History
The Gypsy Cob was bred to be a wagon horse. These horses were bred by the Romany, and pulled wagons or "caravans" known as Vardos, which is a type of covered wagon in which people sometimes lived. They were also used as riding horses for children. Today, the Gypsy Cob is rarely used for pulling Vardos, but it is still looked upon as a symbol of power and strength among the Romany
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