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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.

Give this trotter five personality traits.
End Date: January 5th

Username: Exotica.
Show Name: Lady of the Slain
Barn Name: Valkyrie

Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 hh
Eye Color: Chestnut
Phenotype: Mulberry Grey
Genotype: Ee AA Gg

[.Lyrebird]

Username: .Lyrebird
Show Name: Darling Dearest
Barn Name: Darling
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Halter Color: Deep red, please!
Traits: Passionate, protective, stuck-up, confident, keen.

[chemical.]

Username: chemical.
Show Name: Almost Easy
Barn Name: Cherish
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1 hh
Halter Color: Smoky grey fade
Traits: affectionate, sympathetic, tolerant, discreet, soothing

[Lex.]

Username: Lex.
Show Name: HHB&S "Fiery Vengeance"
Barn Name: Valerie
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.5hh
Halter Color: Eye Colour
Traits: witty, talented, cautious, methodical, patient

[duskze]

Username: DuskzeHedgie
Show Name: Meet Me At The Top
Barn Name: Adder
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15hh
Halter Color: Dark brown
Traits: Ambitious, playful, vainglorious, heartening, enthusiastic.

[Amplify]

Username: Amplify
Show Name: Clever Clove
Barn Name: Clove
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.5hh
Halter Color: Chestnut
Traits: Clever, Gentle, Reflective, Steadfast, Loyal

[Exotica.]

Username: Exotica.
Show Name: Lady of the Slain
Barn Name: Valkyrie
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 hh
Halter Color: Chocolate Brown [#371300]
Traits: Loyal, Sociable, Calm, Optimistic, Valiant

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Username: Exotica.
Show Name: Lady of the Slain
Barn Name: Valkyrie
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 hh
Halter Color: Chocolate Brown [#371300]
Traits: Loyal, Sociable, Calm, Optimistic, Valiant

Congrats! c:
HMs to Amplify and DuskzeHedgie

[Exotica.]

Thank you so much!! She's such a lovely first Range Trotter for me!

[HowlingHooves]

Valkyrie is a Champion Cross-Country horse!
They will receive the following benefits:
• +1 Breeding Slot
• +3% to Twin Rate

Valkyrie may choose to continue to compete in Endurance, but will no longer receive a title bonus,
or she can be given a complete grooming session to allow her entry into another competition type.

Please post here on her page if you choose to have a professional groomer give her a make-over with your chosen competition type!