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.
- my personal favourite, the arapaima! c:
the arapaima marking is a type of roaning that is situated over the hindquarters; it can move up toward the shoulders and neck, but never touch the forelegs or face and also the flank is never colored by the marking. very often has "corn marks" that show the base coat.
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Username: razzberry
Show Name: Rooting for The Goods
Barn Name: Truffle
Gender: stallion
Height: 11.3hh
Eye Color: deep waters
Phenotype: bay arapaima
Genotype: Ee Aa RmRm
- will always pass arapaima (Rm)
