[sleepyDandy]

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.

the pyrota blister beetle is named for the effects of its toxic, blistering agent secretions when crushed. they're attracted to alfalfa, and actually prove to be a very pesky pest during harvest season

tell me your first reaction upon hearing where these beetles get their name!
End Date: April 7th

Username: Silco
Show Name: BKD's Beetle Bug
Barn Name: Postica

Gender: Stallion
Height: 15hh
Eye Color: Blistering Suns
Phenotype: Red Chestnut Blister Beetle
Genotype: ee Aa Pblpbl

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[Kenjaku]

Username: Silco
Show Name: BKD's Beetle Bug
Barn Name: Postica
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15hh
Halter Color: Red matching coat
Prompt: I've been engrossed in entomology for a long time, but I remember first hearing about these beetles and being surprised. It's really cool how they defend themselves with their own chemical compound. Also was super glad I found this out *before* touching one, because while they're really pretty, I didn't need to figure out first hand how bad the blisters could be LOL

[Tineye]

Username: Tineye
Show Name: A Dangerous Snack
Barn Name: Gala
Gender: Mare
Height: 14hh
Halter Color: Orange to red
Prompt: I learned about blister beetles in regards to being super toxic to horses when fed in alfalfa. I never really thought about where the toxicity comes from but now it makes sense that it comes from a defensive compound. They can be a huge problem and I think a few horses a few states over died due to blister beetle consumption last year. I saw a few in one of our bales last year and it kind of scared me.

[Pandapop]

Username: Pandapop
Show Name: "EVS" Beetle Juice
Barn Name: Grub
Gender: Stallion
Height: 13.5hh
Halter Color: Matching eyes!
Prompt:

"Noooo, no, no, no, nooo." <-- inner dialogue
Seems like the type of creature that I'd rather see from far away (or better yet, through a screen) than up close. Dx

[Furrydogs12]

Username: Furrydogs12
Show Name: Devil’s Respawn
Barn Name: Lucifer
Gender: Stallion
Height:15 hh
Halter Color: Eye color
Prompt: Ooh, scary

[Clawdina]

Username: Clawdina
Show Name: Revenge of the Fittest
Barn Name: Beedle
Gender: Stallion
Height: 13hh
Halter Color: Artist's choice!
Prompt: For me, it's more of a morbid curiosity situation, scary but cool

[sleepyDandy]

Username: Silco
Show Name: BKD's Beetle Bug
Barn Name: Postica
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15hh
Halter Color: Red matching coat
Prompt: I've been engrossed in entomology for a long time, but I remember first hearing about these beetles and being surprised. It's really cool how they defend themselves with their own chemical compound. Also was super glad I found this out *before* touching one, because while they're really pretty, I didn't need to figure out first hand how bad the blisters could be LOL

congrats!! <3

HMs to Tineye and Clawdina, it was a tough choice!

[Kenjaku]

Ahhh thank you!

[Kenjaku]

Gifting to Baobabel!
has two foals
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[Baobabel]

Confirming!
Keeping names!