Roman Cavalry

COMITATUS - The Home Of Roman Cavalry In Britain

Our Roman Cavalry squadron is the largest in Britain, pushing authenticity and experimental research to new heights for the period. We reconstruct Roman cavalrymen from the Republican period through to the fall of Constantinople. However we specialise in recreating the late Roman cavalry unit, the Equites Taifali.

Using various styles of reconstructed four-horned saddles, as well as steppe saddles introduced in the mid 4th century, we put on professional presentations all over the country. We can demonstrate the development of the Roman cavalryman, his armour and equipment. Our full cavalry display includes demonstrating control of the horse without stirrups, using the kontos - a 4m long spear held in both hands - at the gallop, the spectacular damage inflicted by sharp weapons on static targets, attacking infantry formations in the 'Cantabrian Circle' with javelins, darts and horseback archery and riding down specially trained stunt legionaries with javelins, throwing darts, swords and lances. After the display, the public get the chance to meet the riders and pet the horses.

Contact us by email to arrange to hire us for an event.