Hobilar vs. Hobelar — What's the Difference?

(historical) An English medieval light cavalryman.

Hobelars were a type of light cavalry, or mounted infantry, used in Western Europe during the Middle Ages for skirmishing. They originated in 13th century Ireland, and generally rode hobbies, a type of light and agile horse.

A type of mounted infantry, during the Middle Ages, who rode on hobbies.