January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 The Story Reading Ape

Medieval Monday: Horses

Horses were extremely important to medieval society. Generally they were smaller than modern day horses, and were of different builds and kinds—some no longer in existence today. The concept of “breed” had not yet come about, but horses were classified by “type” depending on what sort of work they would be used for. The three main types were chargers, palfreys, and sumpters, with specific sub-classifications under each.

horse-plowing-field Sumpters were used in the fields to pull plows for planting, gradually replacing oxen as the animal of choice. They were powerful draft horses, not particularly beautiful, but the least expensive. Still more costly to keep than oxen or donkeys, they gained favor because they could work longer and faster. When they weren’t being used for field labor, they could be put to use pulling carts and wagons, or hired out to those who needed the use of a horse…

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philosophermouseofthehedge says:

January 31, 2017 at 00:39

Trot out a horse – and I’m ready to read. Thanks

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- The Story Reading Ape says:
  
  January 31, 2017 at 09:51
  
  LOL
  
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kountrymama2012 says:

January 30, 2017 at 21:09

Now they all want their first cell phones!

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- The Story Reading Ape says:
  
  January 30, 2017 at 22:01
  
  😄😄😄
  
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kountrymama2012 says:

January 30, 2017 at 20:56

Horses are beautiful beasts…I mean creatures. I had one for about 7 years, she was my best teacher ever, I learned how to ride in the barns, but she taught me so much more. Now I can ride anything confidently now with a helmet after my accident in November.But I still love them! ❤

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Scottie says:

January 30, 2017 at 18:09

Very informative. Ever wonder if we had all the technology and living standards of today, without the transportation of today. No cars , no trains, no powered boats. Then add back in the horses and oxen, cattle of those days. Would make the garage a whole different thing wouldn’t it. Hugs

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- The Story Reading Ape says:
  
  January 30, 2017 at 18:36
  
  Full of hay, lots of grooming, horse hair and stuff to make roses thrive Scottie 😄😄😄
  
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  - Scottie says:
    
    January 30, 2017 at 18:39
    
    🙂 but few kids begging for a pony at christmas. Hugs
    
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    - The Story Reading Ape says:
      
      January 30, 2017 at 18:44
      
      Don’t you believe it Scottie – Kids ALWAYS want their OWN transport 😄😄😄
      
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      - Scottie says:
        
        January 30, 2017 at 18:45
        
        Ouch, never thought of that. Yup… that day they get their first own transportation…a goat….. they will start to hate their parents. Hugs
        
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