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An interesting article on the Telegraph (UK) site about the attempted Soviet invasion of Poland in 1920, which featured some of the last major cavalry battles on the European continent.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jh ... zam115.xml

Roy

Thank you for the explanation. IMO this is a very valuable and productive discussion, documenting and illuminating a little-known instance of modern mounted warfare and its evolving doctrine.

That is a very interesting action shot, and one I never saw before. What leapt out at me was the way the carbine was braced across the arm. Was this ever actually done in the field? The first thought that occurred to me was "that muzzle is awfully close to the horse's ears." or perhaps it just looks ...

Welcome to the board, taldozer. Roy Elderkin posts frequently here.

I would add <i>On Horsemanship</i> by Xenophon, from the oldies-but-goodies category.

Also <i>The Caprilli Papers</i> by Federico Caprili.

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end ...

I hear that parts of "Ran" were shot in West Canada, because of the wide-open spaces and relative availability of horses and experienced riders for the cavalry sequences.

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

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<br />Mounted Police training with troops prior to the 2002 Olympics.

http://holscher.blogspot.com/2006/03/blog-post.html

Pat
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Ah, McFarlane... Being a comics pro, I am not unfamiliar with this enterprise. Todd McFarlane, the master of it all, started out doing comic art and is best known for the "Spawn" character. The detail on these models is generally very good, though the German Shepherd fancier in me figures they could ...

Interesting. I wonder who did the sculpture?

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

I saw some Haflingers at the local fair last year. Cute, but solidly built. I wouldn't mind having either them or some nice Fjords.

And thanks for the photos!

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

Those are some great drawings, and weaving that pannier so small must have been a pain on the fingers. I'd love to see the models when those come out. Thanks again!

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

Nice pics. I especially like the climbing mule. Thank you muchly!

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

And what about Hong Kong, which has very little in the way of space or resources but is an economic powerhouse? Culture, ideas and attitude make a ton of difference.

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

Oh, with all the publicity around this case, I don't know if this oxygen thief will want to show his face around that neighborhood any more. This is one of those times that I regret that public whippings are out of style these days.

Monique MacNaughton

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Toronto officers stage emotional tribute to police horse killed while on duty

http://www.macleans.ca/topstories/news/shownews.jsp?content=n030635A

The man responsible hardly deserves to be called a "man".

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end ...

With those desert cammies AND the ribbons AND the beret and cigar, (if that's what it is), he looks like some sleazy third-world dictator.

I wouldn't blame the military folks at all if they are manfully fighting an urge to drag him off that horse for some private time in a dark alley.

Monique ...

This blog features, in its latest update, Mayor Nagin of New Orleans in the Mardi Gras parade, mounted on what appears to be a police horse:

http://sweetness-light.com/

Somehow I wouldn't be looking to him as an example of horsemanship [hno](and woefully wrong on some other levels that will be ...

I agree, the armor with the wings looks pretty awesome, and the psychological effect of seeing these guys coming at you must have been overwhelming.

I think I have to see this movie...

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't end well!</i>

Kelton, I'd say your son turned out very well. Any father would be proud.

Now for the horse (which is also a show-stopper) Pardon me for massive naivete, but I don't believe I've seen such a bitting rig before...

Monique MacNaughton

<i>Stories that begin with "Last seen in a bar" generally don't ...

Very interesting summary, and one I might find useful for my own referential purposes. Thanks!

Monique MacNaughton
Coydog Press
http://coydog.fateback.com

Nothing like 100% honesty, always a rare quality, though whoever came up with the snappy and memorable "Loose lips sink ships!" would also be worthy of special recognition.

Monique MacNaughton
Coydog Press
http://coydog.fateback.com