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.
MOAR DISCORD COLLAB TROTTERS! Thank you to Bruja for suggesting this kiddo's buckskin base, Pandapop for adding caribou, and Tyrant001 and heyheygirl101 for adding ALL the coffee markings! (...except brew and espresso. I tried adding those and they just made everything look muddy and brown. I tried, sorry!)
To win this trotter, tell me your favorite kind of berry! 'I don't like berries' is also a perfectly valid answer. :3 My favorite answer wins!
End Date: 7.7.23
Username: heyheygirl101
Show Name: LLE Caffeinated Wonderland
Barn Name: Costa
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 hh
Eye Color: Berry Blitz
Phenotype: Buckskin caribou mocha roan drizzle sift cold foam
Genotype: EE Aa Crcr Cbcb MrnWrn DrDr Sisi Cc Patn1patn1
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