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.
The Silver Jackal marking! ♥
There are two types; Jackal and Silver Jackal.
Jackal just gives a black or very dark brown saddle marking.
Silver Jackal pulls all silver color away from the mane and tail to disperse it throughout the saddle marking only.
Jackal and Silver Jackal can be seen on any base coat type, including chestnuts! If a chestnut carries silver and jackal, it will show the distinct silver hairs along the saddle despite silver not expressing in the mane/tail on chestnut bases.
Bases that can express silver will not have silver manes and tails if they also carry Jackal.
To win, show me a picture of a red gemstone! ♥
Username: discontinued.
Show Name: Rogue Karma
Barn Name: Ruth
Gender: Mare
Height: 16.1 hh
Eye Color: Ruby Gazer
Phenotype: Black Silver Jackal
Genotype: EE aa Zz JckJck
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