Horses

Horses are large, fast, quadrupedal hoofed mammals. They run in herds in the wilds—in temperate to cold steppes and forests—and serve a variety of purposes in humanoid societies.

Beasts of burden. Domesticated horses are used for riding and carrying loads, as well as for pulling vehicles for travel, farming, and battle.

Breeds and varieties. Across the world, horse varieties are bred to serve numerous functions. Ponies are smaller and stouter, appropriate for riding by smaller humanoids such as halflings, gnomes, and goblins. Others are bred for speed, for carrying capacity and stamina, or to serve as status symbols of majestic beauty. Most breeds can come in a variety of colors and patterns.