The number of horses drawing a coach was also a sign of wealth and power. The King always used 8 horses, the Queen had 6, etc. But only two of the horses, those closest to the coach, pulled the load. The others were just there for show! The number of horses in the royal stables grew from one reign to another: the 382 horses in 1684 grew to 700 in 1715 and more than 2,000 in 1787! The stables were also home to the École des Pages (Squire School), where young noblemen designated by the King trained to become cavalry officers, the most prestigious corps of the French army. To be admitted they had to be 15 years old, be at least “five feet two inches” (1.68 m) tall, “be a well-built person” and provide proof of nobility, which was checked by the King’s genealogist.
Spectacular.
The number of horses drawing a coach was also a sign of wealth and power. The King always used 8 horses, the Queen had 6, etc. But only two of the horses, those closest to the coach, pulled
the load. The others were just there for show! The number
of horses in the royal stables grew from one reign to another:
the 382 horses in 1684 grew to 700 in 1715 and more than 2,000 in 1787! The stables were also home to the École des Pages (Squire School), where young noblemen designated by the King trained to become cavalry officers, the most prestigious corps of the French army. To be admitted they had to be
15 years old, be at least “five feet two inches” (1.68 m) tall, “be a well-built person” and provide proof of nobility, which was checked by the King’s genealogist.
please note. a carriage drawn by SIX HORSES is A reserve solely to a SOVEREIGN .... God bless our Elizabeth.
I have to make a visit to your fabulous farm!
in old time rich people have cars NOW rich people have horses
رائع جدا 👏👏👏
Poor horses…
Why do you guys just blind fold your own horses
Blinkers are used to reduce distractions and keep the horses from unexpected panic.