Would Eorzeans ever actually use horses IC?

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I dont see horses being a common sight in Eorzea.

Chocobos seem far cheaper to import (Ishgard is a lot closer than the far east).

But the GC text for the warhorses seems to imply some superiority.

 

It would seem to me, horses are a luxury or more for those that can aford the purchase + delivery costs (like the richer caravans).