While some horses look very much alike, others are quite unusual …. and even spectacular in appearance. If you are looking for such a horse breed, consider the Gypsy Vaneer.
The Gypsy Vaneer, also known as the Gypsy Cob has a Tobiano coloring. It was mainly used for draft work. The body of the horse is very powerful, yet quite compact. This is a very large horse and it can each a height of about 14 to 17 hands. This breed is valued for its ability to endure and it can travel long distances without becoming tired. There origins are thought to be in the United Kingdom and Ireland and they are considered to be descendents of the Dales ponies, Friesians, Clydesdales, and Shires. The ancestry of this breed is a quality that makes them very different from other horse breeds.
The most common colors for this breed are skewbald and piebald. What sets this breed apart from others is the rich luscious hair that is seen starting from the cannon bone right to the hooves of the horse. You cannot find this feature in other horse breeds.
This horse breed is known for its beauty. It is also a horse that shows much endurance, which is why they were used by the Romany Gypsies to draw their wagons as their traveled from place to place. They did not need much of maintenance, yet were able to carry out long distances without getting tired easily and without needing food ever so often.
If you are looking for a horse breed with a considerable history behind it, consider opting for the Gypsy Vaneer. This is a fine looking horse with good enough stamina and endurance abilities, It is quite majestic in appearance and you will find horses of this breed to be quite a beauty with their feathered appearance.
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