The figure of a knight on horseback is the emblem of medieval chivalry. Much has been written on the ideology and practicalities of knighthood as portrayed in m

The horse was the essential animal for the medieval world: means of transport, a vehicle of social status and a cherished companion. This volume explores the wa

Inspired by our age-old fascination with equids, Materiality of the Horse brings the latest academic research in equine history to a wider readership. Themes ex

The historical horse is at once material and abstract, as is the notion of the border. Borders and frontiers are not only markers delineating geographical space

New things are forgotten old things - this rediscovery of the past is especially important in horsemanship and equestrian sports. Despite advances in sciences a