[Embergleam]

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.

This trotter's a little special to me: they're a (pseudo-)redraw of the very first trotter I drew as an official Range Trotter artist. (On top of being assembled from suggestions from the RT Discord!)

I've got a long way to go still, but I like to think I've improved a little over the course of the year. :3

This trotter will be a raffle, but to enter, tell me something you improved on this past year!

End Date: 1.14.24

Username: flight;;
Show Name: Buenos Aires
Barn Name: Aires

Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.2 hh
Eye Color: Trip Around The Sun
Phenotype: Sooty dunskin okapi
Genotype: Ee Aa Crcr DD StySty Okpokp

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[Pandapop]

Username: Pandapop
Show Name: "EVS" Like Brand New
Barn Name: Bailey
Gender: Mare
Height: 14hh
Halter Color: Ivory
Prompt: There's a few things I think I've improved on...
I've learned to be a little less of a pushover over the course of the year.
I've gotten more confident in my knowledge of horse genetics and colors.
Aaaand I've gotten a little more confident with some of the edits I've made for Trotters.
Still got a ways to go on all three of these things, but it's a start. xD

[|Winter|]

Username: |Winter|
Show Name: LSS Never Too Old
Barn Name: Remedy
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2hh
Halter Color: same as eye color <3
Prompt: Over this past year, I have really improved on managing my anxiety and depression. I've been learning how to identify and avoid my triggers and how to help calm myself down if I get too overwhelmed. I've come to accept the fact that I won't be able to achieve all of my big dreams and that that's okay. Being satisfied with where I am and where I'm headed has really helped open up my opportunities to do things that make me happy instead of constantly pushing myself to do what I think I should be able to. It's been a tough year, but I'm excited to see myself improve even more <3

[MazBourne]

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[BadgerBuddies]

Username: BadgerBuddies
Show Name: Buddie’s New Beginnings
Barn Name: Dawn
Gender: Female
Height: 13.2hh
Halter Color: artists choice
Prompt: hmmm maybe communication? It’s always been hard asking for help and express my emotions even when I know they aren’t logical and they make me feel crazy but having a v supportive partner as well as friends who have their own mental health ish they deal with it’s made it a lot easier to break down some of the walls

[kijauni]

Username: kijauni
Show Name: VEO's A Long Journey
Barn Name: Dusk
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.2 hh
Halter Color: Based on her Eyes
Prompt: I got better at setting boundaries for myself and stepping out of toxic relationships. While it still is heavy to me, I managed to end a couple of energy draining relationships this year or just let some old, long gone friendships gone and I hope I can keep it up. It's always hard to wave goodbye to a person which meant loads to you but sometimes, it's best to split paths <3

[Echo Revna]

Username: Echo Raven
Show Name: VE You'll Be The Prince And I'm The Crying Dove
Barn Name: Tito
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15 hh
Halter Color: artist choice
Prompt: Improved? Uh, my ability to see people's auras? That sounds weird, especially knowing some people don't believe in that, but oh well. I guess also my confidence has improved in some ways.

[ShadyBro]

Username: ShadyBro
Show Name: NVR Second Chance To Falter
Barn Name: Suede
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Halter Color: Teal
Prompt:
I've been working pretty hard on staying kind and patient with people the past year and it's certainly been put to the test in all sorts of ways. My son has really pushed me to find good coping skills to keep me smiling even when I'm really overstimulated and overwhelmed, and I'm kinda proud of how far I've come. I'm pretty excited about the improvements in my mood and how I handle stressful situations since I've become more mindful of this the past year <3

[green.]

Username: green.
Show Name: RWS Follow Your Arrow
Barn Name: Kacey
Gender: Mare
Height:14.3hh
Halter Color: artist choice
Prompt: my boundaries and communication

[Bear.]

Username: Bear.
Show Name: WTS Impact Site
Barn Name: Yucatán
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Halter Color: artists choice
Prompt: i got better at putting myself out there and made some new friends and connections despite my anxiety