Horses in the Middle Ages seems to disappear from record during the 17th century. Many modern draft breeds claim some link to the medieval "great horse," with some historians considering breeds such as the Percheron, Belgian and Suffolk Punch likely descendants of the destrier. However, other historians discount this theory, since the historical record suggests the medieval warhorse was quite a different 'type' to the modern draught horse. Such a theory would suggest the war horses were crossed once again with "cold blooded" work horses, since war horses, and the destrier in particular, were renowned for their hot-blooded nature. Throughout the period, horses were rarely
Oh, What a Knight! showing theaters in South Dakota, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Montana, and Missouri. The film was also shown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada by the Province Theatre. "The Moving Picture News" and "The Moving Picture World" were both neutral in their review of the film, giving neither specific praise nor criticism of the production. "The New York Dramatic Mirror" review was positive: "This idea has been used quite recently in an Independent film, but not nearly so effectively as in the hands of the capable Thanhouser players. They give the farcical events an air of