Gypsy Vanner, gypsy horse Teasel

It's possible that we would consider letting Teasel move to a new home. She's one of our foundation mares, has gorgeous babies and is as sweet as the day is long. It's not easy to find a mare as big, nor as heavily marked as she is....nor as adorable. But it is something we might consider, to the right home.

In her braids, taking a turn around the muddy field

Teasel was bred by the one and only Robert Watson. She is by his old horse (DNA verified), a highly regarded stallion and a son of the true and legendary Roadsweeper (UK).

She is out of the world renowned Teddy Mare (DNA verified) (by Eddie Alcock's Black Stallion aka The Old Black Horse). Teddy is believed, by many gypsies, to be "the Mother of all"...high praise indeed! We are delighted, and proud, to own a daughter of this great mare.

Teasel is the dam of our sweet Daisy

Teasel is a very tall Vanner, standing a solid 15+hh. Like most of the horses from this bloodline she is a wonderful mover and very athletic for such a big girl. Common to this line, and apparent in Teasel, is a great length of neck in to a clean throatlatch with the neck set high. Combined with a powerful loin, long hip and correct limbs, this truly is a line of Vanners delightfully suited to riding.

Both her sire and her dam are renowned for producing vast quantities of top quality hair in their babies and Teasel appears to be no exception. You won't find many mares with more feather. But far more importantly, they also are known for producing correct horses with excellent breed type, wonderful temperaments and big, loose, free movement.

We think they did a very nice job with our big girl.

Gypsy vanner mare
Teasel has the most wonderful temperament.
A sweet, gentle soul...she has the sunniest character imaginable...a mare with joy in her heart.

Gypsy Vanners in the snow

I captured this picture as the girls were playing in the snow (hence the fence in the way!) Far left is Teasel and in front of her, Daisy...her daughter. Tansy and Magpie behind.