News & Events
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Our goal is to promote the Gypsy Vanner at all shows and events.
2021 Event Details Coming Soon!
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Announcements
Nancy Dvorscak & Bayonne
Congratulations Nancy Dvorscak and Bayonne!
We knew we had a winner in you both! One of the finest owners a horse could have and to whom a breeder could sell. We are ecstatic ... 6 blues and more in your first show. A second out of nine in a competitive open trail class. And the Green Overall Champion!!! Just wow!
We knew we had a winner in you both! One of the finest owners a horse could have and to whom a breeder could sell. We are ecstatic ... 6 blues and more in your first show. A second out of nine in a competitive open trail class. And the Green Overall Champion!!! Just wow!
Sales News
Seabra's Sales News
Our super horse, Seabra, is starting her new career as a Super Model with Decadent Colored Sport Horses, owned and operated by Cynthia Saldana. It was terribly hard to see her leave, but we know how much she is already loved and are excited to see her continue to make her mark in the Gypsy Vanner world.
Congratulations to Cynthia!
Show News
Violet is the 1st Gypsy Vanner to win a USDF Championship Title
In October of 2020, Violet became the 1st Gypsy Vanner to earn the title of Champion at a USDF Regional Finals. In an open class of 15, performing 2nd level/T3 dressage, Violet and Kate Knick earned the top spot! It was exciting to watch the large class go and especially so when Violet and Kate entered the ring to take their "lap of honor". Violet also performed her qualifying 3rd level test and we are looking forward to seeing her perform in 2021.
Nationals News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
At Nationals, Violet earned her 23rd National Championship Title with Kate Knick aboard. Titles included: Grand National Champion, Sr. Horse, English Pleasure WTC (unanimous 3 judges) Grand National Champion, Dressage Suitability, WTC (unanimous 3 judges) Grand National Champion, Dressage, 3rd Level Reserve National Champion, Freestyle.
November, 2020
At Nationals, Violet earned her 23rd National Championship Title with Kate Knick aboard. Titles included: Grand National Champion, Sr. Horse, English Pleasure WTC (unanimous 3 judges) Grand National Champion, Dressage Suitability, WTC (unanimous 3 judges) Grand National Champion, Dressage, 3rd Level Reserve National Champion, Freestyle.
Texas FHC Show News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
Miss Violet with Miss Kate Knick sharing a moment after winning 1st Place in Freestyle and Dressage, 3rd Level, at the Texas FHC Show. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs .
November, 2020
Miss Violet with Miss Kate Knick sharing a moment after winning 1st Place in Freestyle and Dressage, 3rd Level, at the Texas FHC Show. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs .
Nationals News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
Jazzmine (D’Jango Jazz X SFG Summer Rose) and Kate Knick earned the top 2 highest dressage scores at 1st Level, making them National Grand Champions, Dressage, 1st Level. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
November, 2020
Jazzmine (D’Jango Jazz X SFG Summer Rose) and Kate Knick earned the top 2 highest dressage scores at 1st Level, making them National Grand Champions, Dressage, 1st Level. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
Texas FHC Show News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
Kate Knick and D’Jango’s daughter, Jazzmine, had some really big classes at the Texas FHC Show, and took home: 1st Place, Sr. Horse English Pleasure W/T 2nd Place, Dressage Suitability W/T
November, 2020
Kate Knick and D’Jango’s daughter, Jazzmine, had some really big classes at the Texas FHC Show, and took home: 1st Place, Sr. Horse English Pleasure W/T 2nd Place, Dressage Suitability W/T
Nationals News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
National Champions Laughlin and Kate Knick had a great year moving up a level in dressage and excelling in new classes. Thanks Kate Knick for doing such a great job with her! At Nationals, in Sr. Horse English Pleasure W/T, Laughlin and Kate were placed as Grand National Champion by 2 out of the 3 judges. Laughlin did not place under the 3rd judge.
November, 2020
National Champions Laughlin and Kate Knick had a great year moving up a level in dressage and excelling in new classes. Thanks Kate Knick for doing such a great job with her! At Nationals, in Sr. Horse English Pleasure W/T, Laughlin and Kate were placed as Grand National Champion by 2 out of the 3 judges. Laughlin did not place under the 3rd judge.
Texas FHC Show News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
Laughlin tried something new at the Texas Show! We are so pleased to see her have fun in new classes! 2nd Place, Trail, Sr. Horse US WJ/WT (w/Kate Knick) 2nd Place, Liberty, 6 yrs. old & over (w/Kate Knick & Gunnar Panell) Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
November, 2020
Laughlin tried something new at the Texas Show! We are so pleased to see her have fun in new classes! 2nd Place, Trail, Sr. Horse US WJ/WT (w/Kate Knick) 2nd Place, Liberty, 6 yrs. old & over (w/Kate Knick & Gunnar Panell) Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
Nationals News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
Seabra moved up one level in dressage this year with Kate’s amazing work. She not only qualified for Nationals, but went on to place 3rd and 4th in Training Level. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
November, 2020
Seabra moved up one level in dressage this year with Kate’s amazing work. She not only qualified for Nationals, but went on to place 3rd and 4th in Training Level. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
Nationals & Texas FHC Show News
Belton, Texas
November, 2020
Magnum (WR Young Latcho Lou X GG Kiss Me Kate) with Gunnar Panell. Reserve National Champion, 2 yr. old Stallion Magnum and Gunnar also went on to win: 1st Place, Stallion 2yr. Old, Texas FHC Show. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
November, 2020
Magnum (WR Young Latcho Lou X GG Kiss Me Kate) with Gunnar Panell. Reserve National Champion, 2 yr. old Stallion Magnum and Gunnar also went on to win: 1st Place, Stallion 2yr. Old, Texas FHC Show. Photo Credit: Kellye Bussey Creative Design: Showoffs
Dressage at Lexington
The weekend of July 11th, at the Dressage at Lexington show, Violet and Jazzmine, with Kate Knick aboard, earned both of their qualifying scores for Region 1 USDF Regional Championships. It was exciting to see them both move to the next level and qualify on their very first attempt- Violet (3rd Level, T3) and Jazzmine (1st Level, T3). In addition to that Violet placed 1st in 2nd Level T3, with a 70.%. Thank you Kate for doing such a great job with them!!! And thanks to all the “Villagers” this weekend for your help and all the laughs! We appreciate your support! Looking forward to the next show with you guys!
Events & Happenings
Mokete's Village Virtual Open House
After months of staying at home and with no horse shows in sight, we decided to have a "virtual" Open House. With a few family and friends in attendance (with masks of course), the team readied the horses for the "show". The attached video highlights our talented 2 legged and 4 legged friends. Our #1 goal was to have fun and we did just that!! Thanks to Delta Studio Productions for a great job capturing the essence of the day. And thanks to the team for making it happen!
Mokete's Village Open House