Monthly Archives: March 2020

A star-fronted mare

Posted on March 19, 2020 by thegrailquest

While most noble riders in medieval Europe would despise anyone reduced to riding a mare, mares were ridden in the nomadic societies throughout the Middle Ages and beyond. The poem of “Jostled by Horses” legendary sixth-century warrior and poet of … Continue reading →

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The Best Breed of the North

Posted on March 9, 2020 by thegrailquest

Speculating on the origins of the Galloway horse is a process that is fraught with the issues besetting any contemporary breed enthusiast, since the whole concept of a “breed” is a very modern one and it probably did not cause … Continue reading →

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