ANST - RE: ANTS - A Snow Diary... (fwd) (PG-13)

[Decker, Terry D.]

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> You *do* have chains for that Harley, yah?
> 
> Um, to get this back on topic:  Harley, large, powerful warhorse, prized by
> Danes and the Southern tribes who wore leather and studded armor.
> 
> Catherine
> 
>   >>
>
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>Hmmm, weird mental image . . .Trying to put chains on the feet of a warhorse.
>. .
>
>tyrca

Not so weird.  Hoof coverings of fabric, leather and rope have been used
for various purposes, including traction on difficult surfaces.  I don't
think they did hobnail horseshoes, but it wouldn't surprise me if
someone had tried it.

Bear
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