Late Roman Cavalry and Artillery - Comitatus Website Update

[John Conyard]

Thank you for your comments, we'll take them on board. I have to admit that while I appreciate the work that goes into making Roman artillery, currently I spend much of my time on a horse. We'll update these articles on the web-site over the next few weeks.

With regard to the wooden framed saddle I think we are beginning to understand the need for the wooden saddle tree to be at least partially flexible, or even hinged, across the horses back. It would keep the stretch marks visible on leather saddle covers, allow for the easy removal of such covers as with the Carlisle finds, and allow the saddle to fit more than one horse with comfort. I can't pretend that is the way it was done. It just seems to make sense at present!