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.
Partner competition! The matching trotter is here!
You and your partner will be judged as a whole, so make sure both entries are complete, and feel free to help one another.
You may not both apply for the same trotter. One should apply for this one, and one should apply for the other.
These trotters are not related, and may be bred together if you wish.
The competition is to tell me a story about them! This can be done in writing or art. There's no style/word/type requirements, so do whatever you're comfortable doing. I'm not expecting milestone-level effort, either, so don't worry if it's just a quick sketch or paragraph! Partners don't have to do the same type of storytelling either; if one does art, the other is allowed to do writing if they wish. But one partner must tell the beginning of the story, and the other must tell the end.
Don't worry too much about skill, I'm looking for the story here. <3
End Date: September 24th - extended to 28th
Username: Catdoof
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Barn Name: Ivy
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3 hh
Eye Color: Yang
Phenotype: Sooty Lions Mane Black Northern Flicker Tiger Swallowtail Clouded Leopard
Genotype: Ee aa Lmlm Nflnfl Tswtsw clcl
