WR Ranch

WR Ranch is a Gypsy Vanner breeder in Oxford, FL, set in Marion County and the Ocala National Forest near Ocala. The farm is managed by Bill Ricci and Wendy Ricci, who uphold breed association standards and maintain regular veterinary exams and conformational evaluations. Foals and mature horses live in open pasture with daily turnout, receiving hands-on socialization from foalhood and consistent farrier and dental care.

Broodmares and stallions are chosen for even temperaments, fluid gaits, and structural soundness to uphold the breed’s reputation for reliability and warmth. Horses from the ranch often excel in family and light-harness settings, reflecting a focused approach to temperament and training. Interest in equine wellness underpins the operation, with routine deworming, nutritional plans tailored to each stage of life, and seasonal shelter from Florida’s weather shifts. Each Gypsy Vanner at the ranch demonstrates the breed’s signature feathering and often presents pinto patterns that underscore the farm’s attention to color and markings.