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Bigger horses were needed because they were stronger and more intimidating. They had to carry around 400 or more pounds becasue the knight was around 150 pounds, and with the tack and armor on both the knight and the horse, it totalled to about at least 400 pounds, probably more like 500 or even 600. Also, bigger horses were more intimidating to foot soldiers. Would you be more scared of a little 13hh pony or a 17hh Fresian?

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