Gypsy Gold Farm: Premier Gypsy Vanner Horse Tour
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11 Ratings
Ocala

Gypsy Gold is the primary nurturing ground for the Gypsy Vanner Horse. The initial 16 of this breed were imported by Dennis Thompson, who coined the breed’s name and developed the world’s inaugural registry for a horse devised by British Gypsies.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Gypsy Gold Farm - Gypsy Gold Horse Farm is the foundation farm for the Gypsy Vanner Horse. Dennis Thompson brought the first 16 Gypsy Vanners into the US, and created the first registry for a breed created by British Gypsies to pull their caravans. You will learn about the history of the Gypsy Vanner Horse, and get to interact with the 30+ equines (including mares, foals and stallions) that call Gypsy Gold Horse Farm home.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Tea and coffee provided
Location
12501 SW 8th Ave
Southwest 8th Avenue
Type "Gypsy Gold Horse Farm" into your Google or Apple maps to get to the farm. If you type in the numerical address it will send you across town.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lplovetotravel
Mar 6, 2024
A wonderful tour with so many gorgeous horses to get up close and personal with - This is a wonderful adventure, learning about this amazing breed, how it was brought to the US, and how it was developed in the UK. We saw many horses, babies, donkeys, exotic birds in a beautiful setting.
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Patricia_a
Jan 27, 2024
👍 - Taylor’s easy-going personality was a plus for the tour. The horses were amazing. Patience, the donkey, was a great hit with all of us as he broke out of his pen and accompanied us around the farm. it was an unexpected treat for us.
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Lindawdi
Dec 22, 2023
Bucolic Morning with Stunning Horses! - What a charming morning! These Gypsy Vanner horses are incredibly beautiful! They are very friendly and clearly are expertly cared for with a great deal of affection. They love to be petted and will happily approach visitors to pose for pictures. The two hour experience is roughly divided in half with the first half being a very informative and entertaining talk about the history of the breed and how they came to be in the Florida. We were very fortunate in that the Farm's owner graciously gave the presentation himself! The second half of the tour consisted of a leisurely stroll through through the large corrals. We even got to pet the foals! Our charming guide answered our many questions and introduced us to the personalities of each of the horses. There were only (20) guests on the (40) acre farm - just lovely! The tour is perfectly suited to seniors. Chairs are provided for the talk. The walk was very easy but for those with mobility concerns several of the corrals are very close to the barn and there are chairs outside to sit out part of the walk if need be. The talk's educational content was primarily geared to an adult audience - it would not be suitable for very small children. Also (just to manage expectations for younger guests), these horses are not available for riding. The Farm does support school programs for the very young - I do not know if they have tours that are suited to younger families at this time (should have asked!). Logistics of getting there from the Disney area are quite easy - the drive was about 90 minutes on the Turnpike. The tour ended closer to 12:30 which was perfect for checking out the many local restaurants for lunch in nearby Ocala. It made for a delightful day!
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Bonniebf2310qj
Dec 7, 2023
Not enough stars! - If you are looking for a unique experience in the Ocala, FL area, this is it! Be sure to include the history/informative part prior to the walking tour. I would go back again...and again...and again, well you get the point! The horses are magnificent, the mules friendly and the owners make you feel at home!
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426marciap
Dec 7, 2023
Perfect choice for a fun outing with family on a beautiful December afternoon - Ages 58 to 85 ,we were the first ones to fly in for a family event . Trip advisor search for fun things to do lead me to Gypsy Gold tour. It was wonderful!!. The owners, Dennis and Erin were so welcoming and accommodating to our group . I was expecting beautiful horses and was not disappointed!, but was not prepared for the narrative Dennis provided …. Fascinating and educational . I highly recommend!
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54tct
Nov 3, 2023
Very Enjoyable Tour and Beautiful Horses & Macaw's - We did the 2 hour tour, which included a 1 hour overview of the history of the Gypsy Vanner horse. The history was very interesting to hear about and the tour of the farm was very enjoyable. Would highly recommend doing the tour that includes the history/overview of the horses. There were many different areas that we toured with an abundant amount of beautiful horses to get up close and personal with. We were allowed to pet the horses and the gal giving the tour was very informative and knowledgeable. There was Macaw's and Parrots at the ranch also. They would sing us a song and talk to us. That was fun. Beautiful property, beautiful horses, and beautiful birds. Very nice experience.
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Corineb658
Oct 15, 2023
Bring baby carrots - A beautiful walking tour. The horses are simply gorgeous. Such noble creatures. Bring baby carrots.
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M2802lralexs
Sep 10, 2023
Gypsy Gold is a gem! - I was running late and the guide called me to make sure I was going to join the group. So glad I found this horse farm on this site. I bonded with some of the older horses and finally figured out how to feed one of them carrots. The guide was informative and it is evident she enjoys her job. If visiting Ocala, it’s worth the time.
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Johnny_r
May 28, 2023
Nice guided tour.... - Nice guided tour. Learning experience. Tour girl very knowledgeable about horses and donkeys and stallions and animal pregnancy and overall good explanations.
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Cynthia
May 16, 2023
Excellent outdoor experience learning about Gypsy Vanner Horses - Excellent tour of a beautiful working farm and horses. Everyone was beyond nice and knowledgeable about this breed and its introduction to the states. The property was beautiful and shaded, but its Florida so bug spray, sunscreen, hats and water a must. Also, its a farm and there are horses, dress appropriately and expect to get dirty.
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