> > > Not to mention that you would be laying on the ground right when a
> > > horse is charging by. Getting stepped on by a charging horse would
> > > really wreak your day. Not to mention kill you.
> >
> > Or even hurt you!
>
> I've heard stories that a horse, left to itself, will carefully *not*
> step on people lying on the ground, so unless the rider forces it to
> trample you, you're safe. But my experience of horses is zero. Anyone
> more knowledgable like to comment?
Warhorses were trained to trample (as well as kick, and bite, and body-slam, and generally just be nasty).
And after the first time some group "plays dead", the cavalry will be careful to *ensure* that the bodies are dead.
RR
It is by my order and for the good of the state that the bearer of this has
done what he has done.
- Richelieu
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