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The Missouri Fox Trotter has a longer body, with good strong bones, they have larger heads, and thicker necks, they also have a smaller buttox than some other breed ex: Quarterhorse, thoroughbred. The breed was developed for the gait, not for a conformational ideal, Fox Trotters come in all sizes, and colors. Ranging anywhere from 14.3 - 15.3 H (1 hand=4inches)

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