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.
I adored Pandora!'s 'here's a white marking, pick a base coat' trotters, so with their permission, I've decided to make some of my own!
As you can see, this trotter has no base coat! They're running around all nakey... someone should probably fix that. To help them out, pick out...
- A base coat (chestnut, black, bay, or seal)
- Up to 2 dilutions (silver, dun, daffodil, death's touch, etc)
- And up to 2 other markings (arapaima, appaloosa, birdcatcher stars, etc)
- 1 marking can be rare, all others must be uncommon or below
Use this handy guide if you need some inspiration!
This trotter will be a raffle! I'll keep track of numbers. :3
End Date: Feb 1, 2024
Username: heyheygirl101
Show Name: LLE Wilting Flowers At Your Door
Barn Name: Penthos
Gender: Stallion
Height: 13.2 hh
Eye Color: Nightbloom
Phenotype: Flaxen liver chestnut Irish tobiano tortoiseshell birdcatcher flowers
Genotype: ee Aa ff ItoIto Tshtsh +birdcatcher flowers
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