> >IMO stirrups seem like an invention to control or dominate horses
>
> Stirrups give the rider a stable seat, nothing else. They play no role in
> controlling the horse, and indeed can help the rider to not impede the
> horse's movements (especially at trot or moving on steep slopes).
>
> Bridles, crops and spurs are designed to control and dominate the animal -
> although a good rider rarely *needs* any of them.
>
> Cheers,
> Graham
Yes, but the whole setup can be _seen_ as tools to turn the horse into a reliable tool.
Reason for primitives to hate the cold and logical westeners.
-Adept
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