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 a new marking: Irish Tobiano!
This marking is based off the Irish White marking found in dogs. c:
• Irish Tobiano restricts tobiano markings to the neck, chest and forelegs.
• White will never appear behind the withers over the body.
• The hindlegs can white, but are never higher than socks.
• The ears and forelock are also never white.
• The blaze is most commonly wide, and it can connect to the neck along the throat/chin.
• The mane will always be diluted with Irish Tobiano, but the tail will never be white.
• Irish Tobiano is dominant over regular Tobiano, so you cannot have an Irish Tobiano x Tobiano type.
• Cat tracks are entirely possible! The marking only restricts where the white shows.
This will just be a simple raffle. c:
Username: CrimsonDream
Show Name: My Little Irish Melody
Barn Name: Melody
Gender: Mare
Height: 13 hh
Eye Color: Dogwood Bark
Phenotype: Silver Classic Champagne Irish Tobiano
Genotype: EE aa Chch Zz IToito