October 8th, 2023

Fostering Growth and Connection

Staying Abreast of the Changes

Winston Churchill once wrote; “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”

Change is often hard for many of us. We get comfortable in the way things are, we develop routines that enable us to navigate and plan based on our familiarities. However, change is necessary in order to experience growth and provide experiences that turn into our best memories, help us, and enable us to achieve our goals and dreams.

The GVHS has been hard at work to provide members with changes that will enhance their experierence and connection with the GVHS, their horses, and their fellow members.

For change to work well, it requires a level of excitement and participation within the community. We hope our members get excited about the new things that are happening and take full advantage of these changes to enhance your experiences with the GVHS. We understand change isn't always easy, but we are here to help you navigate the change, strive for success, and make a difference!

These new changes include:

The 2023 Board of Directors and Officers Election
The new GVHS Customer Portal
The new website for The Vanner Magazine
The Vanner Banner moving weekly and offering opportunity for advertising

Each of these changes offers new opportunities for participation, ease of use, and fosters a sense of connectedness and growth. Don't sit on the sidelines.

Come share the dream with us!

Election Day is Coming

Don't forget to vote starting November 1st, 2023

Two Director positions terms will be expiring 12/31/2023. There will be an election for two terms running 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026. The Officers are elected in December by the Directors.

2023 Important Election Dates:

November 1, 2023 – the nominee for Director(s) info will be available on this site and the election will be open for voting.

December 13, 2023 – final date to vote

December 15, 2023 – Directors will vote for 2024 Officers

GVHS Customer Portal

Be Sure to Create New Login Account Before Logging In

The GVHS has launched a new member portal system that allows you to access

information in one place, help manage your information, and replace how you access the online registry, registry forms, and the members-only page. Guests/non-members will also be able to set up an account to do business with the GVHS.

To access the NEW GVHS online portal, the online registry, and manage your information, you must set up a new account the first time you access it. Your old login information will no longer work. This system will eventually phase out the old one, so please be sure to do this as soon as possible.

You will need to create a new login for your new system account. This means only one login and password!
Be sure that the email for your new login is the same as what the GVHS has on file with your membership. That is what ties you to your customer and membership records.
The new system will allow you to update your personal information.
You will be able to see all the horses and manage the horses that you own.
In your account, you will currently have access to the forms you are used to using. The second phase of this project will be the ability to directly enter many of the existing form information, and those will go automatically to the association database for processing.

Access the New Customer Portal

The Vanner Magazine Website is Underway

This website will be incorporated into the existing website where you go to pay the GVHS, and will allow members multiple opportunities to advertise, upload photos, articles, print-ready ads, purchase advertising, and more!

This means less chances of forgetting to submit your photos (the GVHS doesn't want to exclude anyone), and a much easier way to submit material for The Vanner Magazine and Vanner Banner. It will be as simple as the click of a button!

Upload Your Photos for Year-End Awards
Upload The Vanner Magazine Article Submissions
Upload The Vanner Magazine Print-Ready Ads
Purchase Web Banner Advertising in a variety of sizes and affordable price points!

Stay tuned for the launch of the new site in the upcoming weeks!

Advertise in the Weekly Vanner Banner

The GVHS is now into the second week of the new schedule for the Vanner Banner.

The Weekly Schedule will follow the following format:

Week One: Week One of the Vanner Banner will follow the current GVHS Business format with featured advertisements about training services, and other GVHS related services offered.

Week Two: Week Two of the Vanner Banner will highlight featured GVHS Stallion and Breeder Advertisements, followed by association news updates, announcements, and sponsors.

Week Three: Week Three of the Vanner Banner will highlight featured GVHS Horses For Sale Advertisements, followed by association news updates, announcements, and sponsors.

Week Four: Week Four of the Vanner Banner will highlight recent show winners, results, photos of exhibitors and horses currently leading the nation, recent GVHS 5 Star Evaluation results and Gold Medallion horses; followed by general news and association updates. Advertising spots will not be available in Week Four due to the content-heavy nature of this week.

Content Guidelines:

All advertisements must honor and respect the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and the Gypsy Vanner Horse. Within the publication, GVHS registered horses will be referred to as Gypsy Vanner Horse, Gypsy Vanner, Vanner Horse, or simply Vanners. Where the farm name or logo refers generically to gypsies, gypsy horses or gypsy cobs, we ask that advertisements also include prominent reference to the farm’s support of the GVHS and/or dedication to the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed.

All horses named/featured in advertisements must be GVHS Registered. Advertisements must not contain information regarding other gypsy horse associations/ registries. The GVHS reserves the right to reject or to edit submissions to support these guidelines.

Please submit all Vanner Banner Advertisements in JPEG format.

Your advertisement should feature a photo or logo, and a simple call to action, with one to two lines of copy describing your offering. URL links to your site should accompany all Vanner Banner advertisements. Submit your advertisements to Heidi Schlenker at stallionflyers@gmail.com by the weekly deadlines, or upload them to the dedicated upload link on the website once the new website for The Vanner magazine is up and running.

Weekly Submission Deadlines for The Vanner Banner Advertising

Advertising in The Vanner Banner will be available upon a weekly basis, for weeks 1-3. Advertising spots will not be available during week 4 due to the content-heavy nature of that week’s newletter.

October 12th, 2023 - Material for week three advertising due by 5pm EST.

October 26th, 2023 - Material for week one advertising due by 5pm EST.

November 2nd, 2023 - Material for week two advertising due by 5pm EST

Photos, URL links, and information should be submitted by 5 PM Eastern Standard Time on the Thursday of the week prior to that you wish to advertise.

You can purchase a Vanner Banner ad for $25 by visiting clicking the button below.

Purchase Vanner Banner Advertising

Upcoming Events

GVHS Evaluations - SIGN UP TODAY!!!

January 10, 2024 – Jacksonville, FL -prior to the FHC show

Fill Out an Evaluation Form

The Gypsy Vanner Horse Evaluation Program has been developed as an educational tool for the horse breeder, to promote thoughtful breeding of Gypsy Vanner Horses of the type as detailed in the breed standard, and for the public to educate them about the breed.

The program’s purpose is to help breeders and owners to educate themselves about the strengths and weaknesses of their horses so they can use this knowledge in making educated breeding and purchasing decisions.

This system should be viewed as an important tool to help preserve the wonderful characteristics of the Gypsy Vanner Horse.

The conformation-movement evaluation is also an integral part of the GVHS Registration process. Horses lacking DNA verification of both sire and dam require a certain minimum conformation-movement evaluation score to move from the GVHS Pre-Studbook into the Regular Studbook.

PSSM/EPSM CLINIC WITH DR. BETH VALENTINE

November 18, 2023 at 1PM EST

During this online clinic, Dr. Beth Valentine will discuss PSSM/EPSM, its symptoms, and best-known treatment practices, chat about conflicting PSSM/EPSM opinions, share her research findings, and answer all our questions throughout the program.

Mark your calendar to attend!

A link for the event will be provided to GVHS members.

Gypsy Vanner Horse Shows

October 9th - 11th, 2023 - Georgia National Fair - Perry, Georgia

GVHS Points Qualified Show Judges: Vicki Dunn and Karen Doby

November 2nd - 5th, 2023 - Gypsy Vanner National Championships - Belton, Texas

GVHS Points Qualified Show Judges: Pam Allen, Chris Bickford, James Rutledge

Join us for the largest and longest running pure bred Gypsy Vanner Horse Show, The Gypsy Vanner National Championships, November 2nd - 5th, 2023, in Belton, TX.

The 2023 Gypsy Vanner National Championships GRAND ENTRY Rider is Paisley Carver on Aria, owned by Heather Ercolano.

Paisley is a Youth Rider!

Singing the National Anthem Acapella is Tori Bailey

Be sure to join us at Nationals for all the fun!

Educational Bulletins

Did you know the GVHS offers Educational Bulletins that keep you updated on specific and important topics pertaining to The Gypsy Vanner breed?

Be sure to check them out periodically as new material is added. They are a wealth of information and also great resources for your children to learn and become more involved with the Gypsy Vanner Horse.

Access Educational Bulletins