Cavalry Farriers in the 18th Century British Army
August 24, 2024
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~~Video Description~~
Whether historically or today, farriers are some of the most important people in their regiments. Without them the cavalry simply wouldn't be able to function. Why is this? Who are the farriers, and what do they do? What were their roles historically and how have they evolved?
~~Sources & Further Reading On This Topic~~
The Worshipful Company of Farriers, on the history of farriery
The Forces.net article referenced on Household Cavalry Farriers
An article on cavalry regiment organisation during the Napoleonic Era
Read more about the Farrier Major here
Find the following primary sources as free PDFs at
- A Military Dictionary
- Instructions for the Use of Farriers
- Rules and Regulations for the Cavalry
- The Farrier's New Guide
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~~Timestamps~~
Who & What Are Farriers? 00:00
Sponsor 04:10
The Role of the Farriers 07:25
The History of the Farriers 10:15
The Evolution of Army Farriery 12:11
How We Judge Farrier History 22:25
Army Farriers Today 25:15
Conclusion 26:45
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