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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The Isabella dilution!
This dilute turns the skin of a horse pink, lightens the hooves, and dilutes the coat to a shade of taupe similar to mushroom; this gene, however, can be found on any base and is not limited to chestnut coats. Unlike mushroom, however, the mane and tail will not lighten, but will become a shade darker than the coat.
Isabella is a recessive gene listed as ii in the genome, and is a rare trait. Foals expressing this gene will have a very light coat and then darken with age, but their manes and tails will remain mostly the same shade from foal to adult.
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Height: 14.1 hh
Eye Color: Grilling Peaches
Phenotype: Isabella Bay
Genotype: Ee AA ii
