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.
When the Queen of Shadow strikes
The Navigator sets right
The lost who fall into night
The lonely in their plight
The Queen never holds her tongue
Hunting you since you were young
All the while Love's constant shield
Kept you safe as you healed
All the while Love's constant shield
Kept you safe as you healed
The Captain knows your true name
And never runs from your shame
He sets stars up as your guide
And drives the darkness from your side
So face the beasts of life
Stand do not take flight
You're not alone
In this fight
In the Shadow
The Navigator sets right
The lost who fall into night
The lonely in their plight
The Queen never holds her tongue
Hunting you since you were young
All the while Love's constant shield
Kept you safe as you healed
All the while Love's constant shield
Kept you safe as you healed
The Captain knows your true name
And never runs from your shame
He sets stars up as your guide
And drives the darkness from your side
So face the beasts of life
Stand do not take flight
You're not alone
In this fight
In the Shadow
I'll post different versions or whatever later I need to go lie down
Inspired by this horse Sleepy posted in our #suggestions
Artist custom for August
Username: Tyrant001
Show Name: The Captain
Barn Name: Cappy
Gender: Stallion
Height: 15.3hh
Eye Color: He set stars up to be your guide, and drives the darkness from your side (Dark purple and light green heterochromia)
Phenotype: Black fewspot
Genotype: EE/aa/LpLp P1P1
- Halo can pass to offspring
- Mane and tail edits pass at artist's discretion
- Chariot etc does not pass
