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current horses available, please visit
our Sales page.
Dates
will be posted soon.
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Current
Horses for Sale by Breed / By
Sire
Gypsy
Vanners. ( depending
on what registry a breeder or owner has chosen,
are also known as Gypsy Cobs, or just plain,
Gypsy Horses. The Gypsy Vanner was bred to pull
the colorful Gypsy's Caravans. (hence the term
"Vanner", slang for Caravan) In some
areas, a Gypsy's wealth was determined by the
quality of horses they had, and these horses
actually took the form of currency! There are
several registries for the "Gypsy Horse".
Although our foundation stock are registered
with multiple registries, we chose the Gypsy
Vanner Horse Society as they are the largest
and hold monthly regional/national shows. Visit
The Gypsy Vanner
Horse Society for more information.
**We
will add, there is no such thing as a "Gypsy
Drum". A Drum Horse is NOT a large Gypsy
Horse, however a cross of the Gypsy and Shire
and/or Clyde breeding. Our Drum Horse breeding
stock were imported from England and are not
domestic crosses.
"OMF's
I've Got Assets"
Tonka
x Bonny
By the ledgendary, Tonka! This
colt is a half-sibling, through
his Dam, to 2006 Vanner filly,
OMF's Keepsake, 2 time Reserve
Champion Futurity filly and three
time Champion Halter mare as well
as 2002 Vanner Gelding, two time
halter champion "Dobbin".
We are confident this guy will
do well in the ring.
*This is the first OMF bred Vanner
colt offered as a breeding prospect.
We would prefer he go to an experienced
show/breeding home.
See
more photos
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Tullivan
Coco
1998 Registered
Gypsy Vanner Gelding.
Sold
- Congratulations Linda! We hope
you enjoy him as much as we did.
Coco came
to us to be sold on consignment
from Stonehill Farm, Bruce Springsteen's
NJ home and horse farm.
We liked him enough that we decided
to keep him. He was used initially
for guests and beginners. Last
year he began training for our
lesson program. With only 3 months
prep time, he and his youth rider
qualified for 4-H districts in
English Pleasure, Equitation and
Showmanship!
Traditional
Vanner and size you can't find
easily, standing at 15.2 hands!
Great work ethic, enjoys people
and is very social with other
horses. This is the type of horse
that you can do nothing with for
months and pull out of the field,
and he never misses a beat!!
In the photos above he had just
come to us, his feather is burned,
however he has very full feather
now. See pictures on his page.
See
More photos and video of Coco
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Horse:
OMF's
Lasting Impression
Cobalt
x Bonny
2007 Gypsy Vanner Gelding
Performance minded, ideal
show prospect. Solid and quick in hand
pivot, yields to his handler with no contact.
Has done exceptionally well in Showmanship
classes, winning and placing above mature
finished horses in full classes. Has been
shown by Youth handlers as well, winning
and placing at the top of his classes.
Has been started under saddle - walk/trot.
Showing hte ability to push off naturally
from behind and opens his shoulder with
elastic long gaits.
See
more of Icon
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Boromir
Ride and Drive
gelding.
14.1 hands. Has
been shown, trailrides and drives both
single and double. Great Work Ethic,
would do well as a pleasure or a lower
level show horse.
See more
photos and video of Boromir
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"OMF's
Fancy Notion"
Cobalt
x Bella
Born April 4, 2009. Will be on
the larger side around 15.2 hands.
Super flashy Vanner filly. Lots
of propulsion and animated movement.
Would be a lovely show prospect
with the breeding to back it up!
See
more photos
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2010 Gypsy Vanner Filly
Cobalt
x Darby
Superb breeding. This filly's
sire, Cobalt
holds 7 championship titles to
date and her grandsire Slainte
holds 15!
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2010 Gypsy Vanner Filly
Slainte
x Olivia
Sired by one of the most decorated
Vanner stallions, Slainte and
her grandsire is none other than,
Tonka.
This filly is certainly one of
the best bred in the country.
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2010 Gypsy Vanner Filly
Slainte
x "Flower"
Sired by one of the most decorated
Vanner stallions, Slainte. Her
grandsire is Toy Boy Jr, still
in the UK.
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2010 Gypsy Vanner Colt
Slainte
x "Heart"
Sired by one of the most decorated
Vanner stallions, Slainte. His
grandsire is Toy Boy Jr, still
in the UK. Color genetic test
pending!
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2010
Gypsy Vanner Colt
Cobalt
x Teddy
We believe this guy is a Max
Sabino. Sired by Cobalt, grandget
to Toy Boy Jr. Very typey looking
colt with excellent lineage to
back him up.
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Registered
Gypsy Vanner Mare
Lovely retired broodmare. May
be bred via ET. (And has succesfully
in the past) Social with people
and other horses, not your typical
mare attitude. Traditional Vanner
with a small compact body, sweet
head and ample mane, tail and
feather!
See
more photos
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Drum
Horses. Drum
Horses were developed in England to carry drums
in the Queen's processions and parades. They
were bred to be colorful, calm and have substance.
In America you can breed a Shire or a Clyde
to a Gypsy Horse to produce a Drum Horse. (Or
of course breed a Drum Horse to a Drum Horse)
Old Mill Farm's Drum Horse lines are Drum Horses
brought over from England that were bred to
"be" Drum Horses. They of course fit
the Drum Horse standard of America's registries.
Vist The
American Drum Horse Association for more
information.
Old Mill Farm has decided
to downsize our Drum Horse breeding program
and are now offering for sale, a few of our
Drum Horse breeding stock.
Blue Bell
16.3 hh, Proven
Drum Horse broodmare; Rides and Drives.
Quiet and has the desire to please.
Riding pictures coming soon!
Dam to Champion Drum Horse stallion,
"Killian's Irish Red".
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Horse: OMF's
Blue Thistle
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Lineage on Dam's side can be traced
to the Queen of England. Sire, Guinness
was the first Drum Horse in the country.
Nice mover, lots of natural push. With
some addtional work, would do well in
lower level dressage!
See
More of Thistle
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2009 Guinness
bred Drum Horse Filly
Very personable and friendly filly.
Won't be a stand-offish mare; but rather
in your pocket looking for attention!
By Chew Mill Guinness and exceptionally
well bred Clydesdale mare, Ridgeviews
Lady Aberdeen!
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2009
Slainte Drum Horse colt
By well know OMF Vanner stallion, Slainte...
This guy is going to be sharp! Half
sibling to champion Drum Horse stallion
"Killian's Irish Red"; we
have a feeling this guy will prove himself
in the ring as well. Even as a youngster,
he is pushing from his hind end and
has elastic gaits.
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*Prices and availability
are subject to change without notice.
Old
Mill Farm's Expectant 2010 Foals
2010 Slainte
foals
Slainte x Olivia
= Gypsy Vanner
Slainte x Bonny
= Gypsy Vanner
Slainte x Heart = Gypsy
Vanner
Slainte x Flower = Gypsy
Vanner
2010 Cobalt
foals
Cobalt x Teddy = Gypsy
Vanner
Cobalt x Bella
= Gypsy Vanner
Cobalt x Darby
= Gypsy Vanner
2010 Guinness
foals
Guinness x Lady
= Drum Horse
*Some breedings
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All
Gypsy Horses, Drum
Horses and other Sales Horses are up to
date on all vaccinations, and are on a bi-monthly
worming and 6-8 week farrier schedule. Gypsy
Horses and Drum Horses sold as geldings will
be gelded at no charge prior to the horse leaving
the farm. Horses over two years of age typically
are started, long lining and may be working
under saddle. (A majority of the Gypsy Horses
and Drum Horses are not working under saddle
until three years of age) Most of our older
stock have also been shown either in hand or
under saddle. Horses are guaranteed to be in
good health and injury free at the time of sale.
View
our Sold Horses
There
is a great selection of horses here in the states.
Domestic horses typically have better care,
are in better condition and are easier to view.
If you look around, you most likely will find
the Gypsy Horse or Drum Horse of your dreams
in your back yard! We strongly suggest buyers
avoid purchasing via pictures alone. It is very
easy to manipulate a horse's conformation in
photos simply be taking the photo at various
angles.
A
note on purchasing horses overseas:
Gypsy
Horses in the UK are often bred for trade sales.
If you come across an inexpensive import horse
that sounds too good to be true, it probably
is. It is best to research your seller and spend
a little more money for a quality horse. Beware
of low priced package deals and "perfect"
horses.
If
at all possible, be involved in the import details.
Ensure that the horse you paid for is actually
going to ship. Always get all deals in writing
and have a physical address and contact number
for the seller. Know your rights if the deal
goes south.
If getting a vet check on a horse, and we strongly
suggest a pre-purchase exam, get the vet check
in writing, prior to any money exchanging hands.
(Of course you would be responsible to pay for
the vet check!) Contact the vet, in person if
possible, to speak to him regarding his health
examination. If the horse is at riding age,
we suggest requesting x-rays be done on all
four legs. If you are purchasing breeding stock,
get a full breeding soundness exam in writing.
Request the horse's breeding history as well.
Prior
to the vet exam, request the vet check the horse's
legs under the feather for rolls of skin, sores
or lumps. Also ask him to check the horse's
dental and bite alignment, very often over looked.
Before
purchasing a Gypsy Horse or a Drum Horse, Domestic
or abroad, be sure it can be registered, if
it is not already. Contact a Gypsy Horse (or
Drum Horse registry) to make sure the horse
will qualify. We have chosen to register with
the American Drum Horse Association and The
Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. Our foundation horses
are also registered with the GCDHA.
If
color is important to you and you are purchasing
a Homozygous horse, be sure to get a copy of
the DNA Marker test results, as well as from
the sire and dam. Tests are most accurate when
markers are available from sire and dam as well
as the horse in question. No test is 100% and
even homozygous horses will on occasion produce
a solid, also known as a "slipped"
Tobiano. Judge the horse by conformation, disposition,
suitability for use and then color!
A
note on Chronic Progressive Lymphadema (aka,
CPL): First thing to mention, there
is not a lot known about this condition. Some
believe it is an immunodeficiency disease/disorder,
some believe it is a major case of scratches
that have been improperly cared for or neglected
all together. Upon speaking with both Irish
and English breeders as well as consulting with
our Equine Vet, because these horses have so
much hair, and a majority of it is incredibly
dense, a good portion of the breed with "a
lot" of hair may develop a skin condition.
What is not normal? Grape size sores that are
open and do not heal, and have a bad odor to
them. Most horses with this condition have large
skin rolls that have hardened. This may occur
because the elasticity the skin normally has,
is lost and/or because of scar tissue forming.
The skin rolls, however may be present with
several other skin conditions. It is our opinion,
that if someone is looking at a horse with this
condition, it should be avoided, due to the
additional care and expense that would go into
treating the horse to keep it comfortable and
free of breakouts. However, there is NO evidence
that this condition is hereditary, genetic or
lethal. Of course we suggest that you contact
your vet to learn more.
Lineage:
Most of the imported horses, openly, come with
no known pedigree due to the lack of importance
the "gypsy people" place on "naming"
their horses and partly do to the lack of education
that they receive. However, many of the horses
coming over are being sold with known lineage.
If a breeder is claiming known lineage on a
horse that goes several generations back, be
cautious, it could be a sales tactic. Unless
you have DNA proof...you don't know who the
sire and dam are.
In some instances, the breeder or seller may
be honest, and may even have those horses on
his farm, if that is the case, ask for hair
samples so that it may be submitted to your
chosen USA registry to prove your horse's lineage.
Currently, at least two of the US registries
are noted on a horse's papers if the DNA is
on file, if you claim a horse's lineage. So
even if your horse comes with lineage information,
if it is not proven via DNA testing, it is not
officially recognized by some of the US registries.
Frequently
Asked Questions
/ Finances
and Purchasing the Gypsy Vanner or Drum Horse
Stages
of Growth in Vanners and Drum Horses
What
we look for in our stock
What
to expect when purchasing a Drum Horse or a
Gypsy Cob or Vanner
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