Intro
The Dragon Horse is very much a horse of legend, they were notable for their extreme endurance and are said to have been able to travel great distances without growing tired.
Origins
Thought to have been discovered during the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) when a few of the mares were captured in Qinghai. As the name indicates, this isn’t just a robust horse type. They are named for the horny growths that can often be found on their foreheads. In our collective superstitious past, it stands to reason that those growths might have been thought to indicate a ‘chosen’ or ‘special’ animal.
While the Dragon Horse is long extinct, these strange horny growths that belie their genetics live on in the modern day Datong breed of China and the Moyle horse in the USA (we found pics of the Moyle with growths).
Features
Average height 12.8 hands
Physique
Head had straight or slightly convex profile
Neck is short and thick
Chest is deep
Legs are sturdy
Hooves are hard
Traditional colors
Most colors
Temperament
Brave and intelligent
Use
Military mount