Saddle, Lance and Stirrup

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Richard Alvarez

In researching my book Mounted Combat: A Guide for Training Horse and Rider, I frequently came across a number of misconceptions regarding the practical realities of shock combat, more specifically the technique for using a couched lance on horseback. These misconceptions cropped up in various books, and in articles and discussions carried out on line.