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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Walking Tour
5.0
16 Ratings
Ocala
Experience the premier Gypsy Vanner Horse tour at Gypsy Gold Farm, the foundation farm for this majestic breed. Learn about their history and see these beautiful horses up close.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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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.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes included
- Tea and coffee provided
Additional Information
Gypsy Gold is the birthplace of North America’s inaugural Gypsy Vanner Horses. Dennis and Cindy Thompson brought the first 16 Vanner Horses to North America, helped name the new breed, and created the world’s first registry for it. A Gypsy Gold Farm Tour is the top activity in Ocala, Florida, boasting a 5-star rating with a thousand five-star reviews on Trip Advisor alone. “Gypsy Gold Horse Farm has to be the greatest place on the planet,” says Lane Huda on Facebook.
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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(16 Ratings)
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Q8012pvtomw
Jul 23, 2024
Wonderful look at the Gypsy Vanner Horse - I have been interested in Gypsy horses for years and I was excited to find this tour. Dennis, owner of these gypsy horses, gave us a brief history of the horses, how his wife saw a pretty pony in a field in the UK, and how that lead to all you see on the tour. The horses are beautiful, friendly and love carrots (take lots LOL). This is a casual tour as you walk along the way Dennis talks about the horses, answering any questions you might have, you are not rushed as there is no tour behind you. As you wonder along the shaded path to see more and more horses you will think you are in a magical place, as the grounds are so lovely and Dennis was so personable!
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Sightseer121059
Jul 13, 2024
Beautiful Animals - The tour was amazing. I learned so much about the history of the horses. I was able to get up close and personal with the horses and get some great photos of the horses. We were lucky enough to meet two babies, 1 was 4 days old and the other a week old. Beautiful animals! Well worth the trip.
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Alanam510
Jun 28, 2024
Gypsy Gold Horse - Had a great time. I really enjoyed the tour. Staff were friendly, and the tour was interesting. Enjoyed petting all horses.
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624jaredg
Jun 21, 2024
A Not-To-Miss Horse Farm Tour in Ocala! - The horses are beautiful, gentle, and friendly! We learned a great deal from Dennis Thompson about the history of the British breed and his success in bringing them to the US in the 90s. We also learned about the British Gypsy Roma and Traveller peoples, minority ethnic groups with a history in Britain that dates back centuries; the Gypsies were the keeper of the horses. Fascinating short lecture and generous-in-time walking tour! Don't forget to visit the gift shop.
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Lindamy4536ex
Apr 2, 2024
Horse back riding - The horses were very well behaved we were very happy that nothing went wrong we had a blast and would do many more times. Thank you for the amazing ride and amazing horses to ride!!
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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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