Mini Gypsy Horse

​The International Gypsy Equine Association is the first and only Registry to recognize and provide separate Stud Books, specifically for the Miniature Gypsy Horse also known as Mini Gypsy Horse.

IGEA recognizes the Miniature Gypsy Horse​ to be a "developing Breed," and it is not the same as a what is considered to be FDTN Mini Gypsy Cob. 

Miniature Gypsy Horse Breeders are utilizing the small equine genetics of other Breeds to decrease size, in a planned, transparent breeding program to eventually create, a truly Miniature size Mini Gypsy Horse of 38 inches and under in height at maturity. All genetics are recorded on the IGEA Registration Certificate of Mini Gypsy Horses and Mini Gypsy Blends (cross bred/ breeding stock). The IGEA Approved Mini Gypsy Horse Breed Development Program requires at least 1/8th % (12.5%) Gypsy Genetics for eligibility of Mini Gypsy Blend (cross) Breeding Stock. This allows Breeders who are participating in the Breed development towards truly miniature size (38 inches and under at maturity) Gypsies to utilize small Mini Gypsy Blend Breeding Stock (% X %) in their early Breed Development Programs.  This lower 1/8th  (12.5%) Gypsy Genetic requirement ONLY applies to the Mini Gypsy Horse Breeding Program in its initial Pilot Stage of early generation Breeding Stock, and is subject to changes in the future.

IGEA Select Breeding Program: is a term used to describe and designate, an IGEA Approved Breeding Program that includes the use of out cross equine genetics utilized in breed development. IGEA Select Breeding Programs are governed and monitored by the IGEA Registration Committee Members.

Mini Gypsy Blend and Mini Gypsy Cross​: are names, terms to describe Mini Gypsy Horse Breeding Stock that possess, at least 1/8th (12.5%) AND less than 75% Gypsy Genetics, along with out cross small equine genetic influence. A Mini Gypsy Blend is a Mini Gypsy Cross recognized as the fine smaller equine it is, all on it's own merit. Some Mini Gypsy Blends are selectively utilized by Breeders participating in the development of the IGEA Approved Mini Gypsy Horse Select Breeding Program.

​The ​IGEA Herd Books include and recognize The Mini Gypsy Horses and Mini Gypsy Blends/Crosses in their own separate Stud Books within the IGEA Herd Books.

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The IGEA Registration Certificates of Miniature Gypsy Horses and Mini Gypsy Blends/Crosses (breeding stock) are printed on Gold Certificate paper, and include "clear and transparent" Ancestry details of their Gypsy and Non Gypsy Genetic Heritage.

Height and Size Sections for Miniature Gypsy Horses and Mini Gypsy Crosses:

Section A - 34 inches and under

Section B - over 34 inches, up to and including 38 inches

Section C - over 38 inches, up to and including 48 inches

Section D - over 48 inches, up to and including 52 inches

All measurements at highest point of wither.

IGEA reserves the right and final decision to approve or decline any application. 

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Founding Members of the IGEA Mini Gypsy Horse Breed Development Program: Nellie Spicher, Pauline Anne Gray, Melanie Block, Sandra Collins Bauder, Ivy Rasco, Kathey Bailey, Michelle "Shelly" Olivas, Randy Larimar and Patty McGraw