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> > Also the celtic four horn saddle (orlanthi?), gives enough stability and
> > support for a lance charge
> >
>
> Hrm, only if you were willing to break your back. The 4 horn saddle gives
> the rider almost too much leverage to use a lance, since the rider can't
> easily release from the levered position, if you get my meaning. I tried in
> my foolish youth lancing stuff from horseback with a high-back saddle (ala
> tournament knights), and almost killed myself.
>
> I'd simply consider either lack of stirrups a severe handicap to a lancer,
> with a lesser penalty for the high cantle saddle.
You are propably right there.
-Adept