Rouncey Rouncey The term rouncey (also spelt rouncy or rounsey) was used during the Middle Ages to refer to an ordinary, all-purpose horse. They were used for riding, but could also be trained for war. It was not unknown for them to be used as pack horses. While the destrier is the most well-known warhorse of the Medieval era, it was the least common, and coursers were often preferred for hard battles. Both were expensive, highly trained horses prized by knights and nobles, and the poorer knight, squire or man-at-arms would use a rouncey for fighting. A wealthy knight would provide
Rules for a Knight of Hawke's work, "those who are able to separate the book's wisdom from its author might find a certain charm in its formulations." Lindgren concluded that "It is hard to summon up much irritation with Hawke in his latest literary effort." "Kirkus Reviews" gave an unfavorable review of "Rules for a Knight", calling the book "Just the thing for those who want their New Age nostrums wrapped in medieval kit." The review also took issue with the historical accuracy of the book in its descriptions of knights and life in 15th century Cornwall. Carrie R. Wheadon of the website Common