![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/BritLibAddMS35166ApocalypseUnkFolio3SealBlackHorse.jpg/640px-BritLibAddMS35166ApocalypseUnkFolio3SealBlackHorse.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Palfrey
Riding horse valued in the Middle Ages / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A palfrey is a type of horse that was highly valued as a riding horse in the Middle Ages. It was a lighter-weight horse, usually a smooth gaited one that could amble, suitable for riding over long distances. Palfreys were not a specific breed as horse breeds are understood today.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2015) |
For other uses, see Palfrey (disambiguation).
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/BritLibAddMS35166ApocalypseUnkFolio3SealBlackHorse.jpg/640px-BritLibAddMS35166ApocalypseUnkFolio3SealBlackHorse.jpg)