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.

Equestria prides herself as a free spirit. She lives without rules or obligations, doing whatever she likes without any sort of repression. This leads her to having a very carefree attitude toward everything, including serious matters. Though she is friendly and sociable and a generally well-meaning dragon, she is also excessively honest and often acts in a rude manner without knowing it. She's blunt in the way she speaks, never caring how her words affect others or herself. And, while it doesn't bother some, it has been known to seriously hurt others. This isn't helped by Equestria's belief that she can do no wrong and is perfect in every way, even when she faces defeat or a mistake, she simply passes it off as bad luck or an unfortunate twist of fate, never of her own imperfection. Equestria is a big believer of fate and destiny, practically letting it rule her life. She buys into every bit of superstition she hears and bases most all her decision making on the ways of it.