Breed Standards
- Short back in proportion to overall body (short distance between last rib to point of hip).
- Broad chest.
- Heavy well-rounded hips (slab sided or severely sloping hindquarters are considered a fault).
- Heavy flat bone at the knee, ample hooves (small contracted hooves are considered a fault).
- Feathering that begins at the knees or near the hocks extending over the front of the hooves. Ample to abundant mane and tail.
- Sweet head (fine head on a strong neck in harmony with the horse’s overall look).
- Disposition (the horse should exhibit traits of intelligence, kindness and docility; overly aggressive behavior is considered a fault).
The points of the breed standard should be apparent whether the Vanner is Cart, Classic or Grand size.