11-04-2010, 07:43 PM
Wellllll...Percherons are rekowned for their excellent temperament but are classed as draft animals these days. NO reason why you can't ride them, however, and there are one ot two part breds being competed in dressage events in the UK.
Have a look at this - it suggets as mix of local horses and Arab influence in the 8th Century
http://www.equine-world.co.uk/article_r ... on%20Horse
Lovely horses, but may not add to the authenticity of your equipment (Personally I am not that bothered about height as I am in the minority of 14.2hh+ size of horses...but that's another argument for elsewhere!) but they would certainly be classed as Heavy Cavalry Horses and not the nippiest of things for scouting!
Good luck with the horse though and pictures of you together are eagerly anticipated!
Have a look at this - it suggets as mix of local horses and Arab influence in the 8th Century
http://www.equine-world.co.uk/article_r ... on%20Horse
Lovely horses, but may not add to the authenticity of your equipment (Personally I am not that bothered about height as I am in the minority of 14.2hh+ size of horses...but that's another argument for elsewhere!) but they would certainly be classed as Heavy Cavalry Horses and not the nippiest of things for scouting!
Good luck with the horse though and pictures of you together are eagerly anticipated!
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
