[Bruja]

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.

Last but not least! For those of you familiar with the holiday short series, Prep & Landing: I present to you Dancer's cousin, Thrasher! He's a rough and tough spec ops reindeer with a penchant for candy canes. He is also bringing to you the retired Van Splash gene.

Van Splash (Uncommon)
Splash that mimics the white coverage seen in Turkish Van cats.
The ears, forehead and rump are never white. Heterozygous (Vsplvspl) may show some coat near or around the elbows.
Homozygous will never show any part of the base except the ears and rump, and the forehead marking will be broken up.
It is dominant to regular Splash, and will show even if a carrier of both regular and Van types. (VsplSpl/Vsplspl)

To win this Trotter, show me how you think this Trotter would decorate their home for the holiday season, if at all!
End Date: 12/24

Username: Taxidea
Show Name: TT Special Ops
Barn Name: Thrasher

Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.2hh
Eye Color: Snowglow (Ice blue and Orange Heterochromia)
Phenotype: Drifted Grullo Jackal Van Splash
Genotype: EE/aa/Dd/DfDf/Jckjck/VsplVspl

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[Embergleam]

Username: Embergleam
Show Name: RRS Tactical Retreat
Barn Name: Rhett
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14 hh
Halter Color: Artist's choice
Prompt: Rhett would be the kind of person who really wants to go all-out on holiday decorations, trees and lights and ornaments everywhere... and then gets side-tracked by Real Life TM. All those sprawling outdoor displays of choreographed lights and music? Yeah, no, those have been replaced by LEDs on strings and a few beat-up wireframe statues of reindeer and sleighs. The same goes for all the indoor decorations too. Wreaths on every door take time he doesn't have, but he can find time to tape an ornament up in passing. That's close enough, right?

('It's the thought that counts' is his mantra, in case you hadn't guessed.)

The one place he does knock it out of the park is the Christmas tree itself. Rather than decorating an indoor tree- y'know, one he has to set up, decorate, water, chase animals away from, then tear down after the holidays are done- he decorates a live tree outside the stables. The tree doesn't need tending, he can reuse the same one every year, and there's no need to shoo critters away! After all, those strings of dried berries and nuts were made with wildlife in mind. They're supposed to be eaten. Wouldn't driving them all off rather defeat the point?

And since Rhett's got an image to maintain, we'll just... not talk about the lovingly-crafted little snow houses he makes under that decked-out Christmas tree. Wouldn't want anyone thinking he might care or anything silly like that.

[Taxidea]

Username: Taxidea
Show Name: TT Special Ops
Barn Name: Thrasher
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.2hh
Halter Color: keep
Prompt: Thrasher believes in decorating with tasteful subtlety. His style stems from a combination of pride and laziness — how nice to have decorations that can stay up all year! Behold his nature-themed wonderland:
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[Furrydogs12]

Username: Furryodgs12
Show Name: The Night Before Christmas
Barn Name: Thrasher
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14.2 hh
Halter Color: Black, Red, and Green
Prompt: Minimilistic and simple. He doesn't like cluttering his house too much, but he does put up lights and lights the fireplace.

[fruitbat]

Username: fruitbat
Show Name: Heart of Chrome
Barn Name: Ace
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.3hh
Halter Color: red please!
Prompt: Despite having a name to suggest insensitivity or disinterest, Ace actually enjoys the festivities that follow the holiday season! However, Ace is highly photophobic and cannot stand flashing and/or bright lights. So, this stallion stays away from the popular light displays and colourful Christmas light decor. Rather, he decorates the stables with traditional decorations, such as tinsel, wreaths, and ornaments!

[Bruja]

Username: Taxidea
Show Name: TT Special Ops
Barn Name: Thrasher
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.2hh
Halter Color: keep
Prompt: Thrasher believes in decorating with tasteful subtlety. His style stems from a combination of pride and laziness — how nice to have decorations that can stay up all year! Behold his nature-themed wonderland:
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This is such a practical approach, while still being festive!

[Taxidea]

Apologies for the delay in saying Thank You for this stunning boy!!