Wishing members, owners, friends and Gypsy Vanners a healthy and prosperous 2021!!
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GVHS Board of Directors- Election Results
Congratulations to Samantha Van Sickle and to Jeff Conklin who will be serving the GVHS as directors for the term 1/1/2021-12/31/2023!
Thank you to all the candidates for your support and willingness to serve the GVHS. Complete results will be posted on the website.
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Year End Reminders- Important Dates!
There are several GVHS initiatives that may require your action at this time:
AWARDS
The Vanner Advantage awards are to recognize those who get their Gypsy Vanner out to events to present the breed to the public including open shows, expositions; American Driving Society events; other pleasure driving events such as Driving Club drives; organized trail rides; clinics, parades. Forms for 2020 events with your horse are due by January 15, 2021. More information regarding the program and the submission form can be accessed on the GVHS website (http://vanners.org/vanner-advantage/).
The GVHS High Point awards are determined based upon placings at GVHS approved shows throughout the year. We receive the results and calculate total points for these awards automatically.
All 2020 points for High Point Awards for GVHS Horses, Amateur and Youth for 2020 have been posted to the GVHS Points-Qualifying Shows page (http://vanners.org/shows/ ). Contact the GVHS office if you note any issues. On December 31 the points will become final.
If you still have a balance of GVHS awards' credits from 2019, you have until the end of December to use them. If not used that amount will be added to the youth programs fund.
STALLION OWNERS
MEMBERSHIP
A general membership is $80 per year. (Memberships run the calendar year; however for new members joining after September 30, membership will run through the next calendar year.)
Membership benefits include discount on registration and other fees, voting right (subject to ownership and requirements per the bylaws), The Vanner magazine, free advertising of your stallion at stud on our Gypsy Vanner Stallion page on the GVHS website, free advertising of your horses for sale on the GVHS website Gypsy Vanners for Sale page, free listing in the published GVHS members list with a hot link to your email and to your website, eligibility to participate in the year end High Point & Vanner Advantage Awards and other GVHS programs.
Starting in 2021, access to the Online Registry will be included free with your membership!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Gypsy Vanner Horse Society 25th Anniversary Celebration!
The celebration will take place at the
World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, November 19-21, 2021.
Food, Fun, Games, Prizes, Education, Entertainment
At this time we are asking the members to provide suggestions of educational topics they would like to have at this event.
Contact the office at gvhs@vanners.org
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The Vanner 2021
Going into its 9th year of publication, the 2021 edition will celebrate
25 Years of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society!
Readers of this annual yearbook are provided with informative articles about the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed and the GVHS Registry, full color photos celebrating 2020 award winners, profiles highlighting member farms and their activities with their Gypsy Vanner horses, training and grooming tips, health & welfare guidance, and much more!
We invite industry professionals and GVHS members and owners to submit articles that can be included under one of the following sections:
- GVHS Mission and Goals
- Defining the Vanner Breed
- Celebrating 25 Years of the GVHS
- Vanner Tales- Inspiring & Heartwarming Stories
- Vanner Versatility
- GVHS Industry Partners: US Dressage Federation, American Driving Society, Equine Trail Sports, Western Dressage Association of America
- 2020 Awards and Recognition
- Vanner Health & Welfare
New this year, the GVHS will be offering a 16-page pull-out Youth Activity booklet
Do not miss the opportunity to advertise your farm or breeding program in this annual publication with distribution to all GVHS members and at major events throughout North America and internationally, reaching an audience of over 15,000 equine enthusiasts.
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Upcoming GVHS SHOWS and EVENTS
CANCELLED:
Florida Feathered Horse Classic
Jacksonville, FL
CANCELLED:
SYH Just Gypsies
Florida State Fair
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GVHS 25th Anniversary Celebration
Ocala, FL
November 19-21
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Click HERE for Calendar of Events and more information about each event!
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Welcome new members!
Priscilla Reynolds
Altavista, VA
Lisa Vaughn
Thomson, GA
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Tammy Thieriot
San Juan Capistrano, Ca
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Devlyn Drake
Weatherford, TX
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