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Seminar to explore horse care and training in medieval Europe

Horse training and care are subjects of numerous treatises produced in medieval Europe. Despite this apparent abundance of information, much remains unknown.

Emma herbert daviesInstitute for medievalUniversity of leedsLatvian academy of sport educationInternational journal of equineMedieval studiesMai lan vo van quiExeter warhorseJordanus rufusInternational journalEquestrian historyLatvian academySport education

Knights and Armored Steeds: Was Horse Armor Effective in Battle?

Nothing recalls the medieval era more than a gallant knight in shining armor on a fully armored steed. But how effective was horse armor really?

New yorkUnited statesCity ofUnited kingdomMetropolitan museum of artEmma herbert daviesDavid jonesMuseum of artPhiladelphia museum of artExarc journalAdobe stockWas horse armorMiddle agesPhiladelphia museumWallace collectionRoyal armouries

Medieval warhorse armour tested against arrows in study

Mail armour provided some protection, but some arrows would still have caused serious wounds.

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