Thanks Arne, this was really interesting. I now have some stuff to go away and practise a bit more.

Great vid. , now I have a visual to what I've been reading in cavalry sources. I've sat on the horse maybe five times in my life, about 30 years ago, this faint memory is what I had to go by. Now seeing your videos (this one is not my first) gives me validation of my understanding and better comprehension of mounted combat and much more insight to cutting technics. For the past 8 years I've been researching Polish fencing tradition, I am reluctant to call it a cross-cut art, because it is only, a part of the whole. After all these years, I still don't know how was it done exactly, but I'm convinced that I know what it was. In general, it was a mounted fencing, (a pink elephant in the room, that all the re-creators, but one, that I know of, are ignoring, in their models of Polish fencing. ) Finally over a year a go I was able to translate, from French, Ivanovski's manual for new system of saber for french cavalry 1834. (Reading Ivanowski gave me a whole new perspective) Since then, I've been piecing together this jigsaw puzzle, in the cohesive system. I am convinced that I can confidently claim that I've understood the underlying principles, and I can feel the flow of movement of the governing mechanics of Iwanowski's system. In other words, I've been swinging that Sabre in the air for over a year now, following Ivanowski's instructions for offensive and defensive technics. So finally I got that eureka moment, "Oooo! That's what he means". Essentuly Ivanowski is saying, to no surprise, everything you are saying in this video, about safety of the horse, impotence of balance, and hand movement shown in the instructional figures. ( because of this video, I understand some of the reasons why he curves the path of the hand ). Studying Ivanovski, and applying the principles, I've noticed discrepancies between drown figures and descriptive text, which creates doubt, in my interpretations and more questions than answers. Even practical applications, with a partner, do not clear the confusion. ( on foot of course) Because the instructions were addressed to a seasoned cavalier, certain aspects, that may be so obvious, escape me. So all of this winded introduction leads me to my question, I am stuck at the point of my limits, I need help to clear some doubts, would it be possible to contact you through other channels of communication, and most importantly, would you be willing to help me with Ivanovski, with some of the questions I have? I understand you may be busy, but I could not pass this opportunity.

There are contemporary reports relating to the use of the British 1788 heavy cavalry sword, where the troopers removed their horses ears or hitting their own foot on the downswing.

Great content. It makes me wonder if the crinière and croupiere did double duty to protect the horse's neck and quarters from sword strikes by his own rider. Also, this video really illustrates why the left rear quarter is 'the death zone'.

Here from Zac Evans' channel. This was a very interesting video covering material I'd never even considered. I appreciate the content.

Very interesting! Thank you for making this video! See you in 2023!

Thanks for the great video Arne. Very interesting and it gives me things to practice.

I have to comment, an excellent dominion of the horse.

Really good and interesting. Did not think about that yet. Lately trained much with lances in the style of end 19th century, early 20th century. But sure is applicable to the sabre drills, too. I should do some sabre/sword training in the future considering this information. Thank you very much. And adorable horse. <3

Interesting. I never thought about it 😅

Great stuff! I need to get my horse training going.

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Great video. Soon as my synthetic arming sword arrives I will practice these techniques. I have been practicing saber techniques per US Army cavalry manuals of the mid-nineteenth century. The saber definitely seems easier to use on horseback. After I study both I will post a video. Y’all have a great day.

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"Okay, thank you." ^^

In Indo-Persian culture we use simply extend the sabre arm as we approach the enemy and let the momentum of the horse do all the work.

I have a question. How did Europeans draw a near 6ft Estoc or Koncerz while on horse or even from the ground? They are so long I don't know how they drew them.