NOVEMBER 2013 THE RIDER /47


Vanner Fair showcased breed in Orangeville


far away as North Carolina and Minnesota, along with Ohio, Michigan and throughout Ontario. Once again, the fair showcased the breed, while


ORANGEVILLE - The unique Gypsy Vanner horse breed was on display here on Sept. 21 and 22 at the Vanner Fair 2013. An all-time North American record of 55 registered Gypsy Vanner horses gathered at the event, which was held at the Orangeville Agricultural Society Event Centre. The event boasted representation from farms as


(three with Wellington County roots): Shannon Hanley of Fergus, Kendra Taylor of Elora, Kaitlyn Worton of Elora and Shyla Cardy of Welland, rid- ing horses from Vanner Manor, DeerFields Stables and Wellington Gypsy Vanners. The team will appear at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Nov. 8 to 10.


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Vanner Girls Team Challenge, in which partici- pants, young and old, novice and expert and Van- ners from yearlings to stallions, engaged the spec- tators with a series of fun and fast-paced relays. The drill team consists of four young women


Girls,” during the opening ceremonies. The fair show events were culminated with the


promoting registration with the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and educating both public and Van- ner owners about being true to the breed’s vision and genetics. Also featured was the drill team, “Vanner


Vanner girls - The Vanner Girls drill team, which performed at the recent Vanner Fair in Orangeville, consists of four young women, three with roots in Wellington


County. From left: Kendra Taylor of Elora, Shannon Hanley of Fergus, Kaitlyn Wor- ton of Elora and Shyla Cardy of Welland. photo by Susan Richardson


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