Animal on head with or without a helmet ?

[jvrjenivs]

I think that again, you want to take Trajans Column too much as a source.

I'm really looking forward to reading Coulstons new book on TC as it will discuss in depth the pros and conts of such an approach.

Anyway, back on the topic, I would say to me it seems logical to attach an helmet in the skin, as it (a) add protection, you're still in the front rank, (b) add stability to the animal and therefore is less problematic to use.