The Horse in the Middle Ages

by Ann Hyland

Forward by Joan Thirsk. A comprehensive and fascinating study of the role of the horse in the medieval and early Tudor period. Little-used by the Anglo-Saxons, the horse became more and more widely adopted for all manner of uses throughout the medieval period. From the humble carthouse and pony to the tournament horse and hunter, the horse was used extensively, and relied upon by all classes of society. Ann Hyland discusses the working horse, the warhorse, horse breeding and trading and the whole infrastructure of grooms, farriers, lorimers, wheelwrights and cordwainers which kept the medieval equine world running. The author is a leading expert on equestrianism and writes with her customary detailed knowledge and understanding. Essential reading for medievalists, and of great interest to general readers.

180 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1999