[ShadyBro]

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.

You find this trotter deep in the dark woods while exploring with the staff. The beast seems smitten by the wild flora that grows around them. Perhaps an offering of some plant life would make fast friends here?
Create a bouquet to offer this trotter! You may either describe the bouquet and the reasons why you chose each plant for it (100 word min),
OR
design the bouquet visually using art or photos. This could mean using several photos (with credit) to show each individual plant, or you could do a drawing/sketch yourself to show it off in full.

End Date: 10/26

Username: strangetales
Show Name: For A Special Someone
Barn Name: Thuja
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Eye Color: Root Rot
Phenotype: Mahagony Bay Pumpkin Patch Tarantula Brown Roach Jack O Lantern Mandarin Chaetodon
Genotype: Ee/AA/PtPt/Brnbrn/JoJo/Mdmd/Ctct



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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Show Name:[/b]
[b]Barn Name:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Height:[/b]
[b]Halter Color:[/b]
[b]Prompt:[/b]

[Astraela]

*Tryptophobia warning* if i need to remove that picture let me know.

Username: Astraela
Show Name: FWR Pumpkin King
Barn Name: Jack
Gender: stallion
Height:15.1hh
Halter Color: artist choice
Prompt: Jack's bouquet would be very themed to his liking. With flowers like skulls, dried plants, black, and white, and orange, and a carved white pumpkin as a vase.

I created this on canvas, all picture credits linked below.
Dried Snapdragon skulls
Darth Vader and Monster Orchid
Dried Lotus pod
Torch Lily
California Poppies
Orange Honey Suckle
Orange Cockscomb
Orange Runuculus
Chinese Lanterns
Black Bleeding Heart
Black and White Begonia
Carved Pumpkin vase

[strangetales]

Username: strangetales
Show Name: for a special someone
Barn Name: thuja
Gender: mare
Height: 15.0hh
Halter Color: like the flames
Prompt: the bouquet i'll offer this trotter consists of three colours - green, blue and white. since horses can see green and blue, it seems like a perfect mix of colours! i want to not only offer her something to feast her eyes on, but also want it to have a deeper meaning, so prior to making this i have to do some more research since this trotters seems smart enough to understand it.
the following plants will provide the green part of the bouquet: the thuja symbolises everlasting friendship, something i'm promising this trotter if they decide to come with me to my stables, along with peace, which the olive branch is a very well-known symbol for. the wisteria is important for the blue part of the bouquet and symbolises welcoming, but also the speedwell and blackthorn are must-haves for this one as they symbolise protection, kindness, loyality and good fortune. i also want to show this trotter my gratitude, so the bluebell will get this across for me. to balance these two rather dark colours, i'm adding white magnolia to the bouquet, which symbolises perseverance and our shared love of nature. [ 191 words ]
(got the info about flower symbolism from here!)

[ShadyBro]

Username: strangetales
Show Name: for a special someone
Barn Name: thuja
Gender: mare
Height: 15.0hh
Halter Color: like the flames
Prompt: the bouquet i'll offer this trotter consists of three colours - green, blue and white. since horses can see green and blue, it seems like a perfect mix of colours! i want to not only offer her something to feast her eyes on, but also want it to have a deeper meaning, so prior to making this i have to do some more research since this trotters seems smart enough to understand it.
the following plants will provide the green part of the bouquet: the thuja symbolises everlasting friendship, something i'm promising this trotter if they decide to come with me to my stables, along with peace, which the olive branch is a very well-known symbol for. the wisteria is important for the blue part of the bouquet and symbolises welcoming, but also the speedwell and blackthorn are must-haves for this one as they symbolise protection, kindness, loyality and good fortune. i also want to show this trotter my gratitude, so the bluebell will get this across for me. to balance these two rather dark colours, i'm adding white magnolia to the bouquet, which symbolises perseverance and our shared love of nature. [ 191 words ]
(got the info about flower symbolism from here!)

Congrats!

[strangetales]

ahh thank you! <3