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Originally Posted by Mark Conley Big heavy armour plated knights needed big horses to carry them...even at its best, a complete enclosing armour suit can weigh 80 pounds or better.  |
A full harness is just 45-50 pounds. That number includes the saddle and other things. A knight could do elaborate things in their armour and presents to show off their skills. The english longbow men could shoot a lot more accurately than the mamluks could.