I always hoped/dreamed/expected I would eventually get another horse, but it doesn't look like I will. *heavy sigh* But every once in a while I can't help browsing horse sites.
My current favorites are Gypsy Vanners, which are like a new fad in breeds in America, but I like them. Even though I love bay Morgans, I just like Gypsy Vanners, and today I found the two I want (at least for today ;-) , a mare and a gelding.
The gelding is atypical in that he's not the usual very loud black and white, but he's got a beautiful build and a lovely, refined head. Vanners tend to have biggish, narrow heads, but this guy has nice width between the eyes and such an expression!
For more pics of Bubba, go here: http://www.gypsymvp.com/horses/bubba/bubba.htm
The mare is a more typical of Vanners, a very flashy piebald with lots of feathering and a mane that goes to her elbows. Her head is not quite as refined as Bubba's (what kind of name is that for the poor guy anyway???), but look at the shoulder on her! She's probably a dream to ride. Her forelock is all wavy because, as you'll see if you go to her page, they keep her mane and forelock braided when she's in the pasture--probably a good idea!
For more pics of Meghan, go here: http://www.gypsymvp.com/horses/megan/megan.htm
As far as I'm concerned, this is a real dream site. Their stallions are very impressive, although the one I like best is a little grey called Caruso. Make sure to check their sales list and their gallery. http://www.gypsyhorses.com/ is another good site; look at their sold horses as well as the ones for sale. *sigh*
Oh, I know, they'd be hell to keep clean, but since I won't ever have one, it doesn't matter. I can just dream on.
2 comments:
How beautiful those horses are! Aren't they the most gorgeous creatures? The way they are built and how they look it's just so wonderful to look at them. I'm real happy that I got to learn how to ride a few years ago. It was always my childhood dream, but never more. Then as I was nearing 40 I got a chance to take riding lessons. I loved it, and I loved spending time with the horses, but never lost respect for those powerful beauties.
I wondered what Gypsy Vanners were after seeing the site listed on your blog . . . when I saw these pictures my first thought was "My Little Pony!" (It was the hair . . .)
How did they breed them to grow such long manes and feathers?
You know, I haven't ridden horses in a very long time . . . I find myself feeling more respectful, as Monika said, of their strength and size. Funny, as I was fearless when a teen.
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