Cavalry display, c1937

Cavalry horses and their riders needed extensive training. They had to be able to respond quickly to commands and maintain close formation. Learning this took a great deal of time and man and horse were put through their paces in a variety of ways. Part of the ’War Horse: Fact & Fiction’ exhibition running at the National Army Museum, London until March 2013. Follow the National Army Museum on: - Facebook: - Twitter: #!/NAM_London