Coronnial Horse

=Physical Information=
==General Description==
Coronnial horses are a certain subspecies of horse that is extensively used in Menaskor. They're characterized by a more developed and distributed musculature than the traditional horse, which makes them slower at full sprint but overall stronger and less prone to debilitating injuries.
==Physiology==
These horses are slightly smaller than their counterparts, standing from 130 to 140 cm tall (note: height is measured from the ground to the shoulder blades). However, they weight approximately the same due to their over-developed leg musculature and their higher bone density. It is also of note that they don't have one but three toes: this allows for a better maneuverability in exchange of peak speed.
There have been multiple post-mortem comparisons between traditional horses and coronnial horses, in the hopes of determining the closeness of their species: overall, coronnial horses have a more developed circulatory system and higher lung capacity, presumably to provide sufficient oxygen and nutrients to the horse's higher musculature.
It is theorised that these physiological differences are the reason of the coronnial horse's higher endurance and strength, and lesser speed, but no conclusive results have been reached.
= Diet & Habitat=
==Habitat==
Coronnial horses are mostly present in the south of Menaskor, in the northwest of the western continent. The area is characterized for ample forests and frequent clearings; this is thought to be the cause of their adaptations, which would be an answer to the lack of extensive plains in which raw speed is king, in favor instead of a better maneuverability and often a chance at fighting back predators and recovering afterwards. Although there has been no definitive proof of it, it's widely accepted as true in academic circles due to the presence of the Great Southern Steppe to the south of Menaskor, from which they could have migrated thousands of years ago.
==Diet==
The coronnial horse's diet is simmilar to his cousin's, with a few substitutions to make up for the habitat difference. Domesticated horses are fed a mix of grains, which often changes with the seasons.
Category:Species