What is the difference in a Mini Gypsy Cob and a Mini Gypsy Horse?
A Mini Gypsy Cob is a Gypsy Cob only smaller in size. At present, the World over, the Mini Gypsy Cob is considered to be 13 Hands or smaller in height. IGEA considers the Mini Gypsy Cob to be FDTN Mini Gypsy Cob. Please see more details and explanation of Foundation here.
A Mini Gypsy Horse, is not a Purebred Gypsy equine, and currently is considered a developing Breed. A small number of Breeders are selectively utilizing smaller Gypsy Cobs, Gypsy Ponies and Mini Gypsy Cobs, along with the out cross genetics of Mini and or Pony breeds to reduce size, in a planned, transparent effort to create a true Miniature size Mini Gypsy Horse, being 38 inches or under at mature height. In respect to the original creators of the Foundation Gypsy Cobs and Mini Gypsy Cobs in Ireland, UK and British Isles, the word "Cob", has been removed and replaced with the word "Horse", to aid and designate the difference by Breed Name. More explanation of the Mini Gypsy Horse and the IGEA approved INTL Mini Gypsy Horse breeding program available at INTL Mini Gypsy Horse.
A Mini Gypsy Horse, is not a Purebred Gypsy equine, and currently is considered a developing Breed. A small number of Breeders are selectively utilizing smaller Gypsy Cobs, Gypsy Ponies and Mini Gypsy Cobs, along with the out cross genetics of Mini and or Pony breeds to reduce size, in a planned, transparent effort to create a true Miniature size Mini Gypsy Horse, being 38 inches or under at mature height. In respect to the original creators of the Foundation Gypsy Cobs and Mini Gypsy Cobs in Ireland, UK and British Isles, the word "Cob", has been removed and replaced with the word "Horse", to aid and designate the difference by Breed Name. More explanation of the Mini Gypsy Horse and the IGEA approved INTL Mini Gypsy Horse breeding program available at INTL Mini Gypsy Horse.