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 is showcasing one of our Halloween markings:
The Silent Fog (common)
SfSf / Sfsf
A dilution such as Death’s Touch or Espresso, but foggy gray. Up to 40% opacity.
(color used above is #8d8c8c at 40% for reference)
End Date: Friday, October 14th
Let's do a raffle for this one! I will RNG a winner, but you must show me a cool Halloween/Fall "aesthetic" picture!
Username: razzberry
Show Name: Chilling Apparition
Barn Name: Eerie
Gender: Mare
Height: 15 hh
Eye Color: Oogie Boogie
Phenotype: Silent Fog Chestnut Sooty Lion's Mane Ringed Snake Tobiano Tiger Swallowtail
Genotype: ee Aa SfSf Lmlm Rsrs TswTsw Toto
- will always pass the silent fog
- will always pass tiger swallowtail[/code]
