31st December 2010, 03:21 PM
The Debauched Sloth Wrote:Worth considering the size of the horses too. As time went on horses were generally bred larger. Though of course there was a difference between horse sizes for light/heavy cavalry.
PLEASE don't tell me you believe the Roman cavalry went into battle on 13.2hh ponies too or I will probably do myself a mischief...if not you!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!