Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Equipage likes to pull carts, but he is teased incessantly by other horse dragons who consider it a servant's job—something no self-respecting horse dragon would do. He is very embarrassed by the whole issue, so he often avoids his herd entirely so he can run around with his cart. It makes him feel like he is strong and doing something useful, even when the cart is empty and he is running in circles. When pressured, he is prone to break into a firey, almost hellhorse-like rage, even though he doesn't have any fire magic. The fire is provided by his mate, Nukerwave.