[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.

heyheygirl101 requested a frosted appaloosa with crescent moon, so here they are! This kiddo was heavily referenced from this gorgeous horse, found here.

To win this trotter, tell me whether they prefer sunrise or sunset, and why! Just a sentence or two is fine. :3

End Date: 4.30.24

Username: Lola2013
Show Name: Artemis
Barn Name: Moon

Gender: Mare
Height: 14 hh
Eye Color: Fleeting Moments
Phenotype: Flaxen golden palomino frosted appaloosa crescent moon birdcatcher spots
Genotype: ee Ara ff Crcr Lplp P1p1 CrmCrm +birdcatcher

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[heyheygirl101]

Username: heyheygirl101
Show Name: LLE You Would Only Eclipse Me
Barn Name: Cadence
Gender: Stallion
Height: 12.3 hh
Halter Color: surprise please ♡
Prompt: Cadence prefers sunrise because it signifies the start of a new day that brings new possibilities. On the days that he has been up until dawn it brings with it the hope that the coming day might be better than the day before, and on the days he wakes with sun it is like a warm welcome to a fresh day where anything is still possible.

[kijauni]

Username: kijauni
Show Name: VEO's Glazed Over Sun
Barn Name: Surya
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1 hh
Halter Color: Sunset
Prompt: Surya Prefers the Sunrise on an early spring morning. When the grass is still frozen over and the sun just starts touching it, melting it off. When Clouds of Smoke arise from the Woods, releasing their stored water to kiss the new day hello. When the Sun then finally peeks over the horizon and bursts its light onto the canvas of the clouds, Surya smiles and starts her new day!

[Aizaka]

Username: Aizaka
Show Name: Waking With The Dawn
Barn Name: Sunny
Gender: Female
Height: 14.2 hh
Halter Color: Sunrise colors? ^_^' Your choice I guess, I don't have anything specific in mind.
Prompt: They prefer the sunrise. During certain times of year when they get up early enough, they might catch seeing the moon in the sky at the same time. The glorious rays of light shining over the horizon in beautiful colors, and announcing a new day and all it's possibilities is just so energizing to them!

[Lola2013]

Username: Lola2013
Show Name: Artemis
Barn Name: Moon
Gender: mare
Height:14 hh
Halter Color: peach
Prompt:

Prefers sunset, something about the end of the day no matter how stressful or busy it is, seeing the beautiful mixture of colors painted on the sky makes one appreciate the day and let the view take your breath away.

[arcadia bay.]

Username: green.
Show Name: RWS Keep Driving
Barn Name: Serenity
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1hh
Halter Color: artist choice
Prompt: Sunrises! each sunrise marks the beginning of a new day with new opportunities. Serenity loves waking up and going on a walk to watch the sunrise.

[Embergleam]

Username: Lola2013
Show Name: Artemis
Barn Name: Moon
Gender: mare
Height:14 hh
Halter Color: peach
Prompt:
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Apologies for the wait, folks! For some reason I thought I'd judged this already, but clearly not! ><

That being said, congratulations! I really enjoyed Moon's idea of letting the sunset wash your worries away. It sounds like a lovely, peaceful way to end a day. <3

[Lola2013]

Thank you ^~^ !!!