What type of horse did knights ride?

Answer 1

ARABIAN (PCH) these ARE the breeds for draft horses. * American Cream * Auxois * Avelignese * Ardennes * Australian Draught Horse * Belgian * Boulonnais * Breton * Clydesdale * Dutch Draught * Dole Gudbrandsdal * Irish Draught * Pinzgauer Noriker * Percheron * Shire * Suffolk Punch * Trait Du Nord

Answer 2

Knights typically rode war horses, which were large, strong, and well-trained breeds such as destriers or coursers. These horses were specifically bred and trained for battle, known for their speed, agility, and endurance on the battlefield.

Answer 3

horses_in_warfare_occurred_over_5,000_years_ago.">The Icelandic Horse, which originated in Iceland in 865 A.D. and were first brought to Britain to work in the coal mines, were eventually used by the Vikings. These horses stand 12 to 14.2 hands, have 5 gaits, and come in more than 42 color combinations. In addition, they are able to carry 1/3 of their own body weight easily. Their flying pace is done at 35 MPH. I believe these facts are very interesting, as paintings, etc. depict vikings/knights as being aboard very large horses, when, in fact, Icelandics are small in stature. However, this breed came much later. The first use of horses in warfare occurred over 5,000 years ago.

Many different types and sizes of horse were used in war, depending on the form of warfare. The type used varied with whether the horse was being ridden or driven, and whether they were being used for reconnaissance, cavalry charges, raiding, communication, or supply. Throughout history, mules and donkeys, as well as horses played a crucial role in providing support to armies in the field. Light horses, such as ancestors of the modern Arabian, Barb and Akhal-Teke were used for warfare that required speed, endurance and agility. Such horses ranged from about 12 hands, to just under 15 hands (48 to 60 inches. weighing approximately 800 to 1,000 pounds. To move quickly, riders had to use lightweight tack and carry relatively light weapons such as bows, light spears, javelins, or, later, rifles. This was the original horse used for early chariot warfare, raiding, and light cavalry.

Medium-weight horses developed as early as the Iron Age, pulled heavier loads, such as chariots capable of holding more than two people, and for carrying heavily amored knights. It is believed they resembled heavy warm-blood breeds of today.

Large heavy horses believed to be ancestors of today's draught horses, were used from the middle ages, onward. They pulled the heaviest loads such as weapons, supply wagons, and carried the heaviest armored knights.

I hope this has been somewhat informational; I could go on but I'm afraid this could become extremely lengthy.

Answer 4

Stallions,for the most part.

Answer 5

a fat horse