Gypsy Gold Horse Farm is an educational and cultural oasis where visitors learn about the most colorful and least understood societies on earth and the magical Vanner Horses they created.

The farm is home to the first 16 registered horses of a breed that's now 12,000 strong in North America. Explore the 40-acre farm, which is a 5-star experience and the #1 thing to do for Tripadvisor in Ocala, Florida, a Horse Capital of the World.

On a farm tour meet the Thompsons, who discovered the Gypsy Vanner Horse and brought the first 16 to the United States.

While traveling through the English countryside, Dennis and Cindy Thompson saw a unique looking horse and soon learned the horse belonged to a Gypsy. They spent the remainder of their day in a Gypsy camp learning all they could about the breed.

Afterward, they began a four-year journey to understand horses raised by British Gypsies and the colorful culture that dreamed of creating them. They took part in naming their breed, Gypsy Vanner Horse, and established the world's first registry for a breed developed by British Gypsies, The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.

The Horses & History tour begins with a 1-hour lecture about the breed's fascinating history given by Dennis Thompson. The lecture is followed by a photo-op with a Gypsy Vanner Horse.

After the photo op, guests take a 1 hour guided tour of the farm and meet the various horses, mules, donkeys and parrots that call Gypsy Gold home.

Don't forget to wear closed-toed shoes and bring carrots!