2007-02-06 10:21:59 · 6 answers · asked by luis b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
They used tp call their cavalry soldiers "horses", They're not just talking about the animals. Also in ancient and medieval times the king was always part of a heavy cavalry unit. So when you hear about "all the kings horses" or any references of kings to horses, they are talking about cavalry.
2007-02-06 10:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Photo-ops
2007-02-06 18:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
playing polo,
riding,
they used to fox hunt on horseback,
and they use horses to pull a carriage on ceremonial occasions
2007-02-06 18:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to impress the Queen
2007-02-07 04:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by spicy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To look impressive.
2007-02-06 18:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to look "mannly"
2007-02-06 19:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by brin_ster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋