Khitan Iron Hooves were compact in build, with short, sturdy limbs and small, round but tough hooves that rare…
Khitan Iron Hooves were compact in build, with short, sturdy limbs and small, round but tough hooves that rarely cracked. Nimble-footed, they moved easily even across rugged terrain. Calm in nature, tolerant of rough feed, quick to gain weight, long-lived, and able to carry riders or loads, they were the most common breed of horse in the Liao dynasty.