Nov 15

Sword in one hand, Reins in the other

Posted: under Background, the writing life.
Tags: , ,  November 15th, 2010

I had ridden for years and read about cavalry engagements when I first climbed on a horse with a sword belted on.    I thought I knew what it would be like to knock various objects off the tops of fence posts.    I didn’t.   I’m sure that back in the day youngsters learned from experienced elders (by watching or by direct instruction)  some of the things that a few sessions with horse, sword, and fence-posts taught me.    And ritual disclaimer here:  I’m not an expert in this stuff.

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