Where Are Horses Kept In London?

The Royal Mews is a mews, or collection of equestrian stables, of the British Royal Family. In London these stables and stable-hands’ quarters have occupied two main sites in turn, being located at first on the north side of Charing Cross, and then (since the 1820s) within the grounds of Read more…

How Tall Is A 10 Hands Horse?

Equine Size-Chart DESCRIPTION HANDS INCHES SMALL HORSE 8.2 H 34-36 inches 9 H 36-38 inches 9.2 H 38-40 inches SHETLAND 10 H 40-42 inches How tall is a 14 hand horse? In English–speaking countries, horses are measured in “hands,” or four–inch increments, a measurement that originated in ancient Egypt. For Read more…

Did Dragoons Fight On Horseback?

Whereas cavalry did most of their fighting on horse, dragoons rode into battle and then did most of their fighting dismounted; although, they were actually trained to fight both ways. Did dragoons fire on horseback? This unit was soon augmented, becoming a group of three squadrons, known as the “Angola Read more…