I think such a core thing missing for me from so much fantasy / medieval content is the equestian aspect. A knight should love his horse the way a divorced dad loves his corvett. It should be his prized posession and most trusted companion.
yennefer: are you into horses?
geralt: yes my little pony is a masterpiece of a story
yennefer: i meant like are you a horse person
geralt: ? i'm a witcher