Palfrey
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A palfrey is a type of horse that was valued as a riding horse in the Middle Ages. It is not a breed.
A medieval painting of riding horses or palfreys
Breeding
The term 'palfrey' usually meant a more expensive and well bred type of riding horse popular during the Middle Ages,[1] sometimes equalling the Knight's Destrier in price. It was popular with nobles, ladies and knights for riding, hunting and ceremonial use during the medieval period.[2] A palfrey had a smooth, ambling gait.[3] It was an ideal horse for traveling long distances comfortably.
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