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Horses where "decorated" with cloth in medieval times, cf. this image

https://fotos.mediafreedom.at/theater/sonstiges/xl/31-honori...

Symbiote on June 12, 2024 [–]

The caparison also served as a light armour, which could deflect or reduce the impact of arrows.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caparison

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