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.
- Uh-oh, this trotter seems like they slipped out of their base coat! To enter for this trotter, tell me a base coat (bay, chestnut, black, seal) and 1-3 dilutes. They may be naturally occurring (cream, champagne, flaxen, etc) or breed specific dilutes (death's touch, spice, daffodil). You can use the trotter rarity guide here, and you may include one rare gene. Winner will be raffled!
End Date: January 19th @ CS rollover
Username: BadgerBuddies
Show Name: Buddie’s Baggy Sweatpants
Barn Name: Flo
Gender: Female
Height: 13.2hh
Eye Color: Dragon Rush
Phenotype: Chestnut Isabella Slate Wildebeest Dun Splash
Genotype: ee aa ii Sltslt WdWd SplSpl
- - will always pass wildebeest dun [Wd_] and splash [Spl_]
- will always pass isabella [i_], will express if [ii]
