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.
Myna White, based on the critically endagered Bali Myna bird! It only lives in a rather small range on some of the Bali islands; if only it would just.. migrate a bit, expand your reach, little birdies! Anyway!
This gene is a type of dominant white; the hind legs from the hocks down are not covered, the back of the forelegs from the elbow down are not covered, nor is the sharp looking marking on the face that mimics the bird's own face. c: The face marking will always start above the eye in a point, moving down the face in a moderate sized stripe to show the nostrils and upper lip. The bottom lip and chin area always white, as is the fuller body of the nose. Imagine it the basically cut the face in two pieces of white, with some color between! c;
This is a raffle, but you get to choose the base!
Rare and below coats only, please.
No other markings will be added, you can only pick dilutes.
If you need some help, be sure to check out our rarity and visual guides. c;
Username: coaliev
Show Name: Rothschildi
Barn Name: Roth
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.2 hh
Eye Color: Coal Mine
Phenotype: Bay Pearl Dun Myna White
Genotype: Ee Aa prlprl DD Mwmw
- Dominant for Pearl, Dun.
