Autumn 921 MC
Over the summer months, the Bodden Horse had grown significantly and now numbered more than thirty. Of these, only a handful would ride out on patrol, the rest being shuffled in and out of the roster to keep them well-rested and trained.
Sir Walter had several suggestions to improve their effectiveness, and Richard had wholeheartedly agreed. The first change they made was to introduce a regimented training system. Each morning, when not on patrol, the soldiers would gather for weapons training. This included both mounted combat as well as foot, but the emphasis had been on fighting mounted opponents. Added to this was the insistence, by Lord Richard, that each man should practice riding every day. They would ride in all weather, circling the Keep, but never travelling far f
