12-13-2011, 02:42 AM
Quote:They did use a type of felt pad saddle like this:
[attachment=1915]scytian-saddle.jpg[/attachment]
Most of the time I ride with a pad saddle which I made myself some years ago.
Keeps me sitting firm and even allows some jumping.
http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat.html?fu...380#297157
And as Jurjen already stated, we train regularly without saddles or stirrups.
In my oppinion no saddle improves your seating/balance on a horse and your overall riding.
But I think that is a different topic.
Anyway nice picture of the scytian saddle,
Regards
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
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Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae