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    Default Re: Why the Late Introduction of Stirrups?

    Yup, a couched charge is possible riding bareback with little reduction in effect if the rider has the the strength to hold tight - the author of the link I posted above mentions doing just that after a girth strap snaps. You would have a greater chance of being unhorsed - hence no doubt why the saddle was eventually invented and adopted since it reduced that chance - but they wouldn't have used the couched charge if it didn't provide an overall military advantage.

    I blame Hollywood, according to them much of history is incorrect and only they can tell you the truth.
    Last edited by Sinner; 08-19-2004 at 14:18.

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