Starfire Gypsies

Starfire Gypsies, Gypsy vanner horses in Bangor, CA, are based in Butte County and the Sacramento Valley near Sacramento. They follow breed club guidelines for health screening and registry, with routine veterinary exams, farrier visits and genetic testing for conditions common in draft-type breeds. Their facility offers turnout in rolling pastures, sheltered loafing areas, grazing opportunities and daily human interaction to encourage steady temperaments.

As a family-run ranch, Samantha Vansickle and Cj Vansickle draw on decades of hands-on experience to guide thoughtful breeding selections and gentle handling. Their mares and foals share clean, well-ventilated stalls during foaling season, receiving 24-hour monitoring and targeted nutritional plans. Training begins with groundwork in quiet arenas and progresses at each horse’s pace, emphasizing clear communication and confidence. Clients often comment on the horses’ calm dispositions and adaptive nature under saddle or in driving harnesses.