Why the Medieval Horse Saddle Changed Everything
If you look closely at a medieval horse saddle, you'll realize pretty quickly that it wasn't just a piece of leather meant for comfort; it was a sophisticated piece of military technology that redefined how wars were fought. Most people imagine a knight just hopping onto a horse and charging away, but without the specific design of the saddle during the Middle Ages, that iconic image of the charging lancer would have been physically impossible. ...