Breeding down in size takes a lot of time, patience and perseverance on a breeders part. Even then, if bred back to the same stallion, their next foal could be a tall throwback. For example, out of 10 mares bred, one may throw a smaller foal. There is no guarantee you'll get a small foal from two small parents. For a while, 12hh seemed to be the plateau, but within the past 10 years the 11hh range has been attained, and now some even into the 10hh range! With these lines being Purebred, many times the foals are taller throwbacks to their ancestors. Q: Why are Purebred Mini Gypsies so expensive?Ī: This smaller size of the breed has been a long-term project started by the breeders overseas in Ireland and UK, over the past 30 years, certain breeders have selectively bred to downsize their stock. Some people want a cross bred, some people want a purebred - know what you are looking for and ask the question! Many people new to the breed are misled as to what they actually bought. When shopping for a Mini Gypsy, one of the first questions to ask is, "Is this a purebred, or a cross?" so that you, as the customer, know what you are buying. A cross bred Mini Gypsy will be smaller in size, with a goal of achieving a true "miniature" size (38" and Under), and will be less drafty in build, and often less feather (hair) on the legs (feather is a recessive gene). They will be drafty in build and gentle in nature. A Purebred Mini Gypsy Cob should look like it's traditional Gypsy breed in a smaller size thick bone, drafty build, ample feather in FRONT of the leg as much as in back, from the knee down. A Mini Gypsy "COB" is a PUREBRED Gypsy bred down in size generation by generation, with no pony crossed in. A Mini Gypsy "HORSE" is a cross between the American Miniature Horse and a purebred Gypsy Horse. Q: What is a "Mini Gypsy Horse" vs a "Mini Gypsy Cob"?Ī: This can get very confusing for anyone new to the breed. Today, Mini Gypsy is now widely accepted as the breed continued to grow in popularity and numbers, so now today, you may see them called Mini Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Pony - they are the same thing When I first imported Mini Gypsies in 2012, the term "Mini Gypsy" was frowned upon, since the height was not of true miniature status (38" and Under), so I coined the term "Gypsy Pony" since my program focused on 11-13hh range, pony size, anyways. The term "Mini Gypsy Cob" or "Mini Cob" is regularly used overseas, where this smaller size of the breed was developed. Q: What is the difference between a "Mini Gypsy Cob" or "Gypsy Pony"?Ī: Both terms are the same. A Gypsy horse 13hh or smaller is considered a "Mini Gypsy". A: This is a Gypsy Vanner/Cob/Horse (whatever term you prefer) that is born from two registered Gypsy Horse parents, bred selectively for downsizing (ie: a 14hh to a 13.2hh, 13.2hh to 13hh, 13hh to 12.2hh, etc.) and will mature typically between 11-13hh range.
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