{"id":2179,"date":"2011-08-11T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2011-08-11T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trickponies.wordpress.com\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2016-03-04T11:41:29","modified_gmt":"2016-03-04T16:41:29","slug":"gypsy-vanner-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintingpony.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/11\/gypsy-vanner-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Gypsy Vanner Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you read this blog on a regular basis than you know that I’m a self proclaimed Chincoteague Pony Lover. I tell myself that I’ll never own another breed again (this may or may not be true – but I certainly am a fan of the breed). It’s also a rare occasion that I actually ride another breed, considering 3 out of our 5 family horses are Chincoteague Ponies. So when I had the chance to ride a Gypsy Vanner at a farm down the street (to help a friend out) I was excited to try something new.<\/p>\n

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The 4 year old mare I rode was Sattui (who is for sale at El Brio Vanner<\/a>). At 4 years old she reminded me of an experienced horse who had “been there done that” – definitely not your typical 4 year old. I got Boomerang when he was 4 years old and his maturity level was not even close to Sattui’s. Boomer could barely hold himself together (his balance was horrendous, especially on the trail) and he used any chance he got to act like a baby. Although to be fair Chincotaegue ponies mature MUCH later than most breeds.<\/p>\n

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From what I hear Gypsy Vanners are a very level-headed breed. Great as quiet trail horses among other things and just an all around safe horse that anyone can ride. And after taking my first ride on one, I believe it.<\/p>\n

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I helped my friend out by riding Sattui all “Dressagey” for a sale video – never mind the fact that I haven’t actually ridden a horse in a dressage frame in say maybe 4 years. Lets just say my abs aren’t the only thing that is sore!<\/p>\n