Knight mounts

Clover · 12-21-07, 07:27 PM

I'm wondering if anybody knows what kind of breeds it was that medievil knights used to ride into battle and for jousting etc. I figure that much be pretty big to cope with a full grown man in armour, with a weapon and saddle.

digit · 12-23-07, 04:27 AM

Why do you want to know? Are you entering a jousting tournament

. I was curious about this as well so I did a Google search and two breeds that came up was the Friesian and the Destrier.

Horse Fanatic · 12-24-07, 10:52 PM

The breeds of Horses used depended on the country, and what was available to the soldiers at that point.

Naturally a Horse would have to be strong enough to support a man wearing heavy armor, but the sizes and breeds of the horse still did vary a good bit.

Clover · 12-25-07, 07:37 PM

I want to know because a friend of mine wants to do a medieval-themed wedding, with the groom as a knight in shining armour, but they weren't sure what they should be looking for in a horse.

Horse Fanatic · 12-25-07, 11:46 PM

Ahh, I see. Definitely sounds like quite the wedding plan to me!

Hopefully it all works out, and I will try to do a little bit of research for you when I have a moment or two to spare.

As I said though, the breeds and sizes did vary a good bit though. As long as you are sure the horse is strong enough to support the groom in armor, it should work.

tikitowel · 12-26-07, 01:22 PM

Friesians and Morgans seem to be two popular breeds for jousting these days. Any breed with a short strong back should work fine, although those with nice long manes and tails add a certain touch of romanticism to the picture. I've seen stables that rent horses for weddings, perhaps they can look around for someone who does that?

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12-23-07, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
digit Member Join Date: 12-06-07 Posts: 26	Why do you want to know? Are you entering a jousting tournament . I was curious about this as well so I did a Google search and two breeds that came up was the Friesian and the Destrier.

12-24-07, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Horse Fanatic Member Join Date: 12-06-07 Posts: 25	The breeds of Horses used depended on the country, and what was available to the soldiers at that point. Naturally a Horse would have to be strong enough to support a man wearing heavy armor, but the sizes and breeds of the horse still did vary a good bit.

12-25-07, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clover Member Join Date: 12-02-07 Posts: 25	I want to know because a friend of mine wants to do a medieval-themed wedding, with the groom as a knight in shining armour, but they weren't sure what they should be looking for in a horse.

12-25-07, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Horse Fanatic Member Join Date: 12-06-07 Posts: 25	Ahh, I see. Definitely sounds like quite the wedding plan to me! Hopefully it all works out, and I will try to do a little bit of research for you when I have a moment or two to spare. As I said though, the breeds and sizes did vary a good bit though. As long as you are sure the horse is strong enough to support the groom in armor, it should work.

12-26-07, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
tikitowel Member Join Date: 10-15-07 Posts: 42	Friesians and Morgans seem to be two popular breeds for jousting these days. Any breed with a short strong back should work fine, although those with nice long manes and tails add a certain touch of romanticism to the picture. I've seen stables that rent horses for weddings, perhaps they can look around for someone who does that?