Introduction of the stirrup

[Tasia]

Salve,

I've been doing a lot of research on ancient horses and horse tack and have come across a lot of information indicating that the stirrup was likely develop by the Chinese within the first three centuries. There have been references of stirrups in some form even earlier. Though it didn't seem to 'catch on' until it hit Europe much later.

I have a lot of interest in Roman horses and the Roman cavalry so am browsing through all the topics on this subject!

Tasia