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.
Bella x Liam
Username: Owl_Roast
Show Name: Sandstorms in Winter
Barn Name: Leviathan
Gender: colt
Height: 14hh
Eye Color: English Lavender
Phenotype: Silver Amber Champagne Ringed Snake Overo
Genotype: EE/Aa/Zz/Mstymsty/Chch/RsRs/Oo
Breeding Information:
^ Will always pass Extension (E)
^ Will always pass Ringed Snake (Rs)
^ Carries Masked Sooty (Msty); only appears in dominant form (MstyMsty)
This foal will grow on July 18th!
I tried so hard to do a "sandy dune" themed blanket but I was having the hardest time so I made a nice golden one hope it's okay!