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About Part Bred Gypsy Cobs A Part Bred Gypsy Cob is a horse derived from Gypsy bloodlines and those of another breed or mix of breeds. Ideally, the progeny will display desirable characteristics and qualities of both the Gypsy Cob and the other breed(s). In order to be registered with the AGHS as a Part Bred Gypsy, a horse must trace one side of its bloodline to that of a registered Pure Gypsy Cob. "An AGHS Registered ‘Gypsy Cob’ is a purebred Gypsy Cob whose parentage traces directly to the horses imported into Australia or New Zealand. These ponies/horses will be registered as purebreds in the AGHS registry complete with their DNA type and parentage DNA verification (if available).” The AGHS does not allow Part Bred registered horses to be upgraded to Breeding Up status within the AGHS Breeding Up Program. A horse may hold only one registration with the AGHS, either as a Gypsy Cob, Drum Horse, or within the BUP or the Part Bred sections. Horses that are not eligible for registration as a Gypsy Cob or Drum Horse may be eligible for registration as a Part Bred. Horses that are not eligible for registration within the BUP may also be registered as a Part Bred. The progeny of horses registered within the Part Bred Gypsy section, when bred back to an AGHS registered Gypsy Cob, if meeting the requirements of the AGHS committee may be considered acceptable to use as foundation stock within the BUP. Many Part Bred Gypsies are also eligible for multiple breed registrations, for example, as part APSB, Part Welsh etc. Dual registration will depend on the criteria established by those individual breed societies. Many Part Bred Gypsies may also be eligible for registration with specific colour registries, such as the Pinto Horse Society, Palomino, Buckskin and Sportaloosa etc. Part Bred Gypsies, no matter what breed they are crossed out to are amazing horses. They are adding much needed bone, soundness, movement, temperament and flair to breeds that are commonly being used in every day competitions. There is a remarkably high demand for quiet, reliable children's ponies and sporting horses as well as larger, more substantial, riding horse similar to the Drum Horse type. Gypsy Derivatives do a wonderful job of stepping up to fill a substantial gap in the current market and are showing a great increase in popularity. Part Bred Gypsies have indisputably proven themselves as extremely versatile horses, excelling in a wide variety of shows and disciplines worldwide. There seems to be a mix to fill everyone's desires, whether it is simply a more affordable 'mirror' of a GC, a more athletic competition built horse that still has the 'wow' and flair of the GC, a slightly 'warmer', more energetic horse with the wonderful temperament of our beloved GC's, the perfect sporting companion, or an affordable, dependable equine partner for the whole family to adore. |