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Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge
Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge was a Roman cavalry re-enactment event 1st-2nd July 2017 held at Bitts Park, Carlisle. It is thought to be first time in over 1,500 years, that a 30-strong unit (a turma) of Roman cavalry performed together. It included a "Hippika gymnasia", which were elaborate equestrian tournaments and training exercises for Roman cavalry, combining military drills with expert displays of horsemanship. The event included mock battles and weapon handling, including javelin throwing. In Roma times the Hippika gymnasia were held to boost morale, train skills, develop unit cohesion, and impress (and intimidate) onlookers.
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The turma performing two perfect ranks, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The cavalrymen receive the Emperor's praise!, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The turma at the canter in two ranks brandishing spears, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The turma in wedge formation (cuneus), brandishing spears, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Hadrian and the Ermine Street Guard on the march leaving the parade ground, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Three mounted elite riders from the blue team wearing face-mask helmets, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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A mounted elite rider from the red team wearing a face-mask helmet, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The emperor Hadrian on horseback, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Hadrian and draconarius, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Draconarius and Decurio, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Three mounted elite riders wearing replica face-mask helmets, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The turma performing two perfect ranks, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The cavalrymen receive the Emperor's praise!, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The turma at the canter in two ranks brandishing spears, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The turma in wedge formation (cuneus), brandishing spears, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Hadrian and the Ermine Street Guard on the march leaving the parade ground, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Three mounted elite riders from the blue team wearing face-mask helmets, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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A mounted elite rider from the red team wearing a face-mask helmet, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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The emperor Hadrian on horseback, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Hadrian and draconarius, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Draconarius and Decurio, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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Three mounted elite riders wearing replica face-mask helmets, Turma! Hadrian's Cavalry Charge in Carlisle
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