The first known importers of the Gypsy Horse to North America , Dennis and Cindy Thompson , viewed the breed as unnamed and chose the name '' vanner '' , calling their association the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society .
The first known importers of the Gypsy Horse to North America , Dennis and Cindy Thompson , viewed the breed as unnamed and wanted to name it . 
 They chose '' vanner '' , and called their association the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society .