Sword on horseback: How annoying is carrying a medieval sword on horseback? (We try it out)

Warlord always steals the show, sorry jason, but he's the real star here

Jason and Warlord are like the real life Geralt and Roach.

Pandemic binge watching- In medieval times I would have just died from the plague, so this is much better.

Our 13th cent re-enactment group spent a while being confused about wearing a sword (similar to your norman design scabbard). On foot its much more comfortable and practical to have the sword on your hip - the movement is more neutral and higher on the waist is a bit uncomfortable. BUT, sources show that that swords were worn higher on the waist which isn't as practical or comfortable. So we lived with the contradiction as we fight tournaments on foot. Then one day we went and had a session on horses. My friend was in full knights kit. He got on the horse, and for comfort the first thing he did was hike the belt up to his waist.. AH!! now we see! Jump off the horse, waist belt is high. 10 minutes later after the scabbard smacked the horses flanks which led to an unscheduled trip to the woods at high speed, he then twisted the belt so the sword was more in front of him. which resolved that issue and made cutting the horses ears off less likely.

I just love ~ the way you treat your horses! You rarely see people handling their horses with both love AND skill.

Min 9:01 the horse gives him an epic side glance. Love it. "Watcha doin' hooman? Cat was right, they are weird."

At the start, Warlord just kept peeking at him like, “Are we doing anything fun yet?” 💛

A man with a horse, a sword, long hair AND a history buff... 😍

Warlord photobombed you! He is such a lovely lad. I think he wanted your attention.

Nice video Warloard! Thanks for bringing your knight with his swords!

Such a well behaved horse, beautiful ☺

You show the nuances of history and help to bring it to life, any small detail and you're instantly their trying to work it out. Great channel really appreciate the dedication you put in. You must be very happy.

Came for the history lesson but found myself just enjoying and watching Warlord’s every movement. 🐎

8:59 Warlord be like "Bro, that's annoying, can you not? k thanks"

When you touched Warlords side with the sword he just looked at you lol you really are blessed to have such a good horse mate.

I remember way back long ago now it seems, when I first started riding horses. My instructor told me, we always mount on the left side of the horse, it was due to knights wearing swords and the sword would get in the way if they tried to mount from the right :) I’m glad you showed that and talked about it!

I'm so glad War Lord is willing to put up with all of this so we can see it. Please give him an apple from 'us'! Great video. Thank you.

this dude is definitely a time traveler, Sir.Jason Kingsley .

Started tapping Warlord in that soft point and goes, "What are you doing back there!?"

I find it very admirable the way you treat your horses. Thank you.