owner: Debbie Noonan

Rider: Heather Caudill

Third Level:

1. Peperooga's ParnooOri

Owner/Rider: Sara Bartholomew

Prix St. George

1. Peperooga's ParnooOri

Owner: Sara Bartholomew

Rider: Rachel Wade

VISIT the AWARDS section of the GVHS WEBSITE and the GVHS Facebook page for complete lists of all horses and members recognized for their achievements in each area.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Jaye and Daphne Hopp Krum, TX	Alice Barlow Middletown, VA	Teresa Hansen Sarasota, FL
Vicki Bertsch Sunset, SC	Jennifer Borow Simi Valley, CA	Jackie Lauer Bloomfield, IA
Nicholas Longman Madison, MN	Rachael Langston Titusville, PA	Kari Newman Isanti, MN
Margaret Whitlow Ghent, WV	Jeff & Judy Conklin Cable, OH	Angela Arrants Plymouth, NC
Carrie Anne Fiorucci Hinckley, OH	Lanny & Heather Gasaway Dennis, MS	Adam Longman Madison, MN
Shirley Rhodes Arlington, OR	Kimberly Hirsh Agoura Hills, CA	H. Lorraine Delmar Wilson, NY
Lisa Caldwell Delton, MI	Shirley Rhodes Arlington, OR	Sabrina Hilton Constantine, MI
Lois Griggs St. George, VT	Sabrina Hilton Constantine, MI	Tammy Driedger Grande Prairie, AB
Lisa Mason Canby, OR	Sandra Pearce Castle Rock, CO	Bruce Shackleford Benton, AR
Lynn & Dan Roberge	Lauren Dunbar Franklin, IN	Joanne Graci-Campos Palm Coast, FL
Camilla Gray-Nelson Petaluma, CA	Stephanie Hammrich Wausa, NE	Cathy Cerro Livermore, CA
Elizabeth Keck Idaho Falls, ID	Dana Baird Placerville, CA	Alayna Stephens Madison, OH
Jeanne & Larry Saddler Manhattan, KS	Gretchen Barhorst Kinkead Sidney, OH	Susan Vega Vacaville, CA
Irene Campbell Castlerock, WA

2016 GVHS Annual Meeting

Thank you to all attendees and supporters of the GVHS Annual Meeting, celebrating 20 years of the GVHS, at the Buffalo Valley Event Center in Denton, TX.

For a full recap in photos of the GVHS Annual Meeting, visit us on Facebook!


Our Buffalo hosts were there to greet us on arrival!


	Enjoying a wagon tour of Bridlewood.


	Evaluation Seminar


Caricatures during the Welcome Reception


	Dr. Bridget leads a discussion on Body Condition


	Enjoying the Awards Banquet


Awards banquet fun!


	All ready for the photo booth.

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