Sub-Roman Britain (Cavalry etc)

[Carvettia]

Fell ponies were used as the official horse of Sub-Roman British cavalry.

Assuming that anything even existed that we could call 'official horse of Sub-Roman British cavalry'. Which I think there is no evidence for.

And also assuming that there was a "Fell pony" in those days, which we have no evidence for either way.

My comments were meant as cautionary. I would not insist that Fells or any other "breed" were an official choice (if there was such a thing) because they didn't exist as breeds then, only local types. In fact even my own FP Museum site says "There may or may not have been a settled "stamp" of animal in the area but we can't make sweeping statements on the matter. ... Animals were described by their suitability to various jobs, such as pack work, draught or riding; so they were types rather than breeds." Any of our native breeds' ancestors as mentioned in previous posts would have been well up to the job.

I trust ArthuroftheBritons is merely jesting at my expense!