[[File:Domesticated horses near Novigrad.jpg|thumb|280x280px]]A '''horse''' is a domesticated animal, often used as a mount or pack beast. In the [[Witcher series|novels]], it is the primary method of [[transportation]]. Distances are also often measured in multiples of a "day's ride", which is said to be between 35 and 50 miles per day for very good specimens and perhaps closer to 20 miles per day for "average" animals.
[[File:Domesticated horses near Novigrad.jpg|thumb|280x280px]]A '''horse''' is a domesticated animal, often used as a mount or pack beast. In the [[Witcher series|novels]], it is the primary method of [[transportation]]. Distances are also often measured in multiples of a "day's ride", which is said to be between 35 and 50 miles per day for very good specimens and perhaps closer to 20 miles per day for "average" animals.
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[[File:Skellige wild horses.jpg|thumb|280x280px]]
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In {{Tw3}}, Geralt can use [[Axii sign|Axii]] on wild horses to then ride them. Interestingly enough, this will cause the horse to be permanently ridable assuming it doesn't de-spawn. It can also be used on multiple horses, so Geralt could essentially "tame" an entire herd.
== Horse equipment ==
== Horse equipment ==
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* [[wikipedia:Caparison|Caparison]] – A caparison is a covering, or cloth, laid over a horse, especially a pack animal, or horse of state. It is part of the horse armour known as barding, which was typically wornduringwarfare
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* see [[Horse equipment]] for {{Tw3}} list
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* [[Saddle]] – A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.
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* [[wikipedia:Bridle|Bridle]] – A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. It usually consists of leather headstall, bit and reins
== Notable horses ==
== Notable horses ==
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* [[Roach]] – the name [[Geralt]] gives to all his horses. His preference is for mares. The original name is polish Płotka. It was usually brown horse.
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* [[Roach]] (Polish: ''Płotka)'': the name [[Geralt]] gives to all his horses. His preference is for mares. It was usually a bay horse.
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* [[Kelpie (horse)|Kelpie]] – [[Ciri]]'s mare. She was an incredibly strong, fast and beautiful black horse.
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* [[Kelpie (horse)|Kelpie]]: [[Ciri]]'s mare. She was an incredibly strong, fast, and beautiful black horse.
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* [[Pegasus]] – [[Dandelion]]'s white, gelding. Originalpolishname is Pegaz.
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* [[Pegasus]] (Polish: ''Pegaz''): [[Dandelion]]'s white<ref name=":0">It's a common misconception to call a horse with a white coat "white". In actuality, a true white horse is very rare. One noticeable difference is that a white horse has pink skin while a gray horse will have black skin, even if their hair coat may be white.</ref> gelding
=== {{Tw3}} ===
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* [[Babiyetza]] – [[Dulla kh'Amanni|Dulla]]'s white mare.
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* [[Babiyetza]]: [[Dulla kh'Amanni|Dulla]]'s gray<ref name=":0" /> mare
* [[wikipedia:Equine coat color|Horse coat color terms]] (''eg.'' chestnut, bay)
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* [[wikipedia:Horse#Age|Horse age terms]] (''eg.'' mare, gelding, stallion)
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== Notes and References ==
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Revision as of 19:56, July 27, 2017
A horse is a domesticated animal, often used as a mount or pack beast. In the novels, it is the primary method of transportation. Distances are also often measured in multiples of a "day's ride", which is said to be between 35 and 50 miles per day for very good specimens and perhaps closer to 20 miles per day for "average" animals.
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Geralt can use Axii on wild horses to then ride them. Interestingly enough, this will cause the horse to be permanently ridable assuming it doesn't de-spawn. It can also be used on multiple horses, so Geralt could essentially "tame" an entire herd.
↑ 1.01.1It's a common misconception to call a horse with a white coat "white". In actuality, a true white horse is very rare. One noticeable difference is that a white horse has pink skin while a gray horse will have black skin, even if their hair coat may be white.
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