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UC Davis, an excellent veterinary resource, has articles related to skin folds and chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL). In some rare cases, this condition worsens to the point where the horse must be put down. Causes are still not clearly known, but failure to treat scratches over a long term is hypothesized to, in some cases, lead to CPL. Wolf Manor Estate's web site contains information on several issues specific to draft horses. Of particular interest is an illustrated guide to a treatment for scratches, the fungal infection to which feathered breeds in particular are prone. Since untreated scratches are believed to be a precursor to skin folds and chronic progressive lymphedema, treating them promptly is important. The site also contains articles on the shoeing of heavy horses, various aspects of EPSM, and draft horse diet. |
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Our Gypsy Horse registry of choice is the Gyspy Horse Association. We have affiliated ourselves with this registry because its mission is in sync with our own goals and values. It seeks to foster the Gypsy Horse breed, by whatever name it is known--Cob, Tinker Horse, Proper Cob, and, most recently, Gypsy Vanner--over the long term by demonstrating the versatility and sterling qualities of the breed. We believe this horse has a bright future in the U.S. Not only is the breed beautiful and endowed with a temperament marked by a willingness to please and a can-do attitude, but its members are capable of participating in all but the most specialized equestrian sports. Granted that a Gypsy will never win the Kentucky Derby, but GHs are now participating in jumping, dressage, reining, and combined driving events. They are showing up as all round family horses, which the life style of the Gypsy familes who created the breed shaped them to be. Some GH registries claim that they alone register the purebred Gypsy Horse. The majority of horses in all registries are purebred Gypsy Horses, and a substantial number are double and even triple registered. The breed standards of the registries are quite similar to one another and have only minor changes in wording. Further, since the backgrounds of many horses which have and are still being imported are unknown, we suspect that a few having less than pure blood have slipped into all registries. The was also set up so as to be member directed. Although the GHA has a governing Board of Directors, GHA's bylaws mandate that (1) both officers and Board members are elected by majority vote of the membership and (2) the membership and only the membership can modify the bylaws. In addition, the bylaws define term limits for all members of the Board of Directors and officers to limit the influence of any one Board or set of officers. These elements of the bylaws should guarantee membership rights in perpetuity. We are proud to include Silver Feather Gypsies among the charter members of the Gypsy Horse Association, most of whom are listed below:
Although our registry of choice is the Gypsy Horse Association, we urge newcomers to the breed to check out all registries and select the one or ones with which they feel most comfortable. The Gypsy Horse registries are as follows: The Drum Horse registries are as follows: |
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Forums which do not require membership in any of the Gypsy or Drum registries for participation. Harlequin Farms web site includes information on the Gypsy Horse and one of the best collections of photos of reference sires that we have found. The site also includes a link to the Harlequin Farms forum, one of the oldest in existence. |
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Only shows which are open to GHs of all registries are listed. |
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Mark J. Barrett, who is responsible for many of the gorgeous photos present on SFG's site. Fran Scott, whose photos contain a lucidity that truly captures the spirit of the horse. |
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HydroSurge® markets a line of equine shampoo and conditioning products. Among these is a very effective shampoo for treating scratches, mites, and fungus in the feathers, mane, and tail. This shampoo is Apricot-Sulfur. (800) 532-1468 l was born when one of the Metcalfe family's horses was stolen in 1997. Debi Metcalfe founded SHI, a nonprofit organization, to provide help for victims of horse, tack, and trailer theft. |
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