Horses are a mainstay of medieval fantasy. But how common were they really? Before the industrial evolution most people were peasants. Was it mostly the upper class that had horses? Could horses comparable to owning a luxury car in today's relative richness?
You may be interested in two responses I have written to similar topics: When did horses cease to be symbols of status for the wealthy, aristocratic, and/or noble, if at all?, and Before automobiles, how available were horses?