Archive for November, 2010
Posted on November 28, 2010 with 1 Comment
Auction runs Nov 28th – Dec 13th!
NOTE: Auction ends Monday, December 13th at 9 pm Eastern Standard Time.
LexLin’s November Gypsy Horse Auction was a huge success! Read the news about our last auction success here.
This next auction focuses on two nice weanling Gypsy Vanner colts – LexLin’s Wyatt and LexLin’s Tuff E Nuff! These colts (will be gelded prior to leaving LexLin for $150 – buyer’s expense) each have reserve prices set at $4,500. Both will be weaned December 10th and delivered to their new homes by Christmas!
Wyatt is listed below and Tuff E Nuff’s auction is listed here.
Click on a photo thumbnail below to enlarge image.
LexLin's Wyatt - 2010 Gypsy Vanner Colt
Billy The Kid x Sugar Plum
Breed: Gypsy Vanner, Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Cob
Color: Black
DNA# H10-04161
Here is a great opportunity to get a fancy black Gypsy Vanner at an affordable price!
Wyatt is the smallest foal we've had to date. He is another Gypsy Vanner colt who has been well handled since birth (6/19/2010). He leads well, loads in the trailer and is well mannered. He loves to be scratched behind his ears and on his neck. He will be gelded at the buyer's expense ($150) prior to leaving LexLin Gypsy ranch. He will make a wonderful Gypsy Vanner trail or competition horse for someone! His dam is Sugar Plum. Visit Wyatt's page for more photos. Contact LexLin Gypsy Ranch with questions prior to bidding. Payment will be arranged between LexLin Gypsy Ranch and the winning bidder within 2 days following the auction. See Auction Policies for further auction terms.
Starting at $4,500.00
Refresh Current Bid
- Ending Date - 13th Dec 2010 21:11:26
- Ships to - Worldwide - buyer responsible for transportation costs
- Location - Rockwood, Tennessee
Payment Details
Payment must be made using the following method
| Cheque or postal order | Address will be provided to the auction winner. |
Posted on November 28, 2010 with No Comments
Auction runs Nov 28th – Dec 13th!
NOTE: Auction ends Monday, December 13th at 9 pm Eastern Standard Time.
LexLin’s November Gypsy Horse Auction was a huge success! Read the news about our last auction success here.
This next auction focuses on two nice weanling Gypsy Vanner colts – LexLin’s Wyatt and LexLin’s Tuff E Nuff! These colts (will be gelded prior to leaving LexLin for $150 – buyer’s expense) each have reserve prices set at $4,500. Both will be weaned December 10th and delivered to their new homes by Christmas!
Tuff E Nuff is listed below and Wyatt’s auction is listed here.
LexLin's Tuff E Nuff - 2010 Gypsy Vanner Gelding
Son of Bob The Blagdon x Snowdrop
Breed: Gypsy Vanner, Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Cob
Color: Black & White Tobiano
DNA# H10-04163
Here is a great opportunity to get a strikingly handsome young Gypsy Vanner at an affordable price!
Tuff E Nuff is a Gypsy Vanner colt who has been well handled since birth (6/7/2010). He leads well, loads in the trailer and is well mannered. He will be gelded at the buyer's expense ($150) prior to leaving LexLin Gypsy ranch. He will make a wonderful Gypsy Vanner trail or competition horse for someone! His dam is Snowdrop. Visit Tuff E Nuff's page for more photos. Contact LexLin Gypsy Ranch with questions prior to bidding. Payment will be arranged between LexLin Gypsy Ranch and the winning bidder within 2 days following the auction. See Auction Policies for further auction terms.
Starting at $4,500.00
Refresh Current Bid
- Ending Date - 13th Dec 2010 21:11:21
- Ships to - Worldwide - buyer responsible for transportation costs
- Location - Rockwood, Tennessee
Payment Details
Payment must be made using the following method
| Cheque or postal order | Address will be provided to the auction winner. |
Posted on November 27, 2010 with 2 Comments
Our first Gypsy Horse Auction was a fantastic experience and a great success for all involved! Duncan sold at the buy it now price of $9,000 after some very competitive bidding while Stoney sold for $4,100. Most importantly our two auction geldings Duncan and Stoney found a wonderful new home with a prominent family in Colorado with 36 acres of pasture, a 4 stall barn and plenty of children to give them lots of love and care! Stephen and Kelley and their children delightedly welcomed the two Gypsy Vanner geldings along with Surprise (a LexLin Gypsy Vanner mare) into their home this past week. Eric Barton had the pleasure of personally delivering the 3 Gypsy Vanners to their new family! “I could not have dreamed of a better fit for these two geldings”, said Mechelle. “Duncan and Stoney have been together since birth, they got weaned together, gelded together and we are beyond thrilled that they went to the same new wonderful home with lots of children to play with!”
We at LexLin Gypsy Ranch believe wholeheartedly in this breed and are working all angles possible to help the Gypsy Horses become more well known and gain popularity here in the United States. All of our auctions start with a reasonable reserve price and we do our best to ensure these horses go to qualified homes. We offer personal deliver for auction horses at $.95/mile to make sure they have the best of care while traveling and insure all of our horses through to their new home!
These Gypsy Horse auctions have generated much new interest in the Gypsy Horse breed and we’re delighted to be able to continue to offer a limited number of our breeding and or quality family and competition Gypsy horses available through this new sales format each month.
Check out the next Gypsy Horse auction starting today, Nov 28th and run through Dec. 13th, 2010! If you’ve ever wanted a chance to get a nice Gypsy Horse at a reasonable price and enjoy the thrill of a well run auction, we’ll look forward to your participation! Click to view the gypsy horse auction for two fine 2010 colts.
We welcome any and all questions. Please feel free to call Eric on his cell at 865.816.2761 or contact us via e-mail at any time!
Posted on November 17, 2010 with No Comments
Our 2010 Gypsy Horse Open House concluded with the pasture tour followed by dinner and live music by Jason Elis.
Pasture Tour
While people could admire the Gypsy Horses throughout the day there’s nothing most enjoyed quite as much as the pasture tour. Whether looking at prospective horses to purchase or admiring and getting to know the Gypsy horse breed for the first time, there’s nothing better to gain first hand experience with their warm personable temperaments, beautiful looks and good conformation than interacting with them. 134 Gypsy horses were at the Open House. The tour took people past the smaller pens to the weanlings field, young mares, mares and foals, and the yearling fields.
Dinner/Music Finale
To cap the event off in the evening, Buddy’s prepared a great meal with pulled pork, hamburgers and apple cobbler for desert. Dinner was accompanied by music from Jason Ellis.
The day was a wonderful success on all fronts and we look forward to many more Open Houses in the coming years!
“I had sooo much fun with my camera at your open house! When I win the lottery your ranch will be the first place I stop! Thank you for all your incredible horses and the chance for us wannabe Gypsy owners to spend time with them…” – Open House Attendee, Susan Jones
Watch for the Spring Gypsy Horse Open House date and Spring Production Sale to be posted in the coming weeks!
Posted on November 16, 2010 with No Comments
Driving with Dreammaker
Ashley Jenkins of Big Hat Riding and the Gypsy Vanner Stallion Dreammaker demonstrated how a Gypsy Horse is perfectly suited for the competitive driving as well as pleasure driving realms. They started off navigating a cones course while introducing people to the various aspects of this discipline. Dreammaker was calm and collected throughout the entire performance and soaked up the attention from admirers at the end just like the other Gypsy Horses did at the end of their demonstrations earlier in the day.
View his driving demo gallery
We can’t stress enough how we’re so grateful that these horses are not only beautiful and learn quickly but they also naturally want to be with people! Following his demonstration he took a young girl and her mother on a carriage ride around Grand Vista Bay that they won’t soon forget!
Watch for Dreammaker at shows, driving events and parades in the coming months. He’s also available for weddings, and other social events where you would like to provide carriage rides.
Contact us to make a reservation for your next event today!
Posted on November 15, 2010 with No Comments
2010 Open House Gypsy Horse Demonstrations continued…
In continuing with the recap of various discipline demonstrations by LexLin Gypsy Horses at our 2010 Open House we share a bit about a demo produced by one of our Gypsy Vanner Stallions below.
Jumping with Sir Maverick
Matt Lawson and the tall, athletic Gypsy Vanner stallion, Sir Maverick demonstrated what can be done under saddle in the hunter/jumper disciplines with a few short months of work. Sir Maverick performed fluidly over the jumps amongst the trees in the pasture and showed that he enjoys a discipline suited to his athletic ability. This well proportioned Gypsy stallion is well suited for the English disciplines. Watch for him in the show ring with Matt in the coming months! He is standing at stud and is also offered for sale to the right party. This stallion will go far in helping educate the public on the versatility of the Gypsy horse breed.
View Gypsy Horse Jumping Demo photos
Sir Maverick is offered for sale – view more info on this fine Gypsy Vanner.
Watch our Gypsy Horse blog for a recap and photos of our Gypsy Horse driving demonstration with Dreammaker to come soon!
Posted on November 12, 2010 with No Comments
Our 201 Gypsy Open House was a day filled with much activity at LexLin Gypsy Ranch. In continuing the news from our 2010 Gypsy Horse Open House we recap some more of the day’s happenings for those who weren’t able to attend the open house.
Charity Presentation – STAR
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) brought out the Gypsy Vanner Gelding Timone that we donated to their this past summer. We’re firm believers in supporting and encouraging growth in children and adults who have disabilities and other challenges and believe Gypsy Horses are a perfect fit for this type of work. Timone is in training as a therapy horse with STAR and progressing along rapidly! STAR is in awe of this breed’s ability to adapt to new situations and remain calm. Timone was a testament to this as he soaked in the attention from the crowds and STAR’s team at the event. LexLin is looking forward to giving another Gypsy Horse to STAR and will continue to support this charity program in the future. Gypsy Horses are in their element when working with people who need an understanding and calm but capable horse that thinks through situations before responding rather than reacting too quickly to unexpected events.
Gypsy Horse Prizes
Raffle winners were announced throughout the event. Some of the prizes given away included:
- LexLin’s Gift Pack which included assorted LexLin Apparel
- Free breeding to The Producer was drawn by Hailey Burckhardt
- Carriage ride for two with our stallion Dreammaker along with a framed photo of their ride went to Shari Yager and her mother Melissa.
- A Free month of training with Mike Branch with purchase of a Gypsy Horse within the next year went to Garrett Simms.
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Gypsy Horse Demonstrations
The demonstrations with several of our Gypsy Horses and their trainers was the highlight of the event for many. These horses show how well suited they are to a multitude of disciplines. They’re so versatile and willing to work with humans whole heartedly once you’ve gained their trust.
Natural Horsemanship / Trail with Jagged Dollar
Mike Branch of Flying B Horsemanship opened the demonstrations with Jagged Dollar in the outdoor arena. Over the course of an hour he presented Natural Horsemanship training philosophy and techniques while Jagged Dollar displayed how soft, supple and willing she was to do whatever Mike presented to her. A year ago she was somewhat traumatized from her trip over from Wales and humans were not on her list of favorites. Now this striking Gypsy mare is a willing, and unflappable horse navigation obstacles with a crowd and a large bouncy house and kids in the background that she didn’t bat an eye at. From ground work, flexing, side passing, two tracking, walking over bridges, through fluttering flags, backing around a corner, standing on a pedestal with Mike standing on her back with hat in hand, walking over a tall teeter totter with a pause at the top and a variety of other obstacles that tested her, she did it all without hesitation. Mike Branch is putting together a video of this demonstration. Watch gogypsy.com for coming details on the video that highlights his training techniques, natural horsemanship philosophies while he works Jagged Dollar through the trail course.
View Gypsy Vanner Natural Horsemanship Demo Photos
Watch for a summary of our other Gypsy Horse 2010 Open House demonstrations with photo galleries to come soon!
Posted on November 8, 2010 with No Comments
Gypsy Vanner Stallions
The day started off with a presentation of our Gypsy Vanner stallions.
“Eric and Mechelle, thanks so much! We had a fabulous time and loved seeing all the beautiful Gypsies! I feel like I met some celebrities LOL (Bees Knees, Midget!!!!!) Thanks again!!!!” – Open House Attendee, Terry Lane
- Sir Maverick – Offered for sale and is in hunter/jumper training with Matt Lawson and gave a wonderful demonstration at the event.
- Dreammaker – another one of our talented Gypsy Vanner Stallions who is in training as well. He’s training and competing in driving events with Ashley Jenkins. Watch for the Dreammaker in the Veteran’s Day Parade in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 11 at 10:45 am.
- Gentleman Jack – Our youngest breeding stallion who will have his first foals on the ground in 2011. We’re excited to see what this beautiful black stallion produces when crossed with our mares!
- BeesKnees – This charismatic stallion is famous in Wales and we’re extremely pleased with his first US born Gypsy Filly – LexLin’s Brilliance. Watch for many more of his foals to arrive in 2011! BeesKnees is enjoying the fall and winter out in the pastures with his mares.
- The Midget – a well built and well known Gypsy stallion that gave us some outstanding foals in 2010! His last foal of the season Heavy Metal is particularly stunning red and white colt!
- Geronimo – Our newest breathtaking stallion to arrive from Wales. We’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first US foals next spring and the addition of his bloodlines to our gypsy horse herd! Reserve one of his 2011 foals in utero today!
- The Producer – aka the Buck Horse, 25 Grand Horse, Kent Horse and so on as he is known around the world. This Gypsy Vanner stallion is loved by all at LexLin and continues to produce outstanding offspring with his correct conformation, color and most of all his level headed and trainable nature. He was presented at one of the first GHVS Inspections this year and earned his 5 star rating by the judges.
Gypsy Vanner Foals
Following the stallions several of the Gypsy foals we’ve been blessed with in 2010 were led out for the crowd to inspect and admire. This foaling season went extremely smoothly and we were blessed with many exceptional Gypsy fillies along with a few colts. In 2011 we’re expecting 60+ Gypsy Vanner foals out of our mares. Ask about reserving a 2011 foal in utero to ensure the best price and priority in selecting a quality Gypsy Horse at an extremely reasonable price! Inquire about the terrific holiday financing and specials that are going on between now and New Years!
Check back tomorrow and every day this week for recaps and photos on more of the happenings during our LexLin October 2010 Gypsy Horse Open House.
Posted on November 8, 2010 with No Comments
A grand time was had by Gypsy Horses and humans alike at our 2010 Fall Open House. We firmly believe in the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed and the horses performances on Saturday, October 16, 2010 confirmed this!
Preparation for this event started months in advance with reseeding, dragging and fertilizing the pastures, training horses from groundwork up through driving, western riding, jumping, working with the mares and foals, gathering a great team for the event and promoting the open house.
Over 300 visitors came throughout the day enjoying everything from the stallion and offspring parade to some wonderful raffles, demonstrations by trainers, great food, music, vendors, pasture tours and more.
We’ve received gracious comments from many who attended the Open House. Thanks to all who came to the event.
We love sharing this breed with all we meet. Whether you are an avid Gypsy Horse owner, considering getting into the breed or love the chance to visit with beautiful horses at the ranch with your family you’re welcome to schedule a visit at any time or wait for our next Open House! The next Gypsy Horse Open House and Spring Gypsy Horse Production Sale will be scheduled sometime in the spring of 2011. We are planning on another October open house with a fall production sale to follow as well! Watch our website for details in the coming weeks.
Read More about the Fall Open House | View the 2010 Gypsy Horse Open House Gallery
Holiday Specials!
Here’s your chance to purchase quality Gypsy Horses during the Holiday season!
- Special HOLIDAY FINANCING Available! Inquire today!
- FREE 2011 BREEDING to a LexLin stallion of your choice with the purchase of a LexLin Gypsy Vanner mare of breeding age.
- FREE SHIPPING with purchase to your location anywhere in the 48 states! We value the safety and comfort of our Gypsy horses. Because of this we offer free transportation for your newly purchased Gypsy Vanner horse to your home anywhere in the 48 contiguous states! All horses are covered with comprehensive insurance through delivery.
Posted on November 3, 2010 with No Comments
Nov 5 -15 Auction Ended with $9,000 Buy It Now Purchase! Congrats Stephen
NOTE: Auction ends Nov 15 at midnight Pacific Standard Time. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused!
Welcome to LexLin’s New Gypsy Horse Auctions! We’re proud to announce November 2010 as the beginning of our special monthly online Gypsy Horse Auctions. Here you will find some of our Gypsy Horses available for sale. This month we’re focusing on two lovely yearling Gypsy Vanner geldings that will make wonderful family and competition horses! These geldings have reserve prices set at $4,000.
Duncan is listed below and Stoney’s auction is listed here.
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Duncan - 2009 Gypsy Vanner Gelding
Holm's Stanley (aka Tinker Boy) x Fantasia
Breed: Gypsy Vanner, Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Cob
Color: Gray & White
DNA# H10-00326
Here is a great opportunity to get a wonderful young Gypsy Vanner at an extremely affordable price!
Duncan is a Gypsy Vanner gelding who has been well handled since birth. He will do anything you ask. He loves attention, loves to be scratched and simply loves people. He is one of the first ones to run to you when you enter the yearling pasture. He has wonderful conformation. His sire is Holm's Stanley (aka Tinker Boy) and his dam is Fantasia. Duncan is one of our sweetest Gypsy Vanner geldings. Visit Duncan's page for more photos. Contact LexLin Gypsy Ranch with questions prior to bidding. Payment will be arranged between LexLin Gypsy Ranch and the winning bidder within 2 days following the auction. See Auction Policies for further auction terms.
Going for $9,000.00
Refresh Current Bid
- Ending Date - 15th Nov 2010 23:25:48
- Ships to - Worldwide - buyer responsible for transportation costs
- Location - Rockwood, Tennessee
Current bids
- Stephen Laffey bid $9,000.00 on 2010-11-15 23:19:26
- Stephen Laffey bid $9,000.00 on 2010-11-15 23:25:48
- Marian Powell bid $8,500.00 on 2010-11-15 23:18:23 [auto]
- Stephen Laffey bid $8,400.00 on 2010-11-15 23:18:23
- Marian Powell bid $8,100.00 on 2010-11-15 23:16:51
- Stephen Laffey bid $8,000.00 on 2010-11-15 22:39:32
- Stephen Laffey bid $8,000.00 on 2010-11-15 22:39:32 [auto]
- Stephen Laffey bid $7,100.00 on 2010-11-15 22:34:19
- Marian Powell bid $6,600.00 on 2010-11-15 22:28:31
- Stephen Laffey bid $6,100.00 on 2010-11-15 22:16:49
- Marian Powell bid $5,900.00 on 2010-11-15 22:16:11 [auto]
- Stephen Laffey bid $5,800.00 on 2010-11-15 22:16:11
- Marian Powell bid $5,600.00 on 2010-11-15 22:15:26 [auto]
- Stephen Laffey bid $5,500.00 on 2010-11-15 22:15:26
- Marian Powell bid $5,100.00 on 2010-11-15 21:43:47
- Marian Powell bid $5,000.00 on 2010-11-15 21:24:25
- debbie glenn bid $5,000.00 on 2010-11-15 21:24:25 [auto]
- debbie glenn bid $4,600.00 on 2010-11-15 21:00:42
- Marian Powell bid $4,500.00 on 2010-11-15 19:47:18
- Debbie Glenn bid $4,000.00 on 2010-11-15 19:44:59
Payment Details
Payment must be made using the following method
| Cheque or postal order | Address will be provided to the auction winner. |
