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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.



creating this kid was a huge de-stresser for me, and i love them <3 for their comp, tell me if they get stressed out easily, and how they deal with stress!
End Date: 8/24 Competition Ended!

Username: astrophile.
Show Name: MLE State Lines
Barn Name: Highwayman

Gender: Stallion
Height: 14.1 hh
Eye Color: Honeycomb
Phenotype: Silver Buckskin Overo
Genotype: Ee Aa Crcr ZZ Oo

[astrophile.]

Username: astrophile.
Show Name: MLE State Lines
Barn Name: Highwayman
Gender: stallion
Height: 14.1hh
Halter Color: eye color
Prompt:
despite highwayman’s relaxed, easy going approach to life, the demands of the fast-paced and never ending showing circuit can be taxing on the young stallion, leading him to feel overburdened, strained; struggling to stay afloat and keep his head above water. He seizes up, his mind feels as though it is running a mile a minute and he can’t think straight. maple leaf estate expects only the best out of their handlers and riders; they are held to very high standards and thus, they are very experienced and can tell when highwayman is not at his best. to keep highwayman in tip-top shape and thriving, he is given numerous breaks throughout show season to return to maple leaf estate and enjoy himself, to just be a horse. from early morning turnouts in sprawling lush pastures to sunset trail rides on the beach, smelling the ocean salt in the air and feeling gentle waves playfully lap at his legs, highwayman is given a chance to make mistakes, to have fun, and to be himself, not who he is expected to be under the watchful, critical eyes of thousands of spectators, and when he comes back, he feels refreshed, rejuvenated, ready to tackle head on whatever the next competition throws at him.

[ivyy.]

Username: bunnoblizzard
Show Name: BV's Take Your Time
Barn Name: Micah
Gender: Stallion
Height: 12.3hh
Halter Color: same as eyes w/ golden markings <3
Prompt: Micah is a timid little guy, spooking at anything that moves besides his usual rider, that even includes other horses. He gets so stressed about these often spooks he has to be put in a stable separate from all the other horses in a much smaller barn a little ways away from the indoor arena. Micah is a gentle and kind horse but needs to be approached easily or he can spook badly and injure himself or anyone around him. But! Despite being afraid of nearly everything, Micah does have a venting outlet for this anxiety. His best friend. Micah will usually be put in his large stall (larger than the rest of the horses in case he gets spooked and begins bucking) with Dixie. A gentle mare that doesn't like to take things slow and barely ever spooks. The owner that helps Micah has concluded that when these two are together Micah's attention is taken off his fear and his heart rate slows. He'll often just stand and stare at her and she'll return the favor, neither of them moves until he seems to be calm. Then she'd be taken out and put into the empty stall next to him to keep him company the rest of the night.

[Fawntura]

Username: Fawntura
Show Name: stress of life
Barn Name: honey
Gender: stallion
Height: tbd
Halter Color: artists choice
Prompt:
Honey has problems with shows! He knows that he can do it but there’s a voice in the back of his head he likes to call bee that tells him somethings going to go wrong, and this causes problems for him. If your standing at the entrance of a entry gate he will dance in place or easily spook. And he always seems to know when there’s a shows or something big coming! And it drives his owner insane! Wip

[.Lyrebird]

Username: astrophile.
Show Name: MLE State Lines
Barn Name: Highwayman
Gender: stallion
Height: 14.1hh
Halter Color: eye color
Prompt:
despite highwayman’s relaxed, easy going approach to life, the demands of the fast-paced and never ending showing circuit can be taxing on the young stallion, leading him to feel overburdened, strained; struggling to stay afloat and keep his head above water. He seizes up, his mind feels as though it is running a mile a minute and he can’t think straight. maple leaf estate expects only the best out of their handlers and riders; they are held to very high standards and thus, they are very experienced and can tell when highwayman is not at his best. to keep highwayman in tip-top shape and thriving, he is given numerous breaks throughout show season to return to maple leaf estate and enjoy himself, to just be a horse. from early morning turnouts in sprawling lush pastures to sunset trail rides on the beach, smelling the ocean salt in the air and feeling gentle waves playfully lap at his legs, highwayman is given a chance to make mistakes, to have fun, and to be himself, not who he is expected to be under the watchful, critical eyes of thousands of spectators, and when he comes back, he feels refreshed, rejuvenated, ready to tackle head on whatever the next competition throws at him.

congrats! <3