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.
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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Trot out a horse – and I’m ready to read. Thanks
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Now they all want their first cell phones!
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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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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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Full of hay, lots of grooming, horse hair and stuff to make roses thrive Scottie 😄😄😄
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🙂 but few kids begging for a pony at christmas. Hugs
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Don’t you believe it Scottie – Kids ALWAYS want their OWN transport 😄😄😄
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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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