~The Stables and Smithy~


Here You Will Alway Find Several Young Squires and Pages Tending to the Horses of the Keep. There are Several Types of Horses at a Keep; The First Type is the Common Work Horse, which is Usually a Large Animal (about 1200-1500lbs) Meant for Heavy Work. Such as Plowing the Fields or Hauling Cut Wood from the Forests or Whatever is Required of Him. The Second Type is A Riding Horse Which is Usually a Lighter Faster Horse used for Hunting and Transportation. The Last Type is very Well Cared for, and That is the War Horse! He Is of Very Large Size (1900-2500lbs) and is Able to Carry a Fully Armored Knight into Battle quite Easily, Not to Mention Carrying His own Armor as Well.

~Some Examples of Different Horse Bardings~


Mounted Knight in Plate on Fully Barded Horse


Heavy Leather | Chainmail with Drape | Scalemail



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