pTinkers, also known as Gypsy Horses, Gypsy Vanners, and Irish Cobs, are a breed of horse developed by the Roma people to pull their caravans. They are usually piebald in pattern, with a long straight mane and feathering around their feet which gives the bottom of their legs a shaggy appearance. Though these horses have been selectively bred by the Roma people for many decades, the Tinker, or Gypsy Vanner, was only recently recognized in 1996 as a true horse breed. Tinkers are specially trained to pull carts and caravans of the traveling Roma. Like all Safari Ltd products, this figurine has been individually hand painted, features quality construction from phthalate and lead-free materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages. Realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, enthusiasts, teachers, and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it. The Tinker figure is 6 inches long from the tip of its snout to the end of its flowing tail and stands 4 ¿ inches tall to the point of its ears. Its mane is black and white, its coat is a piebald brown and white, and its hooves are a dark grey, hidden under its feathered ankles. Its nose is black and pale pink.p