01-17-2013, 07:06 PM
I'm not at my own computer but the quick answer is you can train a horse to kneel or even lie down so you can mount.
Not sure about the other part of your post - question or merely an observation?
As the Sarmationas are known to have been billeted around Ribchester, and they were reknowned horsebreeders, it may be possible that the Dales pony came from their horse's blood lines. This is something I have yet to investigate fully (on a VERY long to do list) but it may be possible to trace the DNA.
http://www.roman-britain.org/military/alaisar.htm
Not sure about the other part of your post - question or merely an observation?
As the Sarmationas are known to have been billeted around Ribchester, and they were reknowned horsebreeders, it may be possible that the Dales pony came from their horse's blood lines. This is something I have yet to investigate fully (on a VERY long to do list) but it may be possible to trace the DNA.
http://www.roman-britain.org/military/alaisar.htm
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
