Rising Starlight ‘Kashmir’ is a Gypsy Vanner filly foaled on April 24, 2025. As the daughter of Lexlin’s Ruthar’s Sunlight x Rising Star’s Broadway Sensation ‘Scarlett’, Kashmir already demonstrates many of the classic physical and breed-character traits associated with traditional Gypsy Vanners at a very young age.
Kashmir is a smoky black color filly with a striking white blaze and developing feathering on the lower legs. Her compact frame, thick mane, and sturdy bone structure are all consistent with the traditional cob-type Gypsy Vanner phenotype.
Registered Name: Rising Starlight
Barn Name: Kashmir
Breed: Gypsy Vanner
Sex: Filly
Foaled: April 24, 2025
Sire: Lexlin’s Ruthar’s Sunlight
Dam: Rising Star’s Broadway Sensation ‘Scarlett’
Breed Type & Early Development
The Gypsy Vanner is widely valued for its combination of temperament, versatility, and visual presence. Even as a young foal, Kashmir exhibits several features commonly sought in developing Gypsy Vanner prospects:
- Broad, expressive forehead
- Dense developing mane
- Compact body proportions
- Strong foundational bone
- Feather development beginning around the fetlocks and lower limbs
- Calm, attentive facial expression
Young Gypsy Vanners often continues maturing physically for several years, with substantial changes occurring through adolescence as feathering, musculature, and overall body depth continue to develop.
