[Cammeraugepony]

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 baby went a crazy number different places before settling here. They also come with a lil quetzal friend and another new marking! Surprise!

Coral is a brindle that mimics the angular labyrinthine patterns of some corals

This Trotter would like an offering! Specifically of an (ethically sourced) shell necklace!
Please pick three different shells to go on this necklace and give a short explanation (1-4 sentences) about your choice. Images are optional but should be properly credited!

End Date: June 28th, 00:00 CS Time

Username: ivyy.
Show Name: BV's Celebrate The Life We Live
Barn Name: Celeste

Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3hh
Eye Color: Sunset Slushie (Yellow, Magenta, and Purple Heterochromia)
Phenotype: Sooty Sukupuoli Gold Champagne Coral Junicorn Mother of Pearl Tobiano
Genotype: ee A+A ChCh Stysty Juju Toto MopMop +Sukupuoli +Coral
- Carres Wild Bay [A+] and Agouti [A]
- Always passes Champagne [Ch] and Mother of Pearl [Mop]

[Starwindrider]

Username: Starwindrider
Show Name: NAS Radiant Seaswept Dreams
Barn Name: Coral
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2hh
Halter Color: Matching eyes
Prompt:
A white conch shell - For its unique shape, and for the legend that says you can hear the sea if you hold the conch to your ear.
A scallop shell - For the colour!
A spiral shell - For its shape that resembles her long horn. A little bit of personal flair!

[ripvanmarston]

Username: ripvanmarston
Show Name: JSF Vice City Baby
Barn Name: Leonida
Gender: mare
Height: 14hh
Halter Color: yellow -> pink -> purple fade
Prompt: Florida horse conch, it's a very pretty shell & there's the word horse in it so i guess it's perfect for a trotter. (c)
Florida spiny jewel box, the yellow/purple/pink tones inside the shells would perfectly match her eyes (c)
cockle shell, love the pattern on the outside of the shells & these shades of brown and off-white would match her coat color (c)

i also chose these seashells because they can all be found in Florida (she's named after the "Florida" part of the GTA world so Florida shells fit her theme better!)

[ivyy.]

Username: ivyy.
Show Name: BV's Celebrate The Life We Live
Barn Name: Celeste
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3hh
Halter Color: same as eyes <3
Prompt: angel's wing - to symbolize her grace and ethereal nature
calico clam(s) - to represent her beautiful patches and the uniqueness of her coat
sundial shell(s) - to embrace the shifting sun and rising moon which she adores

i choose these shells to best represent the character that Celeste is! she's sort of angelic in a manner she is conscious of, something other trotters respect her for <3

[Baobabel]

Username: Baobabel
Show Name: Endless Spirals
Barn Name: Intricate
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.3hh
Halter Color: Pink and gold
Prompt:
Glory of the Sea Cone (Conus gloriamaris)- She enjoys its heft/size as she stares as its intricate details for hours
Lioconcha hieroglyphica- She claims to be able to read the cryptic symbols that decorate the shell and that they tell her messages
Miyoko Murex (Chicoreus miyokoae)- She admires this one for its incredibly complex patterns and shapes as it spirals and as it reminds her of her own beautiful coat

While she enjoys each aesthetically, they also remind her of all her travels and the wonderous things she's seen!

[Spiritstar3]

Username:
Spiritstar3
Show Name:
WR Searching for Shells
Barn Name:
Sellia
Gender:
Mare
Height:
14 hands
Halter Color:
Dark red
Prompt:
Banded Tulip, Calico Scalop, and Cockle shell.
The reasoning for the Banded Tulip is it’s pretty, and it’s named for a flower. She absolutely loves all things flower. The Calico Scalop is also pretty, and is named for one of her favorite cat colors. Then the Cockle shell has a cool name, plus being pretty.

[Cammeraugepony]

So many beautiful shells! This was a really tough choice, everyone. The winner, ultimately is...

Username: ivyy.
Show Name: BV's Celebrate The Life We Live
Barn Name: Celeste
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3hh
Halter Color: same as eyes <3
Prompt: angel's wing - to symbolize her grace and ethereal nature
calico clam(s) - to represent her beautiful patches and the uniqueness of her coat
sundial shell(s) - to embrace the shifting sun and rising moon which she adores

i choose these shells to best represent the character that Celeste is! she's sort of angelic in a manner she is conscious of, something other trotters respect her for <3

Congrats! Its my first time hearing about Angel's Wing and Sundial Shells. The shells are gorgeous, compliment her appearance, and also reveal some of her character and preferences.

HM to Baobabel, for very similar reasons! It came down to which I thought suited the design better.