Table 2: Horse Barding

Warhorse	Padded	Leather	Scale	Chain	Banded	Plate
Light	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Medium	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
Heavy	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

The light warhorse category includes ponies and riding horses (the latter reflects custom and use rather than the ability of the horse to carry actual weight).

Limits: A horse can wear half barding one class heavier than its maximum full barding. Flying creatures are limited to leather and padded barding only.

Padded includes quilted armor.

Scale includes studded leather, brigandine, and ring mail (weights will differ).

Banded includes splint.

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