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.
It's gremlin hours, time for h o n s e.
This is the first in a planned mini-series of build-a-trotters! The catch here is that this trotter can only have common dilutions, traits, and markings. The next will have uncommon markings, and so on. There's a handy-dandy list of markings and their rarities over here! Go take a peek, pick some common markings, and let's build us a pony. I'll randomize a winner once all the prompts are filled.
Each person can only choose a marking for each slot. (EG, two people can't both choose marking 3.) Make sure to edit your post if someone else sneaks in ahead of you! And for the sake of my sanity, please try not to double up on types of grey.
Feel free to leave the details of your trotter blank/TBD until I've drawn them up!
End Date: Whenever all prompts are filled!
Username: DarkestWerewolf
Show Name: Chocolate Delight
Barn Name: Godiva
Gender: Mare
Height: 15 hh
Eye Color: Tropical Breeze
Phenotype: Chocolate Palomino tobiano surgeon's coat okapi chaetodon
Genotype: ee aa Crcr ToTo Scsc OkpOkp Ctct
Prompt List:
1. Base coat
2. Dilution/marking 1
3. Dilution/marking 2
4. Dilution/marking 3
5. Dilution/marking 4
6. Eye Color
7. Mane Type
8. Tail Type
9. Feathers?
10. Halter Charm? If yes, what?
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