Editing Horse (section)

===Classification by breed and use===
[[File:Storn Cook Highgarden Destrier.JPG|thumb|350px|[[Highgarden]] destrier, by Storn Cook © Fantasy Flight Games]]
*Destriers are tall, strong, splendid animals, often high-spirited. Destriers give [[knight]]s a majestic air at [[tourney]]s. They are normally the most valuable type of horse, being well bred and highly trained but quite expensive.{{Ref|ADWD|9}} Destriers can founder in snow.{{Ref|ADWD|41}}
*Coursers are smaller than destriers but faster,{{Ref|ASOS|47}} fit for war and for hunting. Warhorses are usually coursers, although they may in rare occasions be destriers.{{Refn|group="N"|name=Beric|[[Beric Dondarrion]] mentions "Too many of my men ride rounseys, drays, and mules against foes mounted on coursers and destriers."{{Ref|ASOS|39}}}} The expected mount of knights and nobility when they find themselves in combat or jousting situations.
[[File:Carolina-eade Andal Charger.JPG|thumb|350px|An [[Andal]] charger, by Carolina Eade © Fantasy Flight Games]]
*Chargers are warhorses used on campaign{{Ref|ASOS|38}} and in [[tourney]]s.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}{{Ref|ACOK|2}} Some armored nobles of [[Slaver's Bay]] ride chargers.{{Ref|ASOS|57}}
*Palfreys have an ambling capability which makes them a more comfortable mount for long riding journeys. A well-bred palfrey may be as expensive as a destrier.{{Fact}} Even royalty and high nobility will often be seen riding palfreys,{{Ref|aCoK|17}}{{Ref|aCoK|31}}{{Ref|aCoK|41}} although they are not meant for combat or jousting.
*[[Garron]]s are the only reasonable choice of horse [[beyond the Wall]]. Both the [[Night's Watch]] and the [[free folk]] use them in considerable numbers, both for riding and carrying cargo. Among horses, garrons are notable for their capability to deal with irregular terrain and cold temperatures. Under extreme cold, they fare better than palfreys and far better than destriers, which have considerably higher eating demands and are not particularly capable of dealing with snow.{{Ref|aDwD|41}}{{Ref|aDwD|42}}{{Ref|aDwD|62}} The [[northern mountain clans]] also favor the use of garrons and [[bear-paws]] to facilitate travel.{{Ref|ADWD|42}}
*Rounseys are strong and capable steeds of no particular breeding. Although rounseys are capable war horses, they are relegated to [[hedge knight]]s, squires, and non-knightly men-at-arms. Rounseys are common riding horses and may also be used as [[w:Packhorse|pack animals]].{{Refn|group="N"|name=Beric}}
*[[Sand steed]]s are common in [[Dorne]]. They are smaller than normal warhorses and cannot bear the weight of the armor (barding) that a warhorse usually wears. They are able to run for a day and a half before tiring.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}
*Stots are inferior horses.{{Ref|thk}} 
*[[Zorse]]s are a fierce black-and-white striped horse hybrid from [[Essos]].{{Ref|aGoT|30}} 
*Ponies are noticeably small even when fully grown. They are useful for driving charts, for carrying cargo, and as mounts for smaller riders.{{Ref|AGOT|1}}
*[[Mule]]s are the offspring of a male [[donkey]] and a female horse. They are usually infertile, although it is possible for female mules to breed. Mules are valued for their endurance and versatility for non-combat tasks. Mules are excellent working animals and may be ridden, although they are not meant for combat.{{Refn|group="N"|name=Beric}}
*Drays, also called plow horses, are strong horses meant for heavy tasks. They are not necessarily unfit for riding, although they will not be the best choice for combat situations.{{Ref|aSoS|11}}