Ridecamp: [RC] Roman Cavalry

Edward R. Fahy, MD peripatetics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi, all!  I teach latin to seven grade honors students in my spare time, and each year, the first session is devoted to a discussion of the milieu -- what it was like to live about the time of Julius Caesar.

Part of the discussion is about transportation, and therein lies my question:

How far could a person ride in one day without damaging the horse?  (assuming reasonable roads, which the Romans had, as well as good weather).

I have tried asking the question among those of my friends who are equestrien(ne)s, and I'm getting answers all over the map.  If any of you have info, I would certainly appreciate it.  Thanks!


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