04-06-2001, 05:44 AM
Salve,<br>
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A major difference with modern horses would also be that in Roman times mounts were generally not shod and may for this reason have usually travelled on the gravel paths besides the metalled roads to reduce wear. Though horse shoes were known, these were primarily used for animal with problems with their hooves. In addition to regular type of horse shoes detachable horse shoes known as hipposandals were used. In Byzantine times horses were shod as a precaution against crow's feet.<br>
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Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
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A major difference with modern horses would also be that in Roman times mounts were generally not shod and may for this reason have usually travelled on the gravel paths besides the metalled roads to reduce wear. Though horse shoes were known, these were primarily used for animal with problems with their hooves. In addition to regular type of horse shoes detachable horse shoes known as hipposandals were used. In Byzantine times horses were shod as a precaution against crow's feet.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
