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.
Following the trend of natural trotters, here's another collaborative trotter put together from contributions from the Discord! Idem suggested 'a tobiano but funky', Tyrant001 and some others bemoaned the lack of isabella, and Pandora! added on the birdcatcher. Thanks for your additions, everyone!
This trotter was heavily referenced from this photo, originally found here.
To win them, show me your favorite trotter with only natural markings! There's one catch, though: you can't use any of your own trotters. You have to link someone else's trotter! This is your chance to go comb through everyone else's stables and find those hidden gems that would otherwise never come to light. <3
End Date: 3.17.23
Username: Taxidea
Show Name: TT Maybe She's Born With It
Barn Name: Maybelline
Gender: Mare
Height: 14 hh
Eye Color: Getting Funky With It
Phenotype: Isabella flaxen palomino cat-tracked tobiano birdcatcher
Genotype: ee Aa Crcr ff ii ToTo +birdcatcher
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