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 .Lyrebird! ♥
Saddled Dun is a modifier of the dun gene.
It causes a saddle-like shape to appear on the back of the horse, as seen in dog breeds.
It will always be the same color as the primitive markings seen in any coat, you will never have a grullo with a silver saddle or a dunalino with a black saddle, etc.
The saddle can be as large as the entire barrel and shoulders of the horse, or just show on the barrel.
Primitive markings are softened by this modifier, leg barring may or may not be seen.
This is a modifier, so will always appear beneath white markings.
Username: .Lyrebird
Show Name: Dragon's Shadow
Barn Name: Ember
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15 hh
Eye Color: Nightfall Torchlight
Phenotype: Saddled Dunskin
Genotype: Ee Aa Crcr SdSd
