How the Vikings started the worldwide distribution of gaited horses
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 04:02
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Some horses have special gaits, which are more comfortable for the rider than walk, trot or gallop. Now, a study by an international research team has revealed that these gaited horses most likely originated in the 9th century medieval England. From there they were brought to Iceland by the Vikings and later spread all over Europe and Asia.