2007

We invite you to continue to monitor this space for the latest news of SFG's horses.

October 14, 2007
2007 Feathered Horse Classic
Georgia National Fair
Perry, GA
http://www.featheredhorseclassic.com 

August 10-11, 2007

Gypsy Vanner Horse Show
Ohio State Fair
Columbus, OH
http://www.ohiostatefair.com

2006

December 2006: Open House, Black Forest Shires & Gypsy Horses

In December, the year ended with a special treat for us. In what we hope will be an annual tradition, Black Forest Shires & Gypsy Horses held an Open House at its new Wildcat Ranch in Colorado. There were seminars, horses, demos, door prizes, horses, wagon rides, socializing, horses. Here, Jeff Bartko of BFSGH is shown with one of their outstanding mares, Dinah, who is pulling a Gypsy dray.

In true Gypsy fashion, horses were shown tied up in BFSGH's huge indoor arena for persusal by attendees. BFSGH stated that 139 horses were available for purchase at the event. At the very last minute, a shipment of extremely high quality weanlings from the Vine Farm arrived, and many of these sold very quickly.

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October 15, 2006: Feathered Horse Classic

The Georgia National Fair hosted the Feathered Horse Classic for the very first time in 2006. Dedicated to feathered breeds, it featured Friesians, Gypsy Horses, and Drum Horses. SFG's Silver Belle, Silver Phantom, Victor Tango ("Tizer"), Padparadshah ("June Bug"), and Feather Dancer ("Harley") attended. Some highpoints: Harley won a bunch of blue ribbons in under saddle classes and also 1st place in the Stallion at Halter class. SFG took both Reserve Championships—Harley in Versatility and Tizer of the entire show. Details follow below.

Making his debut was SFG Silver Phantom, shown above, then a five month old.  Phantom is Silver Belle's 2006 foal by Gypsy Gold's BB King. Phantom has two silver eyes and promises to be absolutely gorgeous. Phantom placed 1st in the Colt/Filly class, competing against six other youngsters.  Photo © Stunning Vision Photography

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Tizer also competed in two driving classes and placed 1st in both. Here he and Danny perform a victory lap in front of SFG's banner. Photo © Stunning Vision Photography

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Also attending the Feathered Horse Classic was Harley, shown here competing in one of several under saddle classes. He won a plethora of blue ribbons (1sts) and a scattering of reds (2nds). Photo © Stunning Vision Photography  

These 1sts and 2nds added up to Harley's winning the Feathered Horse Classic's other Reserve Championship. While Tizer was Reserve Champion of the show, Harley took Reserve Champion Versatility. The Feathered Horse Classic combined classes for Drum Horses and Gypsies. The Champion Versatility was Mariah Farm's DF Chalk Talk, another Drum Horse.

Here Owner Mary Graybeal is seen receiving Harley's Reserve Championship prize, a director's chair with the prize name printed on it, while Trainer Lisa Baker and Harley look on. Photo © Stunning Vision Photography

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http://www.featheredhorseclassic.com

August 11-16, 2006: Ohio State Fair Gypsy Vanner Horse Show

For the second year in a row, SFG enjoyed the warm hospitality of the Ohio State Fair.

* In his first show, Silver Belle's gorgeous bay and white nephew Victor Tango placed 2nd in the Stallion under 3 Years Old class and 3rd in the Carriage class competing against seasoned adults.

* Attending were Padparadshah, BWS Feather Dancer, and Victor Tango, of whose performance we are very proud. As Silver Belle had done the year before, Padparadshah was Reserve Champion Mare. Unlike Silver Belle, Padparadshah entered the Championship Mare class by placing 2nd in the Mare under 3 Years Old class. In total, she competed against 17 other mares of all ages to win Reserve Champion.

* Competing in the first ever Drum Horse classes, which were sponsored by the American Drum Horse Association, BWS Feather Dancer placed 1st. Although impressive, Feather Dancer's real triumph occurred afterwards, when he and Trainer Lisa Baker greeted their public. For several hours following the last class, members of the public lined up in front of his stall to meet and lay a hand on him.

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June 17, 2006: John Steven Hockensmith Exhibit at the International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park

For two years, John Hockensmith traveled with a prominent family to Appleby Fair, a horse fair held each June in the town of Appleby in Great Britain. He organized his photographs in a stunning book entitled Gypsy Horses and the Traveler's Way. The Kentucky Horse Park held an exhibit of his photos; SFG's owner Mary Graybeal and friend and colleague Toni Tidwell (TNT Sport Horses) attended.

March 17-18, 2006: Tennessee Volunteer Fair

For the first time, the Tennessee Volunteer Fair featured Gypsy Horses, and SFG's Storm King and Padparadshah were in attendance. Organized by Valerie Peppers (Cosmopolitan Farm), the event was relaxing, well organized, and fun. We look forward to 2007's TVF.

2005

2005 Florida Equestrian Celebration

Silver Feather Gypsies showed at 2005's Florida Equestrian Celebration held in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 18-20, 2005. Silver Belle, Padparadshah, SFG Hero, and SFG Storm King were in attendance.

Ohio State Fair

Representing Silver Feather Gypsies, Silver Belle, The Rose, SFG Hero, and SFG Storm King attended the first ever Ohio State Fair Gypsy Vanner Horse Show and participated in several classes. Silver Belle was selected as Reserve Champion Mare; Belle's photo with a proud Lisa Baker is displayed on her web page. Storm King took second place in the Stallion under 2 Years Old class, and he and Belle took second in the Mare & Foal class.

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2004

Crumley House's EquiFest  Click here to access the Crumley House page.