U.S. ARMY CAVALRY CORPS HORSEMANSHIP INSTRUCTION MOUNTING, DISMOUNTING & THE MILITARY SEAT 50924
Vložit
- čas přidán 17. 06. 2018
- This 1942 black and white restricted official training film #2-601 by the War Department is about “Horsemanship: Mounting, Dismounting, and the Military Seat.” It was produced by The Signal Corps in collaboration with The Commanding General Army Ground Forces and the Research Council, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A corporal talks to soldiers in cavalry uniforms, including jodhpur pants, standing with their horses. A group of experienced cavalry soldiers rides by and are admired (:36-2:18). How to lead a horse using its reins is shown (2:20-3:02), followed by how to properly mount a horse. The instructor uses a pointer to show proper body alignment (3:03-4:58). How to properly dismount is shown (5:14-6:26). A soldier smoothly mounts and dismounts twice so they can watch it from both sides of the horse (6:34-7:27). The soldiers lead their horses into a coral. They turn their horses towards the instructor and stand next to the horse. They prepare to mount. The instructor scrutinizes each one as he gets on his horse (7:42-9:54). A twisted stirrup strap is shown up-close (9:57). The Corporal tells them to prepare to dismount and scrutinizes each one getting off his horse (10:08-10:24). The proper military seat is shown, using a soldier on a horse and the Corporal with his pointer. The four principal elements discussed and pointed at are the rider’s upper body, legs, base support, and balance. This explanation provides close-up views of the uniform (10:46-12:51). The corporal uses two wooden clothespins to explain the hazards of gripping with just the calves (13:02-13:11). The soldier mounts the horse and the Corporal points to the legs and calves in the proper positions. He trots the horse and the position of his legs are discussed (14:39-16:00). The laces on the 1942 uniform boots are shown up-close when he is told to remove the boot from the stirrup and put it back in (16:08-16:40). The Corporal uses a 2x4 to illustrate the mounted position on the ground. The soldiers squat with their toes turned out too far and then in normal walking position (17:04-19:00). Correct arm position is pointed out (19:28-19:48). The rider maintains a relaxed hold on the reins while walking the horse as the men watch. He is instructed to full trot, followed by a gallop.(20:02-21:06). The soldiers are asked to evaluate a rider’s position on a horse. This rider is part of the training and maintains whatever position each soldier adjusts him into (21:35-23:08). The soldiers are standing in a line next to their horses. One mounts and trots. He returns and is instructed to fix his leg position. The rest mount and take the correct military seat. The Corporal assesses each one. They walk around the ring on their horses, receiving correction (23:44-28:30). The properly seated trooper is shown and explained using the pointer (28:36-29:32).
In December 1939, the United States Cavalry consisted of two mechanized and twelve horse regiments of 790 horses each.Cavalry had been the preferred force for the defense of the Mexican border and the Panama Canal Zone from Mexican raiders and enemy landings, a threat that was becoming obsolete in the 1930s, if not for Japan's rising influence. A fleet of horse trailers called portees assisted cavalry in traversing the roads. Once mounted, cavalrymen would reach the battlefield on horseback, dismount and then fight on foot, essentially acting as mobile light infantry.
After the 1940 Louisiana Maneuvers cavalry units were gradually reformed into Armored Corps. The office of Chief of Cavalry was eliminated in March 1942, and the newly formed ground forces began mechanization of the remaining horse units. The 1st Cavalry Division was reorganized as an infantry unit but retained its designation.
The only significant engagement of American horsemen in World War II was the defensive action of the Philippine Scouts (26th Cavalry Regiment).
In Europe, the American forces fielded only a few cavalry and supply units during the war. George S. Patton lamented their lack in North Africa and wrote that "had we possessed an American cavalry division with pack artillery in Tunisia and in Sicily, not a German would have escaped."
We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: "01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference."
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit www.PeriscopeFilm.com
That's the politest instructor I have ever seen.
you prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the account password. I love any assistance you can give me
@Thomas Kyler instablaster =)
@Jeffrey Aryan I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
My grandfather was a stable sergeant in the old Cavalry. He had run away from home at the age of 14 to become a Cavalryman, but they sent him home; being short for his age, and not old enough to to shave. He tried again when he was 15, and as the Army could not prove he wasn't 18, they let him in, thinking that he would drop out of the training soon enough. But he held on, and managed to graduate.
Cavalry school was 6 months long, and was quite difficult, Besides mounting and dismounting and other forms of horsemanship, there was also driving wagons and artillery pieces, learning how to manhandle these over obstacles, through swamps and mud, and even up and down cliffs. Then there were putting up picket lines to tie up one's horse, learning how to replace lost shoes, and treating minor injuries which one's horse might suffer on maneuvers.
Then there was the real work, the saber courses which one attacked stationary targets with a saber, another course where you fired at targets with a handgun, plus practicing against other troopers. One had to complete an obstacle course bareback, and complete jumps with one's hands held out sideways. Graduating the Cavalry school meant you were a first-class horseman by anyone's definition.
In the horse Cavalry days, men were cheap and horses were dear. A trooper was not issued a horse, a trooper was assigned to a horse. If a horse suffered any kind of injury in training or on maneuvers, it was treated quickly, whereas troopers had to wait. God forbid you let your horse get seriously hurt; as my grandfather told his troopers "The Army pays good money for a horse, it can get a man for free!" And the Army did indeed pay top money for horses, far more than what it paid its soldiers.
By 1942, when the above movie was made, the horses had been taken away from nearly all of the Cavalry, and my grandfather was fighting in the Pacific. My grandfather referred to that time as "The time they took the horses away." My grandfather loved horses, his first daughter was named after his first horse in the Cavalry, few people understand the relationship troopers had with their horses in those days.
A couple years ago I saw the movie "Spirit" which is about a wild horse captured and put into use by the Cavalry. It shows the troopers as rough and abusive, and shows the Cavalry horses as being scared and fearful of them. Then it shows the horses used by the Indians as being happy and free under their Native-American riders. I have to laugh at this, because it is opposite to the reality. There were few friendships as strong as between troopers and their horses, and the needs of the horse always came first. It was the Cavalry which termed horses as "Man's noblest friend." When a trooper would come near the stable, his horse would recognize his step before it even saw him, and neigh for attention. Horses were well fed, carefully groomed, and kept as safe and sound as possible.
The horses belonging to the Indians endured a horrible existence. They were poorly fed, poorly cared for, received no medical treatment when sick. They were infested with worms, skin problems, and other ailments, they were ridden and used until they could be ridden and used no more, then they were killed and eaten.
It is interesting to see the corporal teaching the troopers in the movie, in the horse Cavalry days, promotions came slowly, it took at least 10 years to reach the rank of corporal, and 15 years or longer to become a sergeant. It was not a career for anyone who had a healthy body and half a working mind. But my grandfather had dreamed of being a cowboy since he was a kid, and thought that when he joined the Cavalry, they would send him out west to fight the Indians. He loved the Cavalry enough that he would have done it for free.
But as a good trooper, with more than half a mind, and being absolutely honest, he moved up the ranks quickly. He worked under Colonels Patton and Wainwright when they commanded the 3rd Cavalry, he worked directly for MacArthur during the war. After leaving the Army in 1946, he eventually worked for presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy.
Loved reading about your grandfather. Thank you for sharing it.
Your grandfather was a manful person. You should be proud of him. Greetings from an ex black berret sergeant (Leopard tank).
Fort Clark, Texas about an hour and 1/2 West of San Antonio (Bracketville) is an Historic Calvary Post where George Patton was at one time stationed. It is really a great visit about the US Calvary. It served as a Calvary School and home of the 2nd Calvary Division. Fort Clark was established June 20, 1852 and was opertional during WW2. Annually, there is a Commerative Celebration. in the first week of March. Many historic well maintained buidlings.
I'm very proud to say my Great Grandfather was a member of the horse cavalry, still have his Sabres
The Horse Cavalry soldier was a truly trained and I would say elite soldier of that time. Before mechanization the horse cavalry soldier had to master his horse after he mastered his basics as a soldier like marching, formations, and basic use of his weapons. It took more time to teach a cavalryman than a basic infantry soldier. An effective cavalry trooper is only as good as he takes care of his horse or mount. Back then it was the order of the day, horses first, men second, and the troopers equipment last but to standard. The cavalryman was the most expensive soldier to maintain than the average infantryman. The cavalryman had more equipment he had to sign for and care for. The most expensive is his horse. That government issued horse has to be cared for, feed and watered. In garrison, field, or in combat. That horse has to be cared for. More delicate than any machine and has feelings like a human. The cavalryman has to develop a bond with that horse because that animal also reciprocates feelings of love back to it's rider. The cavalry soldier has to keep a complex bond with his horse, comrades, unit, and chain of command which is very complex. The horse cavalry soldier was a truly unique fighting man in his time. In ancient times the cavalry was the shock arm of attack in many cultures. The Mongols from the East was the best lesson in mobility and strike tactics. Even in the age of the early modern uses of firearms it was second to use from the primaries as the cavalry saber, and lance. Modern weapons like modern repeating rifles either bolt or selective fire rifles of the infantry. To include machineguns, and modern artillery made the horse cavalry obsolete. Today the horse cavalry is a symbol of the past which today mechanized armor like tanks and armored vehicles can trace their lineage back to. Modern army units still retain the titles of Cavalry in the US Army. British and other European armored units still their titles as Hussars, Lancers, and Cavalry. The Cavalrymen of the past were glorious in their day.
I love what you wrote ! Have you ever read Patton's essay The Cavalryman? you probly have... (My teacher in Europe was a cavalry chief.)
Could you share information on U.S. marine corps cavalry
@@julieredifer11 Look up the China Marines of the 1930s. Officially the Marines never had a cavalry unit. During the 1930s the US Military had a presence before WWII started. The US had one infantry regiment, the Navy had the Yangtze Patrol and a Marine detachment. The Marines had acquired some horses for long patrols. The Marines had plenty of former cowboys or former Army cavalrymen to teach other Marines to ride. The Marines rode as security patrols in their area of operations to safeguard US interests.
Yes, the heritage you share is Great. I spent 22 yrs as a US Army Cavalry Scout (Cav Scout and also known as Recon Scout). I held positions in OH-58 as an Aero Scout, also an Airborne Scout and Mech Infantry in Recon Platoons, and in a BRT Brigade Recon Team. So yes, the job of the Cav Scout has changed dramatically. The Army Command loves the Cav Scout but the FEBA move so rapidly, leaders fail to truly understand where to best use the asset. The Cav Scout is now the closest conventional Soldier in knowledge and skill to the Unconventional Soldier known as Special Forces. Today Cav Scout NCOs are mandated by units to be RANGER qualified and be task to ODA teams where they skills shine.
I used to teach riding. This was one of the films I used to teach. The kids used to laugh, but they learned.
My great great grandfather was in the civil war. He was in the 17th PA vol cavalry reg co F. My grand father was in the Pa National Guard cavalry. He was a Blacksmith.
What I would really like to see is training for cavalry combat: both mounted and dismounted. Primarily dismounted, because marksmanship on horseback becomes a liability towards mission effectiveness and ammo supplies lol.
I'm trained in all the gymnastics for making a combat horse if you're interested. It was also routine for the instructors at Ft. Riley to teach pretty accurate shooting from horseback. (I was friends with Col. Dale Taylor who was the last living instructor from there and he told me about it...the shooting requirements/tests) Benjamin Jarrett
Hi Jane, I would love to learn more about gymnastics and drills. Do you have any links to videos or text? Also, when is a horse considered a “made” cavalry horse?
How to stop your runaway horse before you get dashed to pieces would be interesting.
Before he runs you into the surprised Indian village !!! :(
The Original Horsepower!
Hello! Great video! Could you please give the link to this video on your webpage. Is it still there? Can't find it...
Smith seems to be doing all the work here... just saying...
Teacher's pet
beautiful somebody who knows how to make the hands independant of the arms and rest of the body
The cavalrymen were EXPERT riders. My father had been in the 7th. He made it look effortless
That's where the old American Forward Seat came from refined by then Capt Harry Chamberlin
⚓️ Thanks 🌈 I guess it’s tough sometimes to ride your next meal 😎
Anyone know where this was filmed? It looks too hilly to have been at Fort Riley, Kansas
No, but it sort of looks like California.
why do they put the hat-strap under their chin? it should go under the jaw.
if the strap is under the jaw, it will blow off and pull on the throat when the wind catches the brim during motion, making a strangling effect. There is even this happening on a day with no wind when there is sufficient going in the horses. The chin is level during riding going forward; it is slightly above level during HALT; it may be ever so slightly below level during acceleration in a very finished/perfected riding situation.
But
Makes me ant to break out th Corb Lund
Why did the Signal Corps produce this training film. Seems like the Cavalry would have been a better choice.
The Signal Corps made all of the films for the entire army.
worst dismount ever ..im still saying it..this sucks!
Are you an expert?
I like to see a civilian "expert" correct the professional cavalry on how to do things. During the the 1930s-40s the US cavalry was probably the closest to perfection the branch ever was or would be.
Lieutenant Dixon, I'm a civilian expert. I was thoroughly trained by a cavalry chief in Europe. One of my other mentors was Col. Dale Taylor (who I think was the last living instructor from Ft. Riley). The dismount method here is 'academic' and would never be used in actual practice; it's dangerous. Melania's right. (But the rest of the stuff is nearly pure verbatim from the 1905 and 1935 manual and is stuff I love.) What is dangerous and wrong in the dismount is descending the right leg to the ground and leaving the left in the stirrup. (It's a setup for the dragging disaster in the Seabiscuit movie.) The safest and fastest way, is to kick off both stirrups at the start of the dismount (at the command 'Prepare to dismount'), then (at the command 'Dismount'), vault to the ground, landing on both feet. I saw a great demo from the Queen's household cavalry showing the actual no stirrup/vault dismount I'm talking about, if you'd like to see i could try to find it for you. Jane Frizzell
@@JaneFrizzell You are correct, Sir. Dismounting with your foot in stirrup will make any possible accident really dangerous.
To Miss Frizzell: You're point, I believe, is a better and safer way... However... The 'Way' you did it ... "Sucked". You could have tried, "I would suggest _" or... "Be careful when you do this_". You'll get your point thru without, well... "Sucking". lol
Hate to say it, but having grown up on a show horse farm, I'd be pretty annoyed having some Army stiff tell me how to ride 😂😂😂
I take it you've never served... also... U.S. Military Mounted Calvary soldiers today, these "Army Stiffs", spend over 60 hours with their horses - training every week. - 325-365 days/year . How many hours do you put in a year training? These highly disciplined, proud soldiers perform for Presidents, at Rose Bowl Parades, all over the world actually. "Show horse farm"?? Okay - you go girl! Guess you're one of those that thinks they know everything.. lol
This is timeless riding advice. Quite a few of today's riding "greats" were either mentored or highly influenced by a Calvary member
Yeah, why would you ever take riding advice from men who's lives literally depended on their riding ability? Lol, you horse people are unbearable.
I m sure you would.you d also learn not to talk back
Oh, brother. BORING