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.

Farasi wa Matumaini is Swahili for "Horse of Hope". He seems to think that he is merely a pegasus instead of a dragon.  This abnormal equine-looking dragon enjoys going for rides with humans. His hooves are solid silver instead of keratin as typical horse hooves usually are. He speaks quite often, and seems to love to do so. He will sit for hours upon hours, simply rambling on and on about himself. His breath appears to cure chicken pox, though scientists aren't sure. He insists that his breath cures more than that; "Cancer, malaria, something better than wimpy chicken pox!" he once stated. He doesn't like "sciencey-stuff" touching his body, so scientists are still baffled about this talkative horse-relative.