** We feel it
is important not only to
our clients but also our potential clients, that
we have an in-depth knowledge of the breed and
the stock we have chosen to reproduce the breed.
Our horses are fed, trained ,stalls cleaned and
every aspect of their care is done by us...we
know our horses and know them well. Old Mill
Farm prides itself on offering quality horses
and providing first hand care to every animal on
our grounds. Our reputation is preceded by our
stock's proven performance ability, the ability
to reproduce themselves, their top-notch care
and our reputation as honest and personable
horse people.
**Please note: all of
our horses "are horses". We do not keep our horses
stalled unless it is necessary, so their feather may be
burned, their manes may be a little chewed off by
another horse, but they are all happy and healthy! We
put our horses well-being ahead of our desire to have
clean "perfect" looking horses! _____________________________________________________________________
Click on
horses name to see more photo's of each horse.
Dobbin
Sold
2010 Supreme Grand Champion
Gelding
Dobbin
was born here at Old Mill Farm,
out of our mare Bonny and an
famous well know English
stallion "Sid's Good Stallion".
Dobbin has
that been there done that
attitude, because he has! From
horse shows across the country
to local parades, judged trail
rides, lessons, driving, he has
done it all. Dobbin's,
sweet, willing attitude and
exceptional personality make him
that perfect partner.
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OMF'sSlainte'sGabriel
Slainte
x Bonny Lass
ONE OF FEW and
A spectacular colt !
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OMF's Cali-Belgique
" Cali "
SOLD
Slainte
x
"Heart"
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Sired by one of the most decorated
Vanner stallions, Slainte. His
grandsire is Toy Boy Jr, still
in the UK. Color genetic test
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OMF's Champagne Toast
Sold
2011 National Grand
Champion Mare Two And Under
2011 National Reserve
Champion Open Mare Championship
Slainte
x Olivia
We are so please to say
that Champagne did very well at
the 2011 National Championship
show this year. Sired by one of the most decorated Vanner stallions, Slainte
holds17 time championship
titles. And
her grandsire is none other than
Lottery son, Tonka.
This filly is certainly one of
the best bred in the country.
Would be an excellent start or
addition to a discerning breeding
program.
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OMF's Mackeson XXX Stout
" Mack "
Gelding
Slainte
x "Flower"
This little guy was just
gelded Jan of 2012. He'd make
someone a perfect companion for
the show home. We hate gelding
any of our colts! But we feel
there just aren't enough show
geldings out there.
Sired by one of the most decorated
Vanner stallions, Slainte. His
grandsire is Toy Boy Jr,
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OMF's Maxfield Parrish
" Max "
Gelding
Cobalt x Teddy
Cobalt leaves an indelible mark
on his offspring leaving no
question as to who their sire
could be. He has exquisite
conformation with head and eye and this is seen in
his foals.
Max has awesome, bone,
character, and a kind
personality. He is a
fantastic mover with strong
action and powerful drive. All
of this and excellent lineage to
back him up. This little guy is
ready to move on and would make
an excellent show horse ..His
sire.
Cobalt is a multiple
Champion Vanner Stallion (out of
The Blue Blagdon mare and Bob
the Blagdon.) Grandsire is Toy
Boy Jr. (uk)
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OMF's
Lasting Impression
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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 the ability to push off naturally
from behind and opens his shoulder with
elastic long gaits.
See
more of Icon
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"OMF's
Fancy Notion"
SOLD
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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Toy Flower
Breed:
Gypsy Vanner,
Registered
Date
of Birth:
April 2007
Height:
14.2 hands or very close
Gender:
Mare
Color:
Black
Sire:
Toy Boy Jr*
Dam:
Chubby
Gypsy Vanner Mare imported
2008
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Toy
Heart
SOLD
Breed:
Gypsy Vanner,
Registered
Date
of Birth:
July 2007
Height:
14.2 hands or very close
Gender:
Mare
Color:
Black
Sire:
Toy Boy Jr*
Dam:
Belle
Gypsy Vanner Mare imported
2008
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Shona
SOLD
Registered
Gypsy Vanner Mare
Lovely retired broodmare. May
be bred via ET. (And has successfully
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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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.
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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.
Visit The
American Drum Horse Association for more
information.
Old Mill Farm has decided
to downsize our Drum Horse breeding program we are now offering for sale, a few of our
Drum Horse breeding stock.
Blue Bell
Sold
16.3 hh, Proven
Drum Horse broodmare; Rides and Drives.
Quiet and has the desire to please.
Dam to Champion Drum Horse stallion,
"Killian's Irish Red".
Bell
came out of stock from the Queen's stables
that trace back to a Royal mare used to
produce Drum Horses, Juniper. |
Horse:
OMF's
Blue Thistle
SOLD
:
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 additional work, would do well in
lower level dressage!
See
More of Thistle
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OMF's
Lady Antebellum
SOLD
Very personable and friendly filly.
At 16.2 hands. 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 !
Chew Mill Guinness
is a
multi-champion Drum
stallion. This
impressive horse is
a son of Galway
Warrior, once owned
by the Queen of
England and
grand-get of "Edingale
Mascot", one of the
most decorated Shire
stallions of all
time! Guinness
himself a multi-
champion Drum horse.
Sired the highest
selling domestic
bred Drum Horse colt
to date. Is
registered with the
American Drum Horse
Association,
Inspected and Graded
with the BSPA (UK) First
Drum Horse in the
US! I promise you
will never ever find
a more level headed
gentle people
loving horse than
Lady. This mare has
expressive, rhythmic
gaits. Would make a
great performance
prospect. She will
certainly be an
attention grabber !
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Benefits
of purchasing from Old Mill Farm, Inc.
FOALS IN-UTERO
2012
Two foals
left !!
Slainte
Cobalt
Ask about our payment plans
In-Utero
Gypsy Vanner Mares
Olivia
x Slainte
= Gypsy Vanner
in-utero-$10,000
Teddyx Slainte =Gypsy Vaanner-
in-utero sold
Bonny
x Slainte = Gypsy Vanner
in-utero
sold
Flower
Cobalt = Gypsy
Vanner in-utero
Sold
Bella
x Chew Mill Guinness = Drum Horse
in-utero
sold
Darby
x Cobalt
= Gypsy Vanner -in-utero $10,000
Chew Mill
Guinness
In-Utero
Drums
Guinness x Lady
= Drum Horse In-utero
sold 2012
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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. 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 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.
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