Roman Cavalry

Cavalry Research


The History of the Equites Taifali
The origins of the Late Roman Cavalry unit stationed in Northern Britain in the 4th Century.

Adventures in the Roman Cavalry Part 1
Comitatus' initial development of a new kind of British cavalry re-enactment.

Adventures in the Roman Cavalry Part 2
Roman saddle choices and using the kontos.

Adventures in the Roman Cavalry Part 3
Saddle improvements and skills learned.

Recreating the Roman Cavalry
Summary of the research and experimental findings to date.

Roman Horse Armour
Photos of Roman Horse Armour made by group member Mark Capel

Not In The Saddle - My Greek Riding Experience
Riding the Greek way...























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