My great great uncle William Huston served in the 11nth OVC. He is buried in Union County, Ohio. I own a model 1865 SPENCER Carbine, equipped with a Stabler Magazine Cut-Off. It is in impeccable original condition and it has both its original breech block and a Centerfire replacement breech block manufactured in NYC by SSK. I also have two very nice original condition REMINGTON New Model Army .44 cal. revolvers manufactured in 1863. Thank for all that you do in bringing Civil War history alive. ~ Bradley Hajost
P.S. I think your Troopers did a fine job. Looks like the pup had a good time, too. How I wish I was about thirty years younger and in better shape - I miss horsemanship, even the smell of a horse and a barn. Thanks, again...
You guys are inspiring! Nice to see a group take not only their horsemanship seriously, but their uniforms and weapons as well. Your Sergeant: NICE boots (Missouri Boot and Shoe?)... properly-made ACW footwear really stands out from the plastic-looking "cav boots" you see all offered all over the internet.
I wish I'd seen these when I was doing mounted cav years ago here in California. Seems every unit had his own interpretation of things. Videos like yours, with multiple shots from every angle, of such basic functions like mounting/dismounting, are critical to standardizing those functions nation-wide [just like they would have been in the real federal army]. Your uniforms, gear, and tack look top-notch as well... a huge Job Well Done to you and your pards.
Back in the '90s we had the 1885 Rocky Mountain Rangers Commemorative Troop in Pincher Creek, Alberta. We actually had this maneuver down pretty good. It did add a lot to the cavalry presentation, starting from the dismounted position.
I'm 6'2" and tend to ride horses that are 17 hands and taller. Being 58 and not as supple as I once was, mounting from the ground is always hard for me, so I try to find something to stand on, a fallen tree, a stump, even the low board on a fence. One trick I've learned is to let the stirrup leather out as much as possible, that usually buys me an extra 6-8 inches to work with. Stil, I'lll give this method a try tomorrow with Rocky, a 17.3 Percheron (I'm not overly confident this will work, but I'll give it a try!!!).
I have the same problem, "Bad Knees", I mount from a rock, tree stump or from a ditch. Letting out the stirrup can be a hassle on a western saddle. Happy Trails
Like that video promoting the next video loading on the move. Not CW related but watch the John Wayne movie The Searchers where he rides through the Comanche camp at full gallop. There is no reload but it looked impressive horse and rider moving so fast and firing.
Right at the beginning with the beautiful golden American quarter horse - I'm noticing the amount of wear on your cavalry sabre drag...is it an Ames, Roby, etc? I'm carefully conserving my Mansfield and Lamb cavalry sabre from 1864. Fascinating stuff, so well done. Thank you for putting this together, how I wish I could still ride!
Was recommended to your channel by you pard Sody Mcfly - SUBSCRIBED to your channel, LIKED this video and will check out your other content - this is going to be interesting as I don't have a lot of experience around horses.
If your interested in CW small arms shooting and artillary swing on my my channel and have a look - see ya in the field, at the range, or around the camp fire pards. LT 1st Minn Sharpshooters.
Everyone seems to be forgetting something very important is matching the person with the right horse(measuring weight)there is 2 men that I see that are oversized for the horse
The standard compliment of tack included a carbine thimble that the troopers would place the carbine into. This would keep it from bouncing around. However, their actual use in the field was not 100%.
I can appreciate the difficulties in making these videos. Though it's easier to some extent today, with phone cameras and such; getting the guys together, getting enough material you can edit it into something useful, and all the rest of the cats to herd, it's no easy job. With 1st Maine I asked myself if a member of the regiment saw us, would they be pleased with how we represented them, and always worked to that end. I think the men of the 11th Ohio would be happy with your representation.
Horses had it the worst in all the earlier wars. Hit by swords,arrows, bullets, artillery, forced to pull heavy loads day and night with barely any rest, not adequate food, drink or shelter, and no medical help if injured
Is it me or are these horses small? Don’t look like war horses to me. Also a question. I haven’t read much, but I did read the first few lines of the 1855(1841) manual as well as Cooke’s from 1861. And it seems they went from two ranks to one rank in that period?
Sody McFly: Please see some different ways and thoughts on this on the AC here: www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?17669-Officer-Shoulder-Boards-How-to-attach&highlight=shoulder+boards In short, I'll use Curt Schmidt's Quote on that page: "I whip stitch the four corners. Prior to the late 1850's it was not unusual to wear one's shoulder straps OVER one's epaulettes- so the "long sides" of the straps were not sewn down. Following the discontinued practice, I sometimes whip stitch just the ends. Originals do show up sewn on all four sides. (Although there are always "variations on a theme" such as the image of Captain George Meade wearing his epaulettes over his straps. Perhaps he was too lazy to remove them.. ) And last is the question of placement- their being found on the shoulder seam and as far "in" as centered on the shoulder. " Curt Schmidt 5-14-2008
Sody, to get an inexpensive cap that is still quality, the best bet is to get on the AC forum (www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?7-Buy-Sell-amp-Trade) , or quality facebook forums. It also depends on what you mean by "inexpensive". When it comes to cloth/clothing in this hobby the supply and demand has created a very stable "you get what you pay for" tradition. I have not seen too many rip-offs of quality gear. Therefore, you can buy cheap and you can buy expensive. But it all depends on what you are looking for. I hate to say this, but post on the forums what you are looking for and you might get lucky. Otherwise, if you buy new, inexpensive usually equals poor quality.
11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry thank you so much for your helping me and taking time out of your day to reply I really appreciate you you are an inspiration thank you
Happy Hamburgers, the 11th Ohio is based in Wyoming. Far from any frontlines of the Civil War. Washington and Idaho have active units. I bet you can get with a unit that’s closer than you think.
Ha ha. What about training your horses ? Do you really think this looks anything like a well trained horse and rider ? You can't get your horses to stand on command ? Each man appears to be doing something different, because they aren't trained. I applaud your zeal in wanting to do this , but it looks awful. You need to look at your video and judge it honestly. It's kind of embarrassing.
Travis, thanks for your input! That is exactly what we say in the video at 4:15. Thus, we agree with your assessment and specified in writing at 4:15. Thanks for watching.
@@11thovc Love your video. I noticed the Sgt. horse was "fidichty" when being mounted, I suspect "sore withers". This was a very common problem in the cavalry and a major head ach for the officers who had too keep horse and trooper battle ready.
Can't help but notice how beautiful the horses are. That gorgeous golden one in the beginning steals the camera from the speaker.
Agree - beautiful, noble animal...
My great great uncle William Huston served in the 11nth OVC. He is buried in Union County, Ohio. I own a model 1865 SPENCER Carbine, equipped with a Stabler Magazine Cut-Off. It is in impeccable original condition and it has both its original breech block and a Centerfire replacement breech block manufactured in NYC by SSK. I also have two very nice original condition REMINGTON New Model Army .44 cal. revolvers manufactured in 1863. Thank for all that you do in bringing Civil War history alive. ~ Bradley Hajost
Hi Steve, excellent videos. That horse you're riding is stunning!
Thanks! It is a quarter horse.
I had an ancestor who enlisted into the 9th Illinois Cavalry volunteer regiment. He enlisted in 1865 and he was from Germany.
P.S.
I think your Troopers did a fine job.
Looks like the pup had a good time, too.
How I wish I was about thirty years younger and in better shape - I miss horsemanship, even the smell of a horse and a barn.
Thanks, again...
You guys are inspiring! Nice to see a group take not only their horsemanship seriously, but their uniforms and weapons as well. Your Sergeant: NICE boots (Missouri Boot and Shoe?)... properly-made ACW footwear really stands out from the plastic-looking "cav boots" you see all offered all over the internet.
I wish I'd seen these when I was doing mounted cav years ago here in California. Seems every unit had his own interpretation of things. Videos like yours, with multiple shots from every angle, of such basic functions like mounting/dismounting, are critical to standardizing those functions nation-wide [just like they would have been in the real federal army]. Your uniforms, gear, and tack look top-notch as well... a huge Job Well Done to you and your pards.
TK1138, Thanks for the comments! That is exactly our goal with these videos!
Back in the '90s we had the 1885 Rocky Mountain Rangers Commemorative Troop in Pincher Creek, Alberta. We actually had this maneuver down pretty good. It did add a lot to the cavalry presentation, starting from the dismounted position.
Fantastic video yet again 11th OVC.
Keep 'em comin'!
Very educational and good demonstration how to do so.
I'm 6'2" and tend to ride horses that are 17 hands and taller. Being 58 and not as supple as I once was, mounting from the ground is always hard for me, so I try to find something to stand on, a fallen tree, a stump, even the low board on a fence. One trick I've learned is to let the stirrup leather out as much as possible, that usually buys me an extra 6-8 inches to work with. Stil, I'lll give this method a try tomorrow with Rocky, a 17.3 Percheron (I'm not overly confident this will work, but I'll give it a try!!!).
I have the same problem, "Bad Knees", I mount from a rock, tree stump or from a ditch. Letting out the stirrup can be a hassle on a western saddle. Happy Trails
Like that video promoting the next video loading on the move.
Not CW related but watch the John Wayne movie The Searchers where he rides through the Comanche camp at full gallop. There is no reload but it looked impressive horse and rider moving so fast and firing.
Right at the beginning with the beautiful golden American quarter horse - I'm noticing the amount of wear on your cavalry sabre drag...is it an Ames, Roby, etc?
I'm carefully conserving my Mansfield and Lamb cavalry sabre from 1864.
Fascinating stuff, so well done.
Thank you for putting this together, how I wish I could still ride!
Was recommended to your channel by you pard Sody Mcfly - SUBSCRIBED to your channel, LIKED this video and will check out your other content - this is going to be interesting as I don't have a lot of experience around horses.
If your interested in CW small arms shooting and artillary swing on my my channel and have a look - see ya in the field, at the range, or around the camp fire pards. LT 1st Minn Sharpshooters.
Everyone seems to be forgetting something very important is matching the person with the right horse(measuring weight)there is 2 men that I see that are oversized for the horse
After mounting is the carbine dropped down into something or would just be left to bounce around?
The standard compliment of tack included a carbine thimble that the troopers would place the carbine into. This would keep it from bouncing around. However, their actual use in the field was not 100%.
But, but...how do you check the track tension on those four legged beasties?
Very interesting video thanks.
Where would the bugler be positioned during this? Also the guidon bearer, would he have a different drill for mounting and dismounting?
Nice work
Thanks! That always means something coming from you guys!
I can appreciate the difficulties in making these videos. Though it's easier to some extent today, with phone cameras and such; getting the guys together, getting enough material you can edit it into something useful, and all the rest of the cats to herd, it's no easy job.
With 1st Maine I asked myself if a member of the regiment saw us, would they be pleased with how we represented them, and always worked to that end. I think the men of the 11th Ohio would be happy with your representation.
24 years in a Napoleonic uniform as trumpeter. As well as armored combat trooper.scout,tanker
How do you get on your horse with two bad knees. I used to be able to mount from the ground, but I can’t now.
Horses had it the worst in all the earlier wars. Hit by swords,arrows, bullets, artillery, forced to pull heavy loads day and night with barely any rest, not adequate food, drink or shelter, and no medical help if injured
Should perhaps be more honors and monuments to these beautiful, noble horses of the American Civil War...
Great vid!!
Is it me or are these horses small? Don’t look like war horses to me.
Also a question. I haven’t read much, but I did read the first few lines of the 1855(1841) manual as well as Cooke’s from 1861.
And it seems they went from two ranks to one rank in that period?
Good video
the sound is messed up on my pc. its really muffled except for the music.
What is the easiest way to put on shoulder boards?????
Sody McFly:
Please see some different ways and thoughts on this on the AC here:
www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?17669-Officer-Shoulder-Boards-How-to-attach&highlight=shoulder+boards
In short, I'll use Curt Schmidt's Quote on that page:
"I whip stitch the four corners. Prior to the late 1850's it was not unusual to wear one's shoulder straps OVER one's epaulettes- so the "long sides" of the straps were not sewn down. Following the discontinued practice, I sometimes whip stitch just the ends. Originals do show up sewn on all four sides. (Although there are always "variations on a theme" such as the image of Captain George Meade wearing his epaulettes over his straps. Perhaps he was too lazy to remove them.. ) And last is the question of placement- their being found on the shoulder seam and as far "in" as centered on the shoulder. " Curt Schmidt 5-14-2008
11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry you should subscribe to company D 2nd usss
11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry where can I purchase an inexpensive forge cap
Sody, to get an inexpensive cap that is still quality, the best bet is to get on the AC forum (www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?7-Buy-Sell-amp-Trade) , or quality facebook forums.
It also depends on what you mean by "inexpensive". When it comes to cloth/clothing in this hobby the supply and demand has created a very stable "you get what you pay for" tradition. I have not seen too many rip-offs of quality gear. Therefore, you can buy cheap and you can buy expensive. But it all depends on what you are looking for. I hate to say this, but post on the forums what you are looking for and you might get lucky. Otherwise, if you buy new, inexpensive usually equals poor quality.
11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry thank you so much for your helping me and taking time out of your day to reply I really appreciate you you are an inspiration thank you
I'd love to do reenacting, but I live oregon
Happy Hamburgers, the 11th Ohio is based in Wyoming. Far from any frontlines of the Civil War. Washington and Idaho have active units. I bet you can get with a unit that’s closer than you think.
There are units in Oregon - google 9th VA Cavalry
Steven Dacus really? Well I never knew! It's a bit confusing to find online, but I'll get there
sorry man but the whole time I was just focused on your horse. IDK why but they just looked stoned as HECK.
En castellano hablado 😡😈🇨🇱
Ha ha. What about training your horses ? Do you really think this looks anything like a well trained horse and rider ? You can't get your horses to stand on command ? Each man appears to be doing something different, because they aren't trained. I applaud your zeal in wanting to do this , but it looks awful. You need to look at your video and judge it honestly. It's kind of embarrassing.
Travis, thanks for your input! That is exactly what we say in the video at 4:15. Thus, we agree with your assessment and specified in writing at 4:15. Thanks for watching.
Travis, your spelling is embarrassing.
@@kendalhaug1941 ..so ? Does that mean my opinion is invalid ? Does that mean you've never made a mistake ? Really ?
@@kendalhaug1941 . At least I have a pretext, I have a rare retinal disease of the eyes .
@@11thovc Love your video. I noticed the Sgt. horse was "fidichty" when being mounted, I suspect "sore withers". This was a very common problem in the cavalry and a major head ach for the officers who had too keep horse and trooper battle ready.
Ahaircut wouldnt go miss a SERGEANT
Different time hair was still your business even in military service check out G.A. Custer...
Look like a bunch a fools that have never ridden a day in their life 😂
Troll.
Get a few people you know and try to mount and dismount in unison see how you look
Reinactors who get together maybe 2-3 times a year! You cannot expect Military Precision.