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.
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Bunder; this marking adds large, circular white spots on the face, ears, shoulders and hips, along the spine and the legs. These spots can be as few as one single spot on the shoulder or face, or be as many as multiple fist sized spots along the upper body. Spots do not appear along the middle of the barrel or on the neck. It is common for smaller spots to appear in the center of larger, hollow "halo" like spots, as shown on this trotter. If white touches the base of the tail or the mane, it will change the color as with other white markings.
Uncommon marking, BuBu / Bubu
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Height: 14 hh
Eye Color: Glowing Canyon
Phenotype: Palomino Bunder
Genotype: ee aa Crcr BuBu