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 Steel Ball Run race has been officially announced with a $50,000,000 cash prize for the winner!
This is a Build-your-own-Trotter contest based loosely around JJBA Part 7; however, you don't need to know anything about the source material to enter. The main idea for this prompt is that you'll be creating a horse to compete in the race!
Rules
- Three markings are permitted per contestant, along with one free dilution. Additional dilutions will use up a marking slot
- You have the option to choose either a custom halter, a small edit of your choice, or a simple custom mane and/or tail
- Last, but certainly not least, give yourself a reason to compete in the race! It could be for the cash prize, just because, or some other silly and bizarre reason, whatever your heart desires. (There is no word limit for this entry, it can be as short or as long as you'd like, feel free to go wild!)
End Date: July 24th
Username: Baobabel
Show Name: Reading the Stars
Barn Name: Soothsayer
Gender: Stallion
Height: 13.1 hh
Eye Color: Wayfarer
Phenotype: Black Death's Touch Arapaima Oryx with BC Stars
Genotype: EE/aa/DtDt/RmRm/Orxorx + BC Stars
- mane and tail edits pass at artist's discretion
-star 'birthmark' is cosmetic and will not pass
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