The Vanner Banner: April 2023

April 2023

Executive Administrator- JOB POSTING

Early this year, longstanding GVHS staff member, Barb Snyder, notified the GVHS Board of her intention to retire from her role as Executive Director at the end of 2023. More to come about Barb in a later edition!

The Board is now seeking interested candidates to fill this role.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the GVHS under the direction of the President, and Board of Directors. To be successful the candidate must be committed to the success, growth and mission of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, and understand the workings of a business and a horse registry. The successful candidate will work to build relationships with members, owners, and affiliated industry professionals to help generate a positive image of the GVHS.

This position requires a person who has a strong business background and the ability to work independently and effectively from their home office, maintaining regular office hours for a minimum of 6 hours per day, five days per week. In addition, the candidate must be available for monthly Board meetings, usually held in the evenings, and for travel to select GVHS events such as the Annual Meeting. Additional effort beyond this will increase chances of success in the role, and for the growth of the organization.

For a complete Job Description, visit the Join the Team page on the GVHS Website.

THE VANNER 2023

We are still missing many 2022 awards/achievement PHOTOS to feature in The Vanner 2023.

These include:

Top 10 High Point, Vanner Advantage, ETS, USAWE, USDF award winners,
Legion achievements, and
Evaluation 5-Star, Gold Medallion, Versatility Medallion, Hall of Fame.

EMAIL to GVHS Office or to Publications Coordinator NO LATER THAN May 15!

If we do not receive your awards photos, the award will be acknowledged in the magazine as a text listing only.

NOTE: May 15 is the final DEADLINE for all content including photos, advertisements, and articles.

What is a Prefix ???

How do we use a prefix in a Gypsy Vanner Horse’s registered name?

If you are a farm owner/breeder/business of Gypsy Vanner Horses you can personalize your foals with your own prefix/farm name for your foal. Your prefix is a valuable tool for marketing your breeding program with your exclusive signature.

Example: Your farm name is "Happy Acres" and you want the registered name of your Gypsy Vanner foal to be “Lucky One”. Your foal will be registered “Happy Acres Lucky One”. Once your prefix is registered, you are the only one that can name your foals with the prefix “Happy Acres” This is a fabulous way to be exclusive with your Gypsy Vanner breeding program.

for $100 for lifetime use.

See Rules under Registration > Breeder Prefixes on the GVHS Website.

GVHS Evaluations - Tyler, TX

On March 31, 19 GVHS Evaluations were completed. Thank you to all participants for supporting the GVHS Evaluation program!

GVHS Evaluations -SIGN UP TODAY!!!

June 21, Bangor, CA

August 27, Blackfalds, AB, Canada

August 31, St Louis, MO – prior to the GV Congress show

September 16, Reno, NV

September 28, Cedar Rapids, IA – prior to the Gypsy Iowa Classic show

GVHS Show Rules- UPDATES

The Show Committee recommended, and the BOD approved, the following rule changes and updates:

1. Page 6- 13- Falls- to "If an exhibitor loses their hold on the horse's lead then the horse and the exhibitor will be excused from the ring"

2. On page 23, add- Riders showing in Hunter Attire with Hunter Appointments are allowed to use bits that are included in the Hunter Division. Riders showing in Dressage Attire with Dressage Appointments are not allowed to use bits that are included in the Hunter Division, but are allowed to use bits that are included in the Dressage Division.

3. Page 69 add to Reinsmanship rule-

M.6 Reinsmanship

To be judged: 40% on the performance of the driver and ability to change gaits quickly and smoothly while maintaining contact and demonstrating correct driving techniques while following the pattern or test, 40% on handling of reins and whip, control, posture, and overall appearance of driver; 20% on the condition of harness and vehicle and neatness of attire.

4. Page 23, terminology update under Attire- Dress Boots instead of Hunt Boots

5. Heading for page 37- "Acceptable Bits for Hunter Division"

6. There is an updated scoring system for the Horsemanship, Equitation and Showmanship.

7. Page 3, update- to reflect the changes below for Amateurs.

Update for 2023 Amateur Declaration Document:

1. In the Amateur Declaration document delete the rule about commissioned horses : “f. Accepts remuneration AND acts as an agent in the sale of a horse or pony or accepts a horse or po…”

2. Working as a judge had previously been removed from list of allowable amateur activities, but had not been added to the list of activities that make one a Professional. To clear up any misunderstanding, this has now been added to the Professional list. Change f to: Accepts remuneration for judging a horse show and or holds the credentials of a horse show judge for any organization.