Quote Originally Posted by HopAlongBunny
You might find that re-charging helps a bit. I really noticed this with the light lancers: charge_make contact and dbl click away from the unit quickly; reform and re-charge; works much better with pairs to keep unit under continuous cav charge.
Yup ... charge and re-charge.
I usually keep my cav in wedge formation; helps break apart enemy lines and it appears to help in breaking off the attack so I can pull back a little and then charge again.