Show here your Roman soldier impression

[Yurko]

Paolo,

Yes, that is exactly why I am enjoying this forum. Your post made me go back to my new book and take a closer scrutiny of the image.

Good point regarding bouncing in the saddle causing possible equipment failure. Devoid of stirrups would cause "posting" at the trot to be problematic nary impossible. However, that cloth under the belt would need to be secured well or the rider would lose that in just a few paces of bouncing. Possibly the belt could be pulled snug enough or....fascia wrapped around the waist. Now we're back to the beginning of the debate. More statuary, painted/drawn images to study, more delving into the written word to discover the truth. Or possibly a clue given by one knowledgable would be helpful.

I enjoy the thread.