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.
A new gene, suggested by discontinued! ♥
Called Extended, this gene is a modifier of the Agouti gene.
Much like Seal and Wild Bay types, this gene shares the same genome listed as ArAr / Arar.
Extended allows for extension (black) to travel further up the legs than agouti usually restrict.
The soft parts of the belly, neck and hindquarters are affected by this modifier, though the face is not changed.
Examples of coats are Extended Bay Dun, Extended Buckskin, Extended Amber Champagne, etc.
Extended is a dominant to standard and wild bay types, but Seal is dominant to Extended.
AtAr would still be Seal, Arat is not possible.
Username: discontinued.
Show Name: Worthy Of You
Barn Name: Beau
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.3 hh
Eye Color: Ripening Olive
Phenotype: Extended Bay
Genotype: Ee ArAr
