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.
Introducing Triggerfish (Trf_)! This marking gives the belly spots like those found on Clown Triggerfish! Spots can only ever be white and do not extend past the chest. Spots can be any number of sizes all mixed together, but are most commonly seen with the bulk being larger.
Homozygous expressions can show spots of the base within the circles, such as seen here.
Heterozygous expressions will only ever have solid spots.
This trotter shows maximum coverage of this marking: last half of the underside of the neck, down the chest and belly, and extending minimally down the insides of the legs.
This non-stripey trotter doesn't stand a chance of escaping these pirates with their love of striped clothing. To win this trotter, show me the disguise this trotter should wear in order to flee unnoticed! Remember to provide credit for photos.
End Date: 11 May 2024
Username: Pandapop
Show Name: EVS Shark Bait
Barn Name: Pillar
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Eye Color: Trigger Happy
Phenotype: Grullo Triggerfish
Genotype: EE aa DD TrfTrf
- Mane, tail, and fin edits may pass at artist's discretion
