$4.00Ardennes, draft horse

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Horses from the Ardennes region were used as war horses in the Crusades in the 11th century by knights led by Godfrey of Bouillon. They were used during the 17th century by Marshal Turenne as remounts for his cavalry.[7] In the French Revolution, they were considered to be the best artillery horse available, due to their temperament, stamina and strength. Today, the breed is used mainly for meat, due to its extensive musculature. The horses have been used throughout history as war horses, both as cavalry mounts and to draw artillery, and are used today mainly for heavy draft and farm work, meat production and competitive driving events. In France, Ardennes stallions stand about 1.62 metres (16 hands) high, and mares about 1.60 metres (15.3 hands),[13] while in Belgium these are the maximum allowable heights.   In order to fit 32mm (human) models, I suggest scaling this horse to a height of 30 to 33mm.