Introduction of us
Different standards
Rules of Engagement for Mounted Troops
The Challenge

Standing Orders











V. CAMP RULES AND CAMP ITEMS

In some campaigns the cavalry was mobile and did not pitch camp for extended periods. When it did the following are guidelines for camp life. The following suggestion apply to fixed billet areas depicting winter camp only. Most of these items were carried on wagons and would not normally appear at a field encampment.

1. EXTRA BLANKETS

These can be used to cover modern items. Most period items are available and the need to have any modern equipment should be kept at a bare minimum.

2. BOXES

These are to be period styles only.

3. MISCELLANEOUS CAMP ITEMS

Any gear used in camp must be of period type. If there are any questions, ask the commander.

4. TENTS

The tents for the enlisted cavalrymen are Dog Tents and Wedge Tents. All trooper were issued a shelter half. It is permissible to carry two shelter halves. We do allow the larger tents when we are camping as the smaller tents are not comfortable. Please be advised that some National Events dictate what size and type tent you will have.

 

VI. HORSES AND MULES

1. HORSES AND MULES

Each trooper should strive to obtain a dark color. It is recommended to have a bay, sorrel or black horse but not absolutely required.

Do not purchase a paint or Indian pony, Appaloosa, or Palomino. Most National reenactments will not allow these breeds or colors. Some gaited horses are not recommended for this hobby as they have trouble at close intervals at a slow pace. It depends more on the horse than the breed.

2. QUARTER HORSES

These horses had not been breed yet, but they are the most common around the area that would match period mounts. Any other breed may be used if it closely resembles mounts of the period. Common sense should be used as large draft horses etc would not be correct.

3. PURCHASES

If you are going to go and buy a horse we have listed a few of the breeds and colors, that you might see at reenactments. The breeds are most common are Quarter horses, Morgan, Tennessee Walkers, Missouri Fox Trotters, Saddle Breeds, and Arabians. Other breeds are acceptable.

Some of the above are gaited and are not generally recommended as their gait keeps them from staying in close formations.

4. COLORS

If you are about to look for a suitable mount and can't pick the color the bay was the color of choice of the period. The colors that are acceptable are sorrel, grays, wines, blacks, some roan, duns, reds, browns, bays, some buckskins.

5. SIZE

Horses should be close to around 15 hands high or bigger, depending on the rider. They can be smaller. It depends on the size of the rider.

6. TRANSPORTATION

Remember if you are in the cavalry, you also need transportation and trailers facilities for getting your mount to the events.

7. QUESTIONS

If you are unsure about a horse and you don't want to spend money needlessly, ask. The only stupid questions are the ones never asked.

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