Roman Heavy Cavalry Fighting Techniques

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I'm afraid the "Musical Ride" - a dozen or so riders trotting tamely in Indian file in circles just does not have the same effect!! :lol:

I know:wink: ...it was more to show the extremes of the music, lights, flapping flags, flash photography, cheering crowd etc etc etc...and the fact that the Adjutant's, drummer and trumpeter's horses are just standing still. Probably bored to death of another display

Excellent debate though. I don't wish to go off topic TOO much but has anyone considered the logistics required to keep a large number of horses in the field or in barracks? It is something I am researching at the moment. I think that, if nothing else, would limit the number of horses at a cavalry commander's disposal.