The Centurion and his horse questions.

[Caius Fabius]

Yes speculating is OK when discussing this kind of unproven theory. One of the applications of this type of information is in reenactment. Most of us will agree that presenting a reenactment impression should avoid speculative information when at all possible. In this case given the shortage of mounts in the roman reenactment community one probably should not consider mounting a Centurion unless all others that were known to be mounted ( Cavalry, higher ranking officers etc ) were accommodated first. Even then it would probably
be a good idea to explain that this particular Centurion is riding because he is a Senior Centurion, Camp perfect, injured or other known reason and that it was not known whether all Centurions would have a horse on the march.

I would say "Horse apples" :lol: !
If you have a centurion inpression and a horse, mount him up, you have historical proof in records. Centurions, especially of the cohort command and first cohort were known to be wealthy men. Of course, it would help if the centurion also has a couple of slaves, a mule, or a oxcart with his gear and at least 40+ miles marching around. I mean, how often in real life did a centurion run around with 4-6 men under his command? If you want to be realistic, the horse is easier to explain than the lack of warm bodies in formation.