We participated in cavalry action at the 145th Gettysburg Reenactment. My partner's horse had completed the pre-event Buford's Reconnaissnace and Stuart's Delay, basically a 2 day trail ride with skirmishes. He also was in the opening battle. On the second day, while his rider was off on the edge of the battle field trying to remove the saddle that slid sideways, the horse spooked badly and raced off. Folks said they never saw a more terrorized horse. Long story short, SIX HOURS later, he was found in a woods several miles away, tangled in the brush. A family dog alerted his owners, who investigated. "Shiek" is O.K., thanks to a wonderful dog, caring folks, and the Good Lord! There are so many other horrible ways this story could have ended. We are no longer in Cavalry. It is a rough game, which I no longer want to play. There were other incidents with horses, but all turned out O.K., so far as I know.

Grateful for Many Blessings,

Brenda

So glad everything turned out okay. I'm sure things like that really DID happen in battles. Not fun. Makes you admire the folks who could fight on horseback, now we just push buttons.   I'd love to do reenactment, it would sure be exciting, and I know my horse would be good at it....either that or police work.  She's the bravest horse I've ever met.

Amanda

Yes,as you said,thank the Good Lord he's OK and no one was hurt.

When you do reenactment do you have the full uniform on  you and your horse??

Yes, cavalry has full uniform on horse and human, including sabre, pistol(s), carbine, and wool uniform!

Brenda