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.
Lemur Grey is another grey variant!
Description: The grey on the face is usually much lighter than the rest of the grey, as well as near the hooves and the back of the legs. The base coat can usually be seen on the back, head or nose of the trotter, where the grey can be most faint. The area around has the eye a lot of contrast to the grey, usually a darker color than the base coat! Some trotters with Lemur grey may also show the ringed tail, similar to a ringed lemur, which is what this marking is based on. But this ringed appearance may also show on the legs, but not both.
Show me some cute lemurs!
End Date: 3/6
Username: Pandora Maryam
Show Name: OHS Who Could It Be?
Barn Name: Zoboomafoo
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.3hh
Eye Color: Orange
Phenotype: Masked Sooty Silver Sandy Bay Lemur Grey
Genotype: EE Aa Gg ZZ MstySty
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