Still working on my Cavalry stuff.

[Sagittarii]

There is a route march being organised down here in Australia next October and we are thinking of doing it as 5thc cavalry.
It is only a short march, 4 days, 2 out and 2 back. Nothing modern other than the unseen support vehicle with first aid etc.
There will be the infantry lugging their stuff, not sure how they are doing as yet.


Thing is, I know nothing about how cavalry of this period would have travelled. Is it plausible for our little unit to carry all we need on pack horses? Did cavalry use pack horses???

Any help is appreciated, or books I should look at?

[Vincula]

-- we are thinking of doing it as 5thc cavalry.

A.D. or B.C. ? :lol:

[John Conyard]

This sounds a great idea, and I'm suitably envious.

There are finds of pack saddles, and throughout history well-equiped horseman have used a string of horses on campaign. I would want a war horse, a traveling horse, a pack horse or mule, plus a hack for my slave.

Write something on your experiences.

[Sagittarii]

Hehe, A.D.

This sounds a great idea, and I'm suitably envious.

There are finds of pack saddles, and throughout history well-equiped horseman have used a string of horses on campaign. I would want a war horse, a traveling horse, a pack horse or mule, plus a hack for my slave.

Write something on your experiences.

If it all comes together catch a plane and come on down. I'll tee up a horse for you.

[John Conyard]

Thank you very much for the offer It's unlikely to happen but the offer is appreciated.

[Sagittarii]

No worries at all. If you can get down here it would be cool.

Still working on my cavalry stuff as time allows.

This is one of our new mares. She is an Australian Stock Horse that we bred. 14.3hh and her first time doing this stuff today. She was broken in in January and has been out of action due to some leg injuries.




Didn't do a real lot with her as we had a big day of shooting cowboy guns off her earlier.