[strangetales]

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.

how does this trotter show their love?
ends april 18th

Username: Pandora Maryam
Show Name: OHS The Marriage of Figaro
Barn Name: Operetta

Gender: mare
Height: 12.0hh
Eye Color: his hands, his jeans
Phenotype: slated grullo tobiano
Genotype: Ee aa Dd SltSlt ToTo
- will always pass slate (Slt) & tobiano (To)

[Furrydogs12]

Username: Furrydogs12
Show Name: Mr. Bad at Love
Barn Name: Bruiser
Gender: Stallion
Halter Color: eye color
Prompt: Bruiser’s way of love is ordering people around. Like, “Take care of yourself!” And “You must eat!”

[Phönixfeder2000]

Username: Phönixfeder2000
Show Name: Believe In You
Barn Name: Felix
Gender: Stallion
Halter Color: eye color
Prompt: Felix definitely spent too much time watching the barn cats beg for food, as he now gives head bumps for affection and begging for treats too! It´s cute, but also hurtful, since apparantly also thinks his head is as small as a cats head.

[sleepyDandy]

Username: sleepyDandy
Show Name: Fingerprints & Ink Stains
Barn Name: Detective
Gender: Stallion
Halter Color: 14.3hh
Prompt:
Nuzzles and sharing treats are this Trotter's way of showing love! Nothing warms his barn mates' hearts more than sharing a cool, minty peppermint treat, or a juicy apple on a hot summer day!

[Kenjaku]

Username: Silco
Show Name: BKD's Secret Menu
Barn Name: Reboot
Gender: Mare
Halter Color: Artist's choice
Prompt: Reboot loves to lip on people to show her love. Sometimes she'll give you a little nibble, too!

[Pandora!]

Username: Pandora Maryam
Show Name: OHS The Marriage of Figaro
Barn Name: Operetta
Gender: Mare
Halter Color: Red Velvet
Prompt: Operetta shows her love through song! She's not the most talented vocalist in the world, but she puts her whole heart into it whenever she sings. She will spend hours working on a new tune to show her affection for those she cares about. Too bad the barn staff don't speak horse, because whenever she croons a tune their way they cover their ears and check the turnout schedule to see when they can let her in the pasture again.

[.ludicrous.]

Username: Owl_Roast
Show Name: Clouds Worn Down, Still Shining
Barn Name: Oscar
Gender: Stallion
Halter Color:
Prompt: Oscar's got this little, faded blue-grey blanket that he carries around everywhere with him- regardless of surroundings or what he's currently doing, his blanket always within reach. Toward those he's most affectionate to, he's been seen draping his blanket over their backs or offering them room to take a nap on his blanket beside him. While this mostly occurs with his barnmates, on a few occasions he's attempted this with his handler, typically disorienting them instead as the horse blanket covers them completely and usually makes their task more difficult, but it's usually followed by an apologetic chuff and a nuzzle to the top of their head, earning forgiveness for his blunder quickly.

[Zentropy]

Username: Zentropy
Show Name: ZG Chasing Clouds
Barn Name: Nimbus
Gender: Stallion
Halter Color: dark orange
Prompt:
Nimbus shows his affection through physicality. He will stand close by and gently lean into a stablemate or keep a watch out for any danger nearby (even if there is no possibility of anything actually happening). Whenever he can get the chance he will also go for a big hug and loves to surprise people by reaching his head over their shoulder from behind and pulling them in for a few moments of physical touch

[strangetales]

Username: Pandora Maryam
Show Name: OHS The Marriage of Figaro
Barn Name: Operetta
Gender: Mare
Halter Color: Red Velvet
Prompt: Operetta shows her love through song! She's not the most talented vocalist in the world, but she puts her whole heart into it whenever she sings. She will spend hours working on a new tune to show her affection for those she cares about. Too bad the barn staff don't speak horse, because whenever she croons a tune their way they cover their ears and check the turnout schedule to see when they can let her in the pasture again.



i'd love to hear her sing. congrats!

[Pandora!]

Thank you so much! <3