"Pikeman's Lament Dragoons" Topic

Posted this on the PL forum but there does not seem to be a lot going on over there. I feel that the rules as written do not accurately reflect western dragoons, by definition they ride"nags and cobs" so they should never be able to out distance Gallopers and should probably only keep up with Trotters. I think the constraints of the rules format limit the number of units. The horse described as dragoons should more likely be something like eastern light cavalry (Cossacks, Tatars, Croats etc.). I might limit western dragoons to 8" of movement and might reconsider their other stats. Thoughts?

It might depend under what circumstances. If they were expected to be galloping about all the time then 'nags and cobs' might tire and be out-stripped but I suspect as most units were trotting and cantering at best over the duration of relatively short battles then I doubt it would make much of a difference. Perhaps at campaign movement they might lag a bit. Certainly if they clashed they'd be outmatched in size and perhaps aggression? Just my thoughts.

Fair point in the mid 17th century, but if you are using late 17th/early 18th then they were often used like cavalry, especially in the English army. House rule it, if your gaming group agree.