Roman Cavalry Had No Stirrups 😳 Here's How Their Saddle Worked

Roman cavalrymen rode without stirrups—but they had a distinctive solution.

The Roman four-horned saddle featured a wooden frame covered in leather, with raised supports at the front and rear. Reinforced horns helped provide a more secure riding position during demanding mounted movement.

But the saddle did not replace horsemanship. Roman cavalrymen still needed extensive practice to control their horses, use weapons and maneuver at speed.

This cinematic reconstruction explores a remarkable piece of Roman military equipment and the riding skill required to use it. 🐎⚔️

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