Range Trotters are the result of crossbreeding Orlov Trotters, Finnhorses, Welsh Cobs (section C & D) and Hanoverians. Later crosses of Quarter Horses, Paint and Appaloosas to gain color and to give a boost to their hardiness.With a height average of 13-15 hands, they're a hardy breed with characteristics for various disciplines.
Created for use as work, carriage and leisure riding horses originally, they now serve as long-distance range horses, such as work with Park Rangers and mounted officers.
Willing and eager personalities, most are quickly trained to be bombproof and therefore trusted mounts in all lines of work; some are being seen in local show jumping competitions, others are notably used in therapeutic sessions for their calm temperaments. Harness races and endurance trials are common for the breed, as they are able to sustain an extended trot without tire. Cross-Country competitions see some of the taller Trotters, but due to their cob lineage this is still uncommon.
Despite the variety of competitions and work these horses are being seen in, they are still famously skilled as endurance racers. Many competitors have chosen Range Trotters due to their tireless work ethic, as well as the ease in which they can be trained. Many have become champions in endurance trials, and they have quickly become a sought after breed for their natural ability.
Hopping on the build-a-trotter bandwagon to build my skills up a bit more and maybe try out some markings outside my comfort zone! Please follow the numbers in order and answer the corresponding prompt in your post - editing is ok if someone posts before you and you need to move on to the next number. All markings selected should be either common or uncommon. Refer to the rarity guide to help you select markings!
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Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1hh
Eye Color: Elmo’s rage
Phenotype: Seal brown surgeons coat overo snake scales
Genotype: Ee Ata ScSc Oo Boaboa
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