Knight's horse: How did a medieval knight handle his horse in battle? (I demonstrate the basics.)

How a knight might have been able to manoeuver his horse on the battlefield.
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[@nija_2587]

Ghost looks like he's constantly having haunting flashbacks

[@chefLMP]

This made me laugh *so* hard

[@royalrenegadee]

it's the pink around the eyes and light irises, they give horses major PTSD face haha

[@Ashley-lt2rc]

Hahahaha! Probably thinking about plastic bags

[@GiraffeFeatures]

It fought at Agincourt for the French in a previous life

[@toughdawg]

Omagod True

[@amypoucher995]

This horse is like dude are we going to ride or what.

[@cheryllosier2393]

LOL!!

[@jogargus1277]

yeah,,,,,stop talking. How do they put up with us?!

[@jdee8521]

Fabulous knowledge I learnt. Great job.God Bless

[@leinardesteves3987]

He's like 😳

[@otterbeans]

Ghost would have definitely been a top ranking horse. Not only is his color perfectly uniform, but his conformation is also gorgeous. What a perfectly built animal.

[@brooksequine7621]

Guess you are not from the European Judges box to allow Approved stallions . Lots of people have stallions but should NEVER BE allowed to put their fingers there . This man is a horseman and clearly can handle a stallion but ... I'm doubtful that Ghost is an approved stallion .

[@brooksequine7621]

Otterbein : Said as a perfect AMATEUR .

[@gomes7703]

Ghost is a lusitanian horse if am not wrong

[@brooksequine7621]

@Maddie S Gomes ???? What in the world are you talking about ?????

[@OnceAgainICantSleep]

@Maddie S He's a Lusitano! Found the info in an article!

[@Athena908]

What a handsome man!!! I suppose the human isn’t too bad looking either ;)

[@sarciguy2462]

3 sum 🤣

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

@James Evans Ceo type, actually. He's co founder and CEO of Rebellion. Rebellion did those Sniper Elite games.

[@SzajKornik]

Holy hell so hes one of us

[@DeadPidgen]

boy sick

[@guilhermedarosa7426]

@@himanshuwilhelm5534 HOLY SHIT, I had no idea about that, I've got all Sniper Elite games on Steam.

[@bcaye]

I can't get enough of how well you treat your beautiful horses and how much they obviously trust you. If you never accomplished anything else in your life, that would be plenty.

[@dfgdfg_]

I believe the gentleman is also the head of a distinguished game studio and was awarded an OBE for services to that industry. Multi-talented!

[@jackrobinson1073]

@@dfgdfg_ which studio?

[@michaelrankine1825]

Steeds in those days was shires

[@ModernKnight]

No, Shires were bred in Victorian times to pull carts. Medieval war horses were Iberian breeds and similar mid sized horses.

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

@@jackrobinson1073 "Rebellion".

[@eooyz2696]

The thing I feel that many who have not ridden a lot do not understand is the bond between the horse and rider. From when I've talked with friends it seems they believe that horses are ridden in the same way you would drive a vehicle, which it is not. Given that the rider and horse have trained together, the horse will learn exactly what the riders wants through aids that even the rider didn't take notice of. For example a slight shifting of your weight could mean that the horse should move over slightly to one side, get ready to change gait, speed up or slow down. This means that after riding the same horse for a while most movement feels more like you're just thinking of what you want the horse to do and the horse does it, its an amazing feeling.

[@JennyKenobi09]

I had that bond with a horse I used to work with. I didn't need my leg but used my voice and he went

[@frostfang1]

Yea. Its like the difference between different cars and different brands. You can feel the difference in how it responds, but with a horse that feeling goes both ways.

[@alexk7973]

Also they learn to trust the rider and might go through some situations calmly with one person and freak out with a stranger, as they need to know you can handle it. Many will even test unknown riders and will be percieved as “bad“ or “naughty“ even though they are just making sure you're up to the job of being the boss.

[@maxwatkins5166]

As an amateur biker i like the saying - 4 wheels moves the body, 2 wheels moves the soul. I can only imagine what 6 legs, 4 eyes, 2 hearts and many hands can move/create.

[@grungebunny0290]

Beautifully summed up.

[@lucy.f3r616]

my horse can totally back up, leg yield, and even halt to canter transitions.... when she's spooking

[@eventerkeira]

Honestly same lol

[@pdbabe]

Too funny

[@pdbabe]

Mine do everything fine and side pass around spooky things or just stop and look and then carry on

[@lucy.f3r616]

@@pdbabe aww lucky, mines actually pretty bombproof tbh, just very nappy in the cold and she will use any excuse to bolt us both home xD

[@pdbabe]

Lucy Crocombe lol the worst direction to be under a bolting horse. I own Thrive Equine Rescue and I try to correct those types of behaviors before they go to their forever homes. Can’t go too fast with their nose on their butt. I think David Archer has a good video on stopping a bolting horse

[@galahaddayne]

Horsemanship in the middle ages was indeed a very important skill, Ghost is absolutely magnificent, a very handsome horse. Glad to see him in a video after so long.

[@wobblysauce]

+

[@Pointillax]

I award this horse top ranking goodest of boys destrier title

[@lazygardens]

I read somewhere that the cost of a good war horse and the cost of the wardrobe for a high ranking woman going to the king's court were not only about the same, but the ratio stayed constant for a long time. Different forms of battle, I guess.

[@pic4315]

Brexit Monger what car do you have?

[@colemarie9262]

Ha! Absolutely true, not many people recognize just how necessary the two forms of battle were to each other... and still are lol

[@colemarie9262]

Brexit Monger hope it was a wedding dress!!

[@tbpopje]

What about a horse back then and a car today ?

[@LilFrg]

“Well how do you go sideways? Well like this” LOL good boy Ghost XD anyone who rides or does dressage knows it’s a bit more difficult than that haha. Ghost is clearly a dressage horse the way he carries himself, and such a beautiful boy dressage fits his fancy looks~

[@brooksequine7621]

Sam : in Dressage , it's easier to go laterally than straight . Just saying . Wish you understood the concepts of Dressage else you wouldn't write such things .

[@knightatthecrossroads222]

@Mads - Brooks is acctually right but there was no need to offend Sam...

[@holyspirit6713]

Lmao these comments are going on reddit Also brooks equine, you’re perfectly right. Mars just needs to shut the fuck op lol.

[@catherq9461]

Sam this is dressage 🤦🏼‍♀️ dressage come from war and all the stuff you Do is thing they used in battle

[@jeanfish7]

@@brooksequine7621 um, Ghost was originally trained in dressage....so?

[@samanthagolding3876]

His mane is like a waterfall when he moves. He's not only an obedient beast, but an absolutely stunningly beautiful one too. You two trust each other very much too

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

10:00 Glad you mentioned this: The Trot - is indeed not Medieval. It's for pulling a carriage, where a rider's comfort is irrelevant. Almost all riding-type horses (called Palfrey's) were fancy fast-walkers, or amblers. They moved with a smooth, scissor-like gait. (Probaby something like the Paso Fino's Paso Largo gait. Watch the rider, he/she stays still on the horse.) Palfrey's were almost all gone by the Renaissance; for it was the age of carriages. (We have to remember horse ownership was for the rich, and the rich went by carriage, except to hunt, race or show at the time.) Muscular draft-hybrid horses that trotted (Friesians for example) were bred for pulling a carriage, and a trot is more efficient locomotion for long-distance pulling. (Running being too exhausting.) Racing carriages meant sleek, fast trotters were in demand too. After the age of carriages was over - we are left with mostly the trotters (to the detriment of our lower backs and knees.) I hope there is a resurgence of interest of the smooth-gaited breeds.

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, I know this is kind of late, but you sound like someone that might know. I don't know anything about horses, riding or otherwise, other than that I'm very allergic and they are very beautiful. Even the really big ones, Like the Shieres and the Clay-something that pulled beer carts. Something I've noticed when I've seen a kind of American horse, I think they are called Quarterhorse, is that they seem to move somewhat similar to an Icelandic horse's tölt (sorry don't know the English word). Do you know and can (and want to) explain what they do, and if they do the same thing? I've never come across anyone that might be able to explain this to me and have always wondered about it. Then we have the somewhat strange gait of trot some American horses have where their legs move like a camel's. I don't know if there can even be a good explanation for that, other than because. Am I right in my assumption? I've noticed them having a strap connecting both legs on the same side, and drawn the conclusion that it might not be a natural thing for these horses to do By the way I'm from Sweden not from America or Great Britain I think I understand the Palfrey and Ambler from reading a lot of books in my life. Palfreys were comfortable riding horses suitable for ladies, and Amblers were slow moving with a gentle gait? I can't reference the books, I'm afraid. I have a long memory and it must have been at least 10 or 20 years at least since I read them. Thank you for taking the time to read this long-winded rickety train of thought and limping question. Yours, Ann

[@fibonaccisequence4225]

@@annlidslot8212 Hi! Clydesdale horses are indeed the famous horses that pull beer carts. Quarter horses do the regular horse gaits. Quarter horses walk, trot, canter and gallop. They are known for ranch work and speed events like barrel racing. What it sounds like you are describing is the Standardbred horse. They are famous for their trot and are commonly used in harness racing. Many Standardbred horses do naturally pace. The harness that they wear is designed to help keep them trotting instead of cantering or galloping during a race. They can pick up some serious speed at the trot.

[@annlidslot8212]

@@fibonaccisequence4225 Hi, Thank you for answering me this late in the proceedings. If the Quarterhorse is the one doing barrel racing the that one is probably not the one I'm thinking about. The one I've seen on TV is a rather slender lined horse that has a very smooth, or maybe it can be called flat, kind of gait. Somewhat similar to an Iceland pony tölting (again sorry I don't know what it's called in English). Trott racing is very popular where I live, in Sweden, too. It's some people very much like betting on. It's even sanctioned by our government as they are providing the whole betting thing by monopoly. It's been that way since I can remember, and we are talking the 1970's here. They don't have the harness at their legs, though. If they canter or gallop the driver(?) has to rein them in and back to a canter before they reach the finish line or they will be disqualified. Come to think of it I think that they have to slow the horse down immediately, as they never continue in front of the rest until their horse is back to a trot. Safe to say, these days it's probably very difficult to find a trotter that's inclined to canter or gallop, due to breading. I'm still curious about the leg harness thing in America. And about the smooth running American horse I've seen on TV too. Yours, Ann

[@lonesparrow]

@@annlidslot8212 The horse you saw that looked similar to the tolt might have been racking. I don't know much about horses either but the rack does look similar to the tolt. If it was a slender horse it could have been a saddlebred, thoroughbred or tennessee walker.

[@annlidslot8212]

@@lonesparrow Hi, Thank you. It was a slender horse or horses really, because I saw them in a TV program quite some time ago. As I recall they were in front of a white older kinds of house that I would connect with the south so the Tennessee horse might make sense. Thank you so much. I now have some YouTubing and Googleing to do and se if I can find moving pictures and at long lastfigure out what it was I saw all those years ago. Yours, Ann

[@gwirithil1]

Having watched quite a few of your horse videos, and being an ex-horsewoman myself, I'm always very happy to see how you work with your animals. Kindly, with plenty of praise. They all look relaxed and happy, with soft eyes and what my mother calls 'listening ears'. So nice to have such a good example to show people!

[@leiflyon3583]

I absolutely love how decent and considerate you are towards your horse. I have so much respect for horsemen/horsewomen like yourself. As a fellow horseman, thank you my friend for being so considerate towards your horse. Truly great horsemanship.

[@annelisezeender7455]

I usually don’t hold much appreciation for horses, because I am an ignorant peasant, but even I can say that that is one of the most beautiful horses I’ve ever seen.

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

They make pretty good meatballs too.

[@WizardOfCheese]

@@crusaderofthelowlands3750 Good old Tesco...

[@phoenixc7245]

I'm from America and never eaten a horse only ridden them what do horses taste like?

[@jojodagostino7806]

@@crusaderofthelowlands3750 LOL it's very common in Sicily. 😅

[@denisedspain7991]

@@phoenixc7245 I don’t want to know. Even if it’s the best meat in the world I wouldn’t eat a horse. They are so beautiful! This horse is beyond beautiful! I wish I could just ride him in one small loop and I would be happy!

[@fionajane56]

The Cowboy still understands horses and what they can really do. My Ranch horses were tools but also partners. Great video.

[@eddierudolph7694]

That was what I was thinking at the start of this video as well.

[@izam6991]

Unfortunetely, not all of them (same with classical riders)

[@sandytheproblematicsand6480]

Horses are *NOT* flippin tools. They are animals with emotions. Is it so hard to understand??

[@taracotta7118]

@@sandytheproblematicsand6480 They can be both

[@dixyland]

wondering what a knight was thinking before charging his very expensive and time consumed trained Destrier into a hedgehog of enemy long spikes.

[@scrungedigger8625]

He'd probably think, "this commander has no idea what he's doing and just lost all of his cavalry by making us charge the spears"

[@ModernKnight]

Yes we’ll formed infantry with pole weapons are worth avoiding. Use cavalry to fix them in place and missile weapons to kill, then charge in when they break formation.

[@scrungedigger8625]

@@ModernKnight wow you actually replied to his comment, I love the interaction with the audience.

[@ModernKnight]

I try to reply!

[@MizanQistina]

Unless they're religious fanatics who think they'll go to heaven when they die, I doubt medieval knights really fight on battlefield, they're likely there only to finish the job

[@is._noah2024]

As an equestrian I think this is amazing! Your horse is beautifully trained and seems like he’s treated very nicely!

[@ModernKnight]

Thank you for watching.

[@wargen7375]

This is the real History Channel!

[@marcusfridh8489]

Most of the Competitive dressage are actually old military manoeuvers

[@roseyhorsegirl8079]

Yes, I've heard that dressage was formed for the specific purpose of training both horse and rider in the military.

[@YurimoHikashi]

Same goes for eventing

[@wendygoerl9162]

Well, "three day eventing" used to be called "military," back when most militaries still used horses. And competitive dressage has actually eliminated a lot of the maneuvers(all the airs above the ground) that were essential to a good warhorse. Bout the only place you still find them are Lipizzaner performances.

[@roseyhorsegirl8079]

@@wendygoerl9162 Can you explain what you mean by "airs above the ground"? I just want to know cause I've never heard that term before.

[@mandyg5747]

I didn't know that...have more respect for dressage now....always respected the horse though. ..

[@andreahiraeth1870]

I love how softly and respectful he talks to the horse. Beautiful!

[@thgenral]

I can tell your love your animals by your voice. Not just commands, there is more to it than that. You tell Ghost what to do but he wants to do it for you. Then there is the praise you give him and those “your my buddy” pats on the neck. Makes me think of my dog and I. Love your work!

[@DarkValorWolf]

I love how he always puts his horse in the credits

[@pusspussmckitten]

I applaud your patience and love for these fine animals! Thank you for the great 👍 content you put out

[@susanderk1724]

Hey Pusspuss, that’s what my husband named our cat who found us! He likes to yell Pusspuss out the door! Lol 10 years now

[@pusspussmckitten]

Susan Derk now that’s awesome 👍!

[@waterlooroadxx]

PussPuss McKitten bvbbvvm

[@zoraidagarcia4563]

Susan Derk dgg

[@Neophoia]

It's interesting to hear the differences in terms between languages, in Swedish we talk about the different types of trott as "working trott" when you are sitting down and "riding lightly" when you are doing rising trott. We also talk about when the horse won't come into canter properly as "throwing trott", since it's usually more of a trott than a canter and the horse throws itself forward in an odd manner. Also, Ghost is very handsome and it's lovely to see how attentive he is towards you and the small changes in voice and movement.

[@alexk7973]

We also call it light trotting in German. Working trot is a certain speed though, not the sitting part. The weird movement between trot and canter we mostly call “traloppieren“. Oh and we don't have a distinction between canter and galop, they are both just called Galopp. 😅

[@tamarakiss5943]

working paces, light paces, collected and extended paces are all practised through the fdfferent countries. Therefore I'm not sure it this is really the question of language differences, but these mean actually different things. If you read older dressage programmes it's actually written in them where you do the working trot, working walk et cetera.

[@ComedorDelrico]

In the US, we call it "sitting the trot" or "posting" (rising trot). What it has to do with a post, I could not tell you, lol. But that's what it's called. 🤷‍♀

[@ajlikins]

I know this has been said many times but I just have to admire the way you handle your animals! And Ghost is such a talented and well-mannered boy on top of being just drop dead gorgeous!

[@ModernKnight]

thanks. It's always nice to get supporting comments.

[@eliteszabo]

I am so jealous that you enjoy what you do with your life. I only wish you were taking on squires.

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

Hell, I'd even be one of his peasants.

[@panicabbie18]

What an absolute unit. Ghost is such a well built stallion

[@nancymiller7294]

That is a gorgeous Horse for sure. I used to ride all the time and I still have two Horses. I did learn something about using a mounting block being more kind to your Horse's back. I was always a light weight when I rode, so I did not give much thought to using a block to mount, it does make a lot of sense . Thanks for the information.

[@bonniehyden962]

Jason, I'm from Texas and I live in an area where many of our "Cowboys" use many of these movements in moving cattle. ...they just don't know they're using these movements. lol As I watched your demonstration, I started to think of Cowboys as a more modern form of knight: their horses are VERY important, they "battle" and "joust" with cattle. Real Cowboys do have a code...which actually makes it quite easy to spot the fakes and "wanna be's". I and my family always keep horses but it's only for pleasure riding. I have friends who actually work cattle on a semi-regular basis so I've watched the Cowboys (and Cowgirls) for years. I've also been very interested in the Medieval times for most of my life. Watching your videos has re-ignited that interest. Thank you! I'm now seriously looking at getting myself a new horse and planning to get us a Medieval rig. I just have to find someone here in the states, preferably close to us here in E. Texas, who could make a quality Medieval saddle. Ghost and all your horses are absolutely gorgeous; I so appreciate the build and movement of each of them. Thank you for sharing all this information! It's priceless!

[@ModernKnight]

Our pleasure, glad to have inspired youonwards. I like looking at people who use horses for work, as you get different information than from those using horses for leisure.

[@DJJinxC2006]

Old Robert Addie, was a great horseman from back in the day, for example of something new, I was blown away by some of the stuff the cowboys were doing in that TV programme Yellowstone, he's so well train, great stuff.

[@shibalikchakraborty5344]

absolutely agreed .He would definitely be one of the best horses around . what a wonderful majestic beast . Amazingly well trained good boy .

[@madhatt3r93]

I used to do horseriding for a few years and my teacher always made us get on without the block. I never knew about that twisting thing. Its sweet to see that Ghost is so well treated and respected 😊

[@ModernKnight]

Getting on from the ground is an essential skill, particularly if you fall off out and about of course, but for general use I think it kinder to use a block, and its easier for me too.

[@eviciousthetalon8608]

I love that the FIRST thing you do once you start is WARM UP. So many riders (even experienced ones) rush this step, or skip it entirely - and the horse suffers because of it. Thank you for emphasizing genuine good horsemanship, and demonstrating actual care and concern for your mount.

[@MsAngelique]

Please tell me Ghost gets lots of pets.

[@camper1749]

nu

[@angelinabrown2931]

Jason loves all his horses and treats them with love and true gentleness.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Consistency in treatment is crucial for training the horse and making him feel confident. If the horse is treated with consistency, they will he much happier. You won't shower affection onto the horse in the way you would a dog, because they are working animals and not so much wanting to form a pack with you like a canine would. Just give the horse the chance to understand what you want them to do so that you're both on the same page. That's a major goal of training a horse. I'm not an expert but that's a general idea.

[@sandytheproblematicsand6480]

@@Chironex_Fleckeri No. A horse is capable of bonding as much as a dog. Is it so hard to understand that they are *NOT* machines? They are animals with emotions, and they deserve as much love as a cat, dog, etc.. Your precious dogs aren't the only animal capable of love.

[@voidconcept1269]

Sandy The Problematic Sand that wasn’t what they were saying. Yeah horses want love, everything wants to feel good but like humans they sometimes want to be alone as well. You can still show them affection but don’t spoil them.

[@shimmafreestyleh6435]

That is one of the most beautiful and well behaved stallions I've ever seen! I have a 2 year old, gypsy cob gelding and he's not half as quiet.

[@ModernKnight]

thanks, he's a superb horse. I'm very lucky.

[@susanmazzanti5643]

Ghost is a well trained gentleman and a beautiful one.

[@tlclark9260]

Thank you for this. I'm just doing research for my medieval romance novel. Although I'm an experienced horse rider, this video was hypnotic. Ghost is gorgeous and already well-trained at this point. I fear my morning of writing is going to fall into watching your other videos now ;)

[@ModernKnight]

Glad it was helpful, and good luck with the writing!

[@pattythomson721]

I love how you are so kind and gentle with the horses. Bravo!

[@harrietbachanowicz3273]

The horse looks like he has human eyes and he looks very high😂

[@jesterssketchbook]

lolololololololol hes forgotten he;s a horse, hes thinkign about deep philosophy

[@Pure_Bliss420]

I was a North West Mounted Police actor at Fort MacLeod, Ab Fort Museum. They have a musical ride with lances. The last movement of the musical ride is a 12 horse charge lances down. That was the coolest thing!

[@anyascelticcreations]

You sure picked the perfect horse to do this video with. He is just glorious to watch move. He must be so much fun to ride.

[@Shwettyapple]

I’m really enjoying the horse videos. I don’t ride anymore, but I still love them.

[@performanceplus753]

Interesting. One point to consider: At the end he spoke of a line preparing for a charge and having the horses mentally ready rather than standing still and half dozing. He said they would go side to side. However, as I understand it, that was the moment in battle where the piaffe (trot in place) came into play. It would get the horse up, alert, and mentally ready to be released into active forward movement. As mentioned in another comment, many dressage moves and high school maneuvers like capriole were developed for battle.

[@dylanangel2870]

this is like if James May way a history nerd

[@buca9696]

You mean James May isn't a history nerd?

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

To be fair he is better known for being a car nerd

[@roshannalturk]

I was just going to say, he's like the James May of horses lmao

[@F1ghteR41]

Or Brian May!

[@sparkyswearsalot]

I love seeing your relationship with Ghost grow. It's beautiful to watch.

[@screechingbirbs6406]

I normally go horse riding with my friend and I know a lot about horses, this was very interesting to watch. I enjoy watching people being patient and kind to their horses I makes me so happy ☺️

[@Lic021]

I rode for many years as a child/teen and when I was in my mid-teens I had an operation on my left foot that made getting on a horse without a block considerably more difficult (obviously the left foot is the one that goes in the stirrup first and all the weight is put on it as you pull yourself up) but the kids at my stables had the misguided thought that using a block was 'lazy', so I felt bad about it until my mum (a very proficient rider) told me about how getting on without a block twists the horse's spine, unless you are /very/ adept at it or have a short enough horse that you don't have to pull yourself up. That made me feel so much better about being kind to myself and using a block to save myself the pain in my bad foot

[@ComedorDelrico]

When I was young, I went to a horseback riding summer camp where we would ride horses everyday for about a week. There were several things we were required to do. Grooming, saddling, putting on the bridle, and mounting from the ground. Oh, how I struggled with getting that western saddle (so heavy compared to an English saddle!) up on my horse's back. I also struggled to mount and I could've really used a mounting block. But the camp counselors were very stern and insisted that I get the saddle on myself and mount from the ground. Keep in mind, I was only about 8 or 9 years old and the horse's back was probably higher than my head! Looking back, I realize how in the wrong they were expecting a small child to lift a heavy saddle over her head and mount a full sized horse without any assistance. And it would have been much more pleasant for the horse if they had let me use a block & helped me with lifting the saddle.

[@raevyn001]

Ghost is Very Impressive!! He's a good boy, and your trainer, if that isn't you, is on point! For more about what horses can do, check into American Cutting Horses. They're quite nimble and smarter than folks realize!

[@ModernKnight]

I’m his trainer and his valet too as it’s me that feeds him and mucks him out.

[@raevyn001]

@@ModernKnight Your care and dedication to the horses is admirable, and this series your team has made is outstanding. Thanks for making television quality content that has so many of us riveted to KZbin every week

[@daniaaalhanif9533]

Naaths and

[@sassytbc7923]

Your videos are amazing. I used to do medieval reenactment and knew what to do but never why. Now, watching you, I am learning the why. Thank you.

[@geminidream4347]

Pats & carrots for Ghost, he demonstrated the gaits very well to me. He looks regal when preforming them as well. Thank you for this video. This is my favorite time period in history.

[@calistakelly833]

You explain everything so well. I’d definitely recommend your channel to anyone wanting to learn more about horses and history!

[@dreambug8831]

Can't get over how gorgeous Ghost is. And he's so sensitive to your aids. You've trained him well and you're so gentle with him. 😁

[@brunoanthony9452]

Well trained horse! Must take a lot of training for a "prey" animal not to freak out running into battle.

[@jorgec.a3123]

He has a video about that

[@LilFrg]

Gotta “bomb proof” them as we say in America, special desensitizing training. Ghost is definitely a well trained horse no doubt though, the stuff he does in the video isn’t as common from non show horses.

[@madimo2369]

Sa m Yeah, the barn I ride at is literally down the street from a military base so there have been times when they will be testing bombs and our horses will barely even react but horses from other barns will flip out and start going crazy.

[@hollyingraham3980]

The advantage is that all, repeat all, medieval warhorses were stallions. It gives them a combative attitude, much less like prey. They were the herd defenders.

[@nighthunter3039]

And go in attacking the enemy @Bruno Anthony I did read some where (Can't find the Book right now) that warhorses did bite and kick enemys in front or behind it.

[@roseteax]

He’s the most beautiful horse I’ve ever seen, his eyes are so expressive

[@roshannalturk]

Forget going to the local stables.. I want this guy to be my trainer! The relationship between him and his horse is outstanding!

[@WaltzingAustralia]

I've seen the Lippizaners a few times, both here in the U.S. and in Austria, and it was always said that the Airs Above the Ground and other maneuvers originated in war. While some of the kicking and leaving seems obvious, the sideways movement was not -- and was never explained. So thank you for relating how that would be effective in combat. Always good to know how things work.

[@canreffy]

Cynthia Clampitt - Modern police horses are trained to side pass that way for crowd control, usually at a walk. People don't want to be stepped on by a horse, so they move away. Very effective manoeuvre.

[@p3pp3r70]

Cynthia Clampitt that is a PRE Stallion

[@ModernKnight]

PSL so Lusitano

[@jandrews6254]

I was told that the standing trot was used to exercise horses confined in narrow stalls who were being transported by ship, to stop their legs from swelling due to prolonged standing. I can’t imagine how hideous it must have been for horses being shipped from the old world to the new

[@brianfuller7691]

Ghost is a magnificent horse. Knights of means ride very expensive destriers while lesser knights mounted coursers (smaller and less expensive). A knight could be expected to have his warhorse, several riding horses and pack horses as well. Great video as always.

[@beanfrog]

I wish I could ride like this! Absolutely love this channel!

[@SpikeyNorman47]

I really wish more people were aware of your channel. I look forward to your videos every Friday! Keep up the great work!

[@nippleninja255]

Mounting block also doesn't wear your saddle as much or stretch your other stirrup while mounting, so they're really handy. There's no way a knight in full armor could mount a horse from the ground without at least some kind of help

[@poiuytrewq11422]

Except that during their training they would vault over things in full plate armor. They could just as easily get on without a block, it would just be nicer to have one.

[@krazeyjannie6349]

He's beautiful. And so well behaved. 40+ years ago I used to break in horses. My own mare used to "crab" which everyone said was a bad thing. You have proven to me that I was right in helping her to perfect this "fault". It certainly helped me at gymkhanas

[@ModernKnight]

I've never heard of sideways movement being called crabbing! I assume that's what you're talking about!) For my trainning, it's an essential movement to get to the top movements like levade and corbette. It also makes a horse responsive to leg pressure.

[@krazeyjannie6349]

@@ModernKnight it might have been a local thing. I used to farm (smallholding) in Warwickshire. I found it a great aid to my riding. Another thing I could do with my mare was steer/guide her with my legs, even at full gallop. I miss the horses but age, back injuries and living in France all conspire against me. I'm glad I found your channel. It's really interesting and I'm now making up for all the history lessons I skipped during my schooldays

[@caravaggiosaccomplice7841]

These videos are a treasure trove. Thank you.

[@ModernKnight]

Our pleasure!

[@meikle_mixed_art8941]

Ghost is absolutely stunning! And obviously well trained and trusts you.

[@dr-onestuffido]

You obviously love your horses, superbly trained and beautifully cared for. Thank you for this clearly informative video :) You are indeed a knight Sir.

[@OohMax]

Ghost is sound and well trained. You are an accomplished horseman. Great pair and a joy to watch.

[@ModernKnight]

Thank you very much!

[@dreammusic-solakitare1936]

I'm absolutely into this series! Like I'm hypnotized. It's awesome! Thanks for doing this!

[@ModernKnight]

Thanks for watching

[@ao_rl]

This channel is amazing, well done to you and the team! Definitely my favourite channel by far. Keep em coming! 😊

[@Paula-133]

really interesting but I'm so glad horses are no longer used for w a r.

[@dnr2089]

Paula Yes, but they still ride them into riot scenarios in Britain which I don’t like, cos sometimes they get punched and kicked

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Such a beautiful battle horse! Big & majestic

[@Fiddlestickz1]

I am so glad i found this channel, great stuff presented with passion. Stick to the flow!

[@Isseinoyuu]

Thank you, I love this series so much.

[@moho2536]

Thank you for being considerate with Ghost

[@heytheregeorgeygirl]

I hope that everyone treats their horses this well.

[@gpturner0924]

Ghost is so majestic! I would love to meet him and the rest of your stable someday...

[@sarahjames8658]

gorgeous! Love learning about medieval riding--I've been riding since I was little but I can't imagine doing it in armor and carrying a heavy weapon!!

[@FarmFreshIB]

I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been binge watching ever since. I have been riding since I was a baby... literally. I love your way with horses and your skill in training. These days I am old and disabled, so I am doing a lot of vicarious riding while watching you and your beautiful destrys.

[@ModernKnight]

Glad that our work on these is giving you pleasure.

[@deniseshephard3347]

Sir all your horses are in stunning condition your love for what you do is clear to see Ghost is beautiful

[@ModernKnight]

Thank you very much.

[@rettican]

Amazing. I love your channel. Only recently found it but what you cover is just fascinating.

[@nem00348]

Amazing! Thanks for share with us this incredible videos

[@mzinkk9]

Your horse videos are great! I always learn a little something new here and there from you that is useful when I interact with horses and ride. Your comment responses and information are great as well! Keep up the great work, you are an excellent teacher!

[@sarahleonard7309]

I love it when he brags about how good Ghost is at these maneuvers! He's like a proud father!

[@AgentKnopf]

Thank you very much for this video, very interesting and Ghost is such a beautiful horse 😊!!

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

Rebellion should make a medieval RPG next, and include Ghost in it! (I don't know much about houses, but they're a gorgeous horse)

[@cherylsmith4826]

The horses I have seen you work with in your videos seem so comfortable & content with you. You are a wonderful horse person.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

All horses are beautiful, but I cannot get over just how striking Ghost is. Even his form is like it's from a painting.

[@ModernKnight]

He is rather spectacular looking, and equally awesome to ride.

[@_josk_]

Ok I'm sorry that not a horse sir thats a unicorn.

[@glory2cybertron]

You could train police horses since the common problem being that modern horses are easily startled by random things (which I find it hard to believe was the case for medieval war horses) and police forces rely on finding horses that are calm and ok with louded noises, probably because nobody outside the Spanish Riding School has the skills to teach them combat movement.

[@hollish196]

I really enjoy these videos! Thank you so much for staring all this hard work!

[@YorkistRaven]

Very enjoyable, as well as informative. Ghost is a treat to watch. Manners maketh horse. 😍

[@ModernKnight]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CAP198462]

“Indeed, my lord it is a most absolute and excellent horse” -Henry V III:VII

[@aremedyproject9569]

Beautifully brought along. How he picked up the canter at 13:03 too. 💕👍 Wish I had a horse under me. Lovely to watch. Thanks from Ottawa, Canada 🙂🇨🇦

[@tammylawrence2023]

What a beautiful stallion! And the lecture was well done also. Thank you, Sir.

[@MustangGTthebestDalychnea]

What an impressive horse. I loved watching this video and see some of the movements knight would have made in battle

[@ModernKnight]

Ghost is fantastic to ride.

[@MustangGTthebestDalychnea]

@@ModernKnight I can imagine! :D

[@l.wolfbrother1734]

I love that Ghost gets credit too (I have a female mouse named Ghost, she's albino, but a little less graceful than your Ghost XD) I loved the video. You're great with him, keep up the good work :D

[@JustAgirly0]

what a gorgeous horse

[@Perleyful]

Well done ! As a rider, I can appreciate the slow, methodical way you explain equitation to non-riders. Nothing grandiose, no promises of frills and chills, just the plain truth. You horse Ghost is beautiful ! Lipizzaner ? Reading the comments bellow, I see there is definitely interest for a sequel ! I'll be hoping for one. Best way to learn about History and understand it better is from the back of a horse !! Last thing : thank you for your love and respect of your horse(s). More riders (but still not enough for my taste) take the time to think about their horses' needs before their own. Bravo ! Don't know the first thing about video games...but as a rider and horse owner, I like what I see ! Happy New Year ! Cheers !

[@kyran1681]

Love these videos. Great production value and informative content

[@roxdream88]

Thank you very much for this amazing video, sir!!! Informations about medieval Horsemanship are so interesting!! Please, sir, keep these videos coming!