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Old 09-03-2013, 07:19 PM
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First off, did the RL Swiss Guard have a horse cavalry element, even just a ceremonial one? Since they're using horses, it stands to reason that the group would have at least a few members schooled in their handling and care. I suppose I could look this up myself but since you've already done some research on the Guard, I thought I'd check with you first.
Alas, these guys used to be, but got out of the cavalry business in 1904 (according to teh wikipedias, which are never wrong):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_Guard_%28Vatican%29

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