Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Desert Jewel Gypsy Horses


Another horse group I encountered at the Fiesta Bowl Parade staging area was a group called the Desert Jewel Gypsy Horses.  I was told the breed is called Gypsy Vanner and it originates from the U.K. and Ireland.
The horse is distinguished by it's heavy build and abundant feathering on the lower legs.  I think they are quite beautiful.
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22 comments:

  1. KathyJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Definitely gorgeous. I am a stranger to this breed. I'll bet they take a lot of grooming.

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  2. brattcatJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    oh, yes, they are gorgeous.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful looking animals, love the black and whote markings on the top horse. They look in perfect condition Sharon.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Quite beautiful indeed!

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I had never heard of this breed. They are distinctive and attractive.

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  6. KateJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    They certainly are all decked out!

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  7. LowellJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    They are indeed gorgeous. Look a bit like smaller versions of the Budweiser horses. I wonder if they'd let you ride one if you asked...

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  8. TeresaJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful! I think horses are amazing creatures.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Oh, I think they are too!

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  10. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Those are beautiful horses!

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  11. glendaJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    They are really beautiful.

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  12. RedPatJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    They are lovely!

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  13. T. BecqueJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    What a pretty breed. I haven't heard of them before. They remind me of Clydesdales.

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  14. ZyzzyzJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    In the UK we call these "heavy horses". At one time they were used much for pulling brewery drays.

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  15. Regina KJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I never heard of these before, they are beautiful!

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  16. JudyJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    What beautiful horses and all decked out in their parade gear too! I love these pictures!

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  17. CatalystJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    They look like a small version of a draft horse, and yes, they are beautiful... I wouldn't want to comb out all that hair though!

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  19. RandyJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Wow, what a pair of beauties!

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  20. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    such pretty hair but so much work to comb it all the time to keep it from getting matted. very majestic looking horse

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    They are certainly different looking horses, very noble looking!

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  22. crittoriaJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    One of my favorite breeds, although I have never owned one. They always seem so quiet, and they are always so, so beautiful!

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