Thomas Bay Gypsy Vanner Stallion Moving to the US!

Posted on September 22, 2011 with No Comments

LexLin Gypsy Ranch Donates Old No. 7

Posted on August 10, 2011 with No Comments

It was a hot, sunny Saturday when we arrived at in Humboldt, TN on July 23, 2011 but that didn’t keep all of friends, family and community away! We were greeted with a fantastic reception as we drove with people clapping and waving anxiously awaiting Old No. 7’s arrival. There was a TV setup with a video on TLC and its mission, a great scrap book of some of their students and more information on AGHAF and LexLin Gypsy Ranch.  TLC Riding Academy was founded in 2006, as a therapeutic horseback riding program for persons with disabilities.  Horses are used at TLC to assist with activities that help individuals with physical and emotional challenges.  They assist all ages of people from young children to adults in their 80’s. There is a small per hour charge fee for lessons/activities but no one is turned away for their inability to pay! There is no doubt that Cheryl and Tom who own and run the academy do it out of a great love for people and horses.

We look forward to updates from TLC on how Old No. 7 is fitting with all their other horses. Tom and Cheryl have a great facility and we can tell Old No. 7 will be showered with love and affection just by the short time we spent there.

You can read more about TLC on their website, www.tlcridingacademyinc.org.

Name This Vanner Contest

Posted on July 31, 2011 with No Comments

LexLin needs your help! We have a gorgeous Gyspy Vanner filly, born on July 12, 2011 that needs a name so we thought we would ask all of our Facebook fans to give us their input.

Our new little girls dam is Fiddle and her sire is Sir Maverick (this is his first US born foal). You can visit Fiddle’s Filly page to see more pictures and meet Sir Maverick and Fiddle.

How the Contest Works

All you need to do to enter your name suggestions is comment on the contest promotion ad on our Facebook Fan page. You can enter as many times as you like from August 1st to August 15. We will select some of our favorite names and take your votes by “liking” the chosen names from August 16th to September 1st.

LEXLIN HONORS OUR HEROES

Posted on May 23, 2011 with No Comments

Visit LexLin Gives Back – Honoring Our Heroes to nominate a Veteran today!

STAR Welcomes Timone

Posted on January 26, 2011 with No Comments

Jan 21, 2011, by STAR

Eric and Mechelle Barton, owners of LexLin Gypsy Ranch in Rockwood, TN presented Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, STAR with Timone, a Gypsy Vanner Gelding on October 9, 2010. Timone was introduced to the program during the summer and is currently training to become a therapeutic riding horse. Timone is adapting well to his new environment as STAR anticipates he will be a great asset to the program. As stated by Eric Barton, “Gypsy Horses are in their element when working with people who need an understanding and calm but capable horse that thinks through situations before responding rather than reacting too quickly to unexpected events.” “Timone is our first exposure to this breed and we are very impressed by his quiet, friendly demeanor. We are excited to have him as part of our team,” claims Lynn Petr, Executive Director of STAR. Petr adds, “He will especially be good for adult and heavier riders who require lots of assistance as he is not too tall, yet very strong. This combination allows our side walkers to reach the rider with ease.Timone will be perfect for our Horses for Heroes program which is designed to assist disabled Veterans.”

Gypsy Horse Auctions + 1 Day of Great Savings!

Posted on November 29, 2010 with No Comments

BeesKnees First US Born Gypsy Vanner Foal!

Posted on September 17, 2010 with No Comments

LexLin’s Brilliance (BeesKnees x Margarita)
2010 Gypsy Vanner Filly

LexLin Featured on WBIR

Posted on March 8, 2010 with No Comments

Abby Ham did a great job with this “Our Story” feature.

Take a minute to check out the video.