Steppe Pony War Horse (Not Available)
The Steppe Pony was well-suited for the hit-and-run warfare presented by roaming bands of warriors.
Steppe ponies were deceptive in that they appeared with short legs, with bodies built close to the ground. Standing, on average, about 13 hands tall, the pony was ideal for use in darting quick distances and could turn on a dime, affording the marauding horse archer the ultimate platform in the way of harassing or chasing down one's enemy.
Steppe ponies were also highly adaptable to most environments. As grass was their primary food source, feeding across the continent was not an issue. Their natural heavy coats allowed for them to stay cool in the summers and brave the worst of the winters. Additionally, their low center of gravity offered up unprecedented control and speed over short distances. Their resilience also extended to their ability to quickly and instinctively recover from a fall by rolling back up to a stand.
Drawbacks of the use of steppe ponies lay in their lack of stamina. Remounts would have to be a part of any roaming force so recently used ponies could receive breaks from having undergone previous battles. It was not uncommon to see large groups of men and even larger groups of ponies marching or herding across borders in search of the next plunder. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Steppe Pony
War Horse
Introduction: Not Available
Dimensions:
Suggested Weight: Various
Required Crew: 1 or 2
Known Operators: Various.
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