Smithsonian Magazine mentions the kilt and the impact of horses

[markv]

I think I remember someone on here mentioning this before but here is a short article as to why many people wear pants instead of a tunic or kilt. I found it interesting.

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smar...alry-won-wars/

[Riverkilt]

I've found that some horses I've attempted to ride kilted turn out from under me as I mount them. May be the effect of the flying kilt as I attempt to mount...another reason perhaps. No need to ride sidesaddle when kilted.

[TheOfficialBren]

Thank you for sharing. I found the article insightful.

[Cranky]

Interesting because in Caesar's time trousers (braccae is the Latin, I believe) were considered effeminate by the Romans.

...and for the Republic and Empire's entire lifespan, the Romans outsourced their cavalry arm to people's not opposed to wearing pants.