02-02-2011, 02:38 AM
Good post Kai!
In Philip Sidnell's book Warhorse: Cavalry in the Ancient World. He points out that one can still maintain a stable seat without a saddle and without stirrups.
I recall reading an article in which the reenactor experimented with riding like one of Alexander's Companions, during a charge against a target he was shoved back on his horse's back but he still managed to generate enough force to knock the target over.
In Philip Sidnell's book Warhorse: Cavalry in the Ancient World. He points out that one can still maintain a stable seat without a saddle and without stirrups.
I recall reading an article in which the reenactor experimented with riding like one of Alexander's Companions, during a charge against a target he was shoved back on his horse's back but he still managed to generate enough force to knock the target over.
Ben.
