Horse Photography: Gypsy Vanner Horses

While I love to photograph any type of horse, I am definitely drawn to the Gypsy Vanner horse in particular.

I love their flowing manes and tails and gorgeous movement. They have such a variety of colors and patterns and amazing personalities.

History of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Breed

According to the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, they were bred to create a perfect breed to pull gypsy caravans.

Gypsy Vanner horses did not arrive in North America until 1996.

Gypsy Vanners are small-sized draft horses. They have the Shire, Clydesdale, and Dales in their lineage.

They are recognized by body type and are not a color breed. The Gypsy Vanner horse comes in a variety of colors.

The breed is also known as the Gypsy Cob, Tinker Cob, and Tinker Horse.

For a thorough history of the Gypsy Vanner breed, read this article by the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.

Learn More about Gypsy Vanner Horses

If you would like to learn more about the Gypsy Vanner breed, here are a few resources to get you started:

Gypsy Vanner Horse Society

Gypsy Gold

Gypsy Vanner Horse Photography

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Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography spends her days doing insane things to make horses look at her. Clearly, she’s desperate for attention. When she’s not celebrating the stories of the amazing horses in her clients’ lives, she invests time and energy into perfecting her equine photography skills and growing her business, hanging with her favorite rescue dog, Nitro, and planning her next big adventure. She also tries to spend some time educating and entertaining her fans and potential clients by blogging and posting on social media about whatever catches her fancy at the moment.

Betsy is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with the organization Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The CPP designation is held by fewer than 2,000 photographers nationwide and is a hallmark of consistency, technical skill, artistry, and professionalism. Ride the Sky specializes in on-location photography for equines. Ride the Sky also has the option of bringing the studio to the stable. Based in Chattanooga, TN, Ride the Sky Equine Photography works on location in Tennessee, North Georgia, and beyond.