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'''Horses''' are quadrupedal animals used for travel. They may occasionally be eaten, but this is considered in bad taste, and their hides can be tanned into leather.

There are many different varieties of horses found across [[Lore:Tamriel|Tamriel]], but cannot adapt to [[Lore:Vvardenfell|Vvardenfell]]'s harsh climate.{{ref|name=MWGaro|[[Morrowind:Garothmuk gro-Muzgub|Garothmuk gro-Muzgub]]'s dialogue in ''[[Morrowind:Morrowind|Morrowind]]''}} They are bred for many purposes, including combat, sport, and labor. Horses can be outfitted in armor.{{ref|name=OBHA|[[Oblivion:Oblivion|Oblivion]] [[Oblivion:Horse Armor Pack|Horse Armor DLC]]}}{{ref|name=DWH|[[ON:Dwarven War Horse|Dwarven War Horse]] mount appearance and description in [[Online:Online|ESO]]}} As with many creatures, horses can be reanimated by necromancers.{{ref|name=FLC|[[ON:Fang Lair Courser|Fang Lair Courser]] and [[ON:Skeletal Horse|Skeletal Horse]] mount description in [[Online:Online|ESO]]}}

Two [[Lore:Septim Dynasty|Septim]] emperors died from falling off a horse. The first being [[Lore:Cephorus I|Cephorus I]] in {{Year|3E 140}} at sixty-three years old.{{Ref|name=TWQ8|{{Cite Book|The Wolf Queen, v8}}}} The second one was [[Lore:Uriel VI|Uriel VI]] in {{Year|3E 320}}, who despite the efforts of the finest Imperial healers, could not be saved.{{Ref|name=BHOTE4|{{Cite Book|Brief History of the Empire v 4}}}}{{Ref|name=TTET|{{Cite Book|The Third Era Timeline}}}}

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File:AR-activity-Fast Travel.png|The [[Lore:Eternal Champion|Eternal Champion]] on horseback
File:DF-icon-item-Horse.gif|Horse (Daggerfall)
File:SR-creature-Horse (Markarth).jpg|Horse (Skyrim)
File:SR-creature-Horse (Riften).jpg|Horse (Skyrim)
File:SR-creature-Horse (Lakeview Manor).jpg|Horse (Skyrim)
File:SR-creature-Horse (Whiterun).jpg|Horse (Skyrim)
File:SR-creature-Horse (Windhelm).jpg|Horse (Skyrim)
File:ON-creature-Horse.jpg|Horse (ESO)
File:ON-mount-Dwarven War Horse.jpg|An armored horse (ESO)
File:ON-mount-Skeletal Horse.jpg|[[Lore:Necromancy|Skeletal]] Horse (ESO)
File:ON-mount-Mind-Shriven Horse.jpg|A [[Lore:Mind-Shriven|Mind-Shriven]] Horse (ESO)
File:ON-pet-Dire Pony.jpg|A Pony (ESO)
File:SR-concept-6877601217.jpg|Horse statue concept art
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==Notable Horses==
===Arvak===
Arvak is a unique horse found in the Soul Cairn. He and his owner were brought to the Soul Cairn together and separated. He can be temporarily summoned to Tamriel with a spell. 

* '''Found in:''' [[Skyrim:Arvak|Skyrim]]
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File:SR-creature-Arvak.jpg|Arvak (Skyrim)
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===Shadowmere===
[[Lore:Shadowmere|Shadowmere]] is a unique horse associated with the [[Lore:Dark Brotherhood|Dark Brotherhood]]. It is black with red eyes, and is more powerful than most other horses, possibly even immortal.

* '''Found in:''' [[Oblivion:Shadowmere|Oblivion]], [[Skyrim:Shadowmere|Skyrim]]
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File:OB-creature-Shadowmere.jpg|Shadowmere (Oblivion)
File:SR-creature-Shadowmere.jpg|Shadowmere (Skyrim)
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===War Master===
War Master is the steed of the [[Lore:Gods|God]] of War [[Lore:Ebonarm|Reymon Ebonarm]]. War Master is said to be a massive golden stallion who Ebonarm rides into battle. War Master's golden radiance has been compared to a summer's setting [[Lore:Sun|sun]].{{Ref|{{Cite Book|The Ebon Arm}}}}
==Breeds==
===Bay Horse===
A breed of horse in [[Lore:Cyrodiil|Cyrodiil]], with a dark brown color. The [[Lore:Imperial Legion|Imperial Legion]] train many of these as mounts, and they can also be found wild in Cyrodiil.

* '''Found in:''' [[Oblivion:Bay Horse|Oblivion]]
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File:OB-creature-Bay Horse.jpg|Bay Horse (Oblivion)
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===Bay Dun Horse===
A type of horse bred for speed and agility, often used by scouts. {{ref|name=ESOMount|ESO [[ON:Mounts/Horses|mount]] descriptions/Crown Store blurbs}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Bay Dun Horse|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Bay Dun Horse.jpg|Bay Dun Horse (ESO)
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===Black Horse===
Black Horses are a type of horse breed. In [[Lore:Cyrodiil|Cyrodiil]], they are associated with [[Lore:Cheydinhal|Cheydinhal]] and considered the fastest breed in the province.{{Ref|name=OBTovas|[[Oblivion:Tovas Selvani|Tovas Selvani]]'s dialogue in ''[[Oblivion:Oblivion|Oblivion]]''}} Black horses have also been sighted in the wilds of Skyrim.

* '''Found in:''' [[Oblivion:Black Horse|Oblivion]], [[Skyrim:Wild Horse|Skyrim Creation Club]]
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File:OB-creature-Black Horse.jpg|Black Horse (Oblivion)
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===Brown Paint Horse===
A strong variety of horse favored by farmers and traders. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Brown Paint Horse|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Brown Paint Horse.jpg|Brown Paint Horse (ESO)
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===Chestnut Horse===
A breed of horse in [[Lore:Cyrodiil|Cyrodiil]], where they can be found either wild or domesticated.

* '''Found in:''' [[Oblivion:Chestnut Horse|Oblivion]], [[Skyrim:Wild Horse|Skyrim Creation Club]]
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File:OB-creature-Chestnut Horse.jpg|Chestnut Horse (Oblivion)
File:SR-creature-Wild Horse (Chestnut Horse).jpg|Chesnut Horse (Skyrim)
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===Dapple Gray Palfrey===
An intelligent variety of horse favored by nobles. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Dapple Gray Palfrey|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Dapple Gray Palfrey.jpg|Dapple Gray Palfrey (ESO)
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===Imperial Horse===
A fierce white breed.{{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Imperial Horse|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Imperial Horse.jpg|Imperial Horse (ESO)
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===Midnight Steed===
A black breed of horse with exceptional endurance. When bred with a Skyrim ice-horse, it can produce White Mane Horses. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Midnight Steed|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Midnight Steed.jpg|Midnight Steed (ESO)
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===Paint Horse===
The slowest breed of horse in [[Lore:Cyrodiil|Cyrodiil]], where they can be found either wild or domesticated.

* '''Found in:''' [[Oblivion:Paint Horse|Oblivion]]
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File:OB-creature-Paint Horse.jpg|Paint Horse (Oblivion)
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===Palomino Horse===
Palomino Horses are strong, fast horses preferred by couriers and sportsmen. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Palomino Horse|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Palomino Horse.jpg|Palomino Horse (ESO)
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===Piebald Destrier===
Piebald Destriers are warhorses known for their courage and tenacity. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Piebald Destrier|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Piebald Destrier.jpg|Piebald Destrier (ESO)
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===Reachmare===
A type of horse native to the [[Lore:Druadach Mountains|Druadach Mountains]] in [[Lore:The Reach|the Reach]] known for their tenacity, fighting spirit and hardiness.{{ref|[[Online:Contraband R#Reachmare Horse Blanket|Reachmare Horse Blanket]] item description in [[Online:Online|ESO]]}} They can be temperamental and it is hard to earn their trust.{{ref|{{Cite Book|Flora and Fauna of the Druadach Mountains}}}}
* '''Found in:''' [[Lore:Flora and Fauna of the Druadach Mountains|Lore]]

===Shadowghost Horse===
Shadowghost Horses are found on misty nights when the moons are dark. They are not known to be bred, and are only found in the wild. Because of this, they are captured by Shadowghost Wranglers, who break them for riding.{{ref|name=ESOMount}} Shadowghost ponies are said to appear on nights during Witches Festival near the graves of children, and are easily caught if lured with a carrot or apple.{{ref|name=ESOPet|ESO [[Online:Non-Combat Pets|pet]] descriptions/Crown Store blurbs}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Shadowghost Horse|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Shadowghost Horse.jpg|Shadowghost Horse (ESO)
File:ON-pet-Shadowghost Pony.jpg|Shadowghost Pony (ESO)
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===Skyrim Ice-Horse===
A variety of horse presumably found in Skyrim. When bred with a Midnight Steed, it can produce a White Mane Horse. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:White Mane Horse (mount)|Lore]]

===Sorrel Horse===
A dependable{{ref|name=ESOMount}} brown breed of horse.

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Sorrel Horse|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Sorrel Horse.jpg|Sorrel Horse (ESO)
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===White Horse===
White Horses are a type of horse breed. In [[Lore:Cyrodiil|Cyrodiil]], they are associated with [[Lore:Anvil|Anvil]] and considered the strongest breed in the province.{{Ref|name=OBClesa|[[Oblivion:Clesa|Clesa]]'s dialogue in ''[[Oblivion:Oblivion|Oblivion]]''}} The southern [[Lore:Nibenese|Nibenese]] county of [[Lore:Leyawiin|Leyawiin]] uses the Ivory Horse as their coat of arms. But its origins are unknown and is associated with a couple myths. One tradition ties it to the ancient hero, [[Lore:Pelinal Whitestrake|Pelinal Whitestrake]] but one from the [[Lore:Merethic Era|days of myth]] claims that [[Lore:Blackwood|Blackwood]] was the home to a white horse of divine strength and shining beauty that protected the [[Lore:Niben River|Niben River]]'s banks.{{Ref|name=TGTL|{{Cite Book|Traveler's Guide to Leyawiin}}}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Oblivion:White Horse|Oblivion]]
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File:OB-creature-White Horse.jpg|White Horse (Oblivion)
File:OB-LeyawiinShield.png|Leyawiin's coat of arms
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===White Mane Horse===
A cross between a Midnight Steed and a Skyrim ice-horse. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:White Mane Horse (mount)|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-White Mane Horse.jpg|White Mane Horse (ESO)
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===White-Gold Imperial Courser===
A variety created after years of extensive breeding, said to be the most beautiful horse in all of Tamriel and owned only by the wealthiest.{{ref|name=ESOMount}} White-Gold ponies are said to have been bred as the birthday present for a noble's daughter, though it is debated throughout Cyrodiil which family claims this prestige.{{ref|name=ESOPet}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:White-Gold Imperial Courser (mount)|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-White-Gold Imperial Courser.jpg|White-Gold Imperial Courser (ESO)
File:ON-pet-White-Gold Imperial Pony.jpg|White-Gold Imperial Pony (ESO)
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===Winter Dapple Gray===
A dappled gray horse. Looks fashionable when bedecked with festive garland.

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Winter Garland Dapple Gray|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Winter Garland Dapple Gray.jpg|Winter Garland Dapple Gray (ESO)
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===Witch Knight Charger===
A variety of horse bred by the Reachmen during their invasion of High Rock, inspired by the horses of the Breton mounted knights. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Witch Knight Charger|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Witch Knight Charger.jpg|Witch Knight Charger (ESO)
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===Yokudan Charger===
The '''Yokudan Charger''' is a breed found in the [[Lore:Alik'r|Alik'r Desert]] of [[Lore:Hammerfell|Hammerfell]].{{Ref|name=LOTYC|{{Cite Book|Legend of the Yokudan Chargers}}}} They are descendants of the gray Yokudan Warhorses brought from [[Lore:Yokuda|Yokuda]] by the [[Lore:Ra Gada|Ra Gada]].{{Ref|name=ONYokudan|[[Online:Gray Yokudan Charger|Gray Yokudan Charger]] mount description in [[Online:Online|ESO]]}}{{Ref|name=ACTB|{{Cite Book|A Child's Tamriel Bestiary}}}} These horses are exceptional for their ability to traverse the Alik'r Desert's terrain, unlike other horse breeds. They are also the primary steed of choice for the [[Lore:Gallants of Hammerfell|Gallants of Hammerfell]], the knights of the province. The [[Lore:Redguard|Redguard]] family in [[Lore:Aswala Stables|Aswala Stables]] breed and exclusively sell Yokudan Chargers.{{Ref|name=LOTYC}} The Galvanic Storm Steed is a breed of Yokudan Charger that is infused with the magic of [[Lore:Storm Atronach|Storm Atronachs]].{{Ref|name=ONGalvanic|[[Online:Galvanic Storm Steed|Galvanic Storm Steed]] mount description in [[Online:Online|ESO]]}}

* '''Found in: '''[[Online:Gray Yokudan Charger|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Gray Yokudan Charger.jpg|Yokudan Charger (ESO)
File:ON-creature-Gray Yokudan Charger.jpg|A Gray Yokudan Charger (ESO)
File:ON-card-Galvanic Storm Steed.png|The Galvanic Storm Steed (ESO)
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===Yokudan Warhorse===
The '''Yokudan Warhorse''' was a breed from [[Lore:Akos Kasaz|Akos Kasaz]], the largest island on Yokuda. These horses were brought across the [[Lore:Eltheric Ocean|Eltheric Ocean]] by [[Lore:Yaghoub|Yaghoub]],{{Ref|name=LOTYC}} who later founded [[Lore:Sentinel|Sentinel]].{{Ref|name=STJOA|{{Cite Book|Sentinel, the Jewel of Alik'r}}}} These horses live on through the Yokudan Charger of modern-day Alik'r and because of this, some people call the original warhorses, the Forebear.{{Ref|name=LOTYC}}{{Ref|name=ACTB}}

==Other Horses==
===Frost Mare===
Frost Mares are horses of solid ice, thought to be from the icy plane of [[Lore:Takubar|Takubar]].{{ref|[[Lore:Elder Scrolls Online - Crown Store Showcase|Elder Scrolls Online - Crown Store Showcase]]}} 

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Frost Mare|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Frost Mare.jpg|Frost Mare (ESO)
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===Nightmare Courser===
Nightmare Coursers are flaming black horses that may have been created or influenced by Mehrunes Dagon. {{ref|name=ESOMount}}

* '''Found in:''' [[Online:Nightmare Courser|ESO]]
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File:ON-mount-Nightmare Courser.jpg|Nightmare Courser (ESO)
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==Notes==
*Some [[Lore:Dwemer|Dwarven]] [[Lore:Vamidium|vamidiums]] were constructed in the shape of horses.
*Conjurers are able to compel [[Lore:Elemental Daedra|Atronachs]] to adopt the form of horses.

==References==
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[[Category:Lore-Creatures-Mammals]]