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.
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Grow date: July 17th
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- Username: BadgerBuddies
Show Name: Buddie's Built In A Day
Barn Name: Rome
Gender: Colt
Height: 13.3hh
Eye Color: Frozen State
Phenotype: Sooty Olive Chestnut Panther Chameleon Surgeon's Coat Irish Tobiano Wild Dog Overo Spotted Blanket Appaloosa
Genotype: ee Aa Stysty Olvolv crprl Pcmpcm Scsc Itoito Wdowdo Lplp
- - carries pearl [prl], will express if prlprl or Crprl
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- Username: Livalathia
Show Name: LC Hard Day's Night
Barn Name: Millie
Gender: Filly
Height: 13.1hh
Eye Color: Blue Dacnis
Phenotype: Silver Sooty Olive Bay Panther Chameleon Surgeon's Coat Splash Wild Dog Overo Spotted Blanket Appaloosa
Genotype: Ee Aa Zz Stysty Olvolv crprl Pcmpcm Scsc Splspl Wdowdo Lplp
- - carries pearl [prl], will express if prlprl or Crprl