Wild Horses and Their Relatives in the Middle Ages

Anastasija Ropa, PhD, is a scholar of history, literature and language, whose first book, Historical Horsemanship in Medieval Arthurian Romance, brought together her fascination with history, Arthurian legend and horses. Formerly lead researcher at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education, she is also a horse owner and trainer, who implements historical methods of horsemanship in her daily routines. She is also co-editor of the pioneering Cheiron: The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History and of Rewriting Equestrian History book series.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsList of ImagesIntroduction: Defining the Wild AnimalChapter 1: Wild Horses in Medieval LiteratureChapter 2: Wild Horses and Asses in EncyclopaediasChapter 3: Wild, Feral and Free-Living Horses in the Everyday Life of Medieval SocietyChapter 4: “Unwilding” or Taming Wild Horses for Human UseBibliography

A detailed, interesting and engaging book that presents a thorough review of medieval thought on the status of horses, both wild and domestic.