March 1, 848
Just today, the garrison corps sent 300 horses to the green space outside the training corps.
Instructor Keith stood in front of the people who were getting more and more eager to try. He followed the old rules and started squirting... and began to lecture:
"Go and pick a horse you like. These are good horses and there are enough of them. Remember, don't fight. You have all morning."
The 104th Southern Training Corps currently has 247 soldiers and 21 instructors, and 300 horses are completely enough. Most of the remaining horses will be sent back, and only 10 more will be left in case the horses are accidentally lost or injured.
Ren walked a little excitedly among the horses. These horses had already been initially tamed. They were not afraid of people and would not run around. Of course, they would not be too obedient. This was intentional.
He was once a knight, so he was naturally equipped with horses. However, when the Border Knights fought against the orcs in the alien continent, they generally did not engage in mounted combat.
First of all, the border of the empire is a hilly area with lush vegetation and complex terrain. More importantly, if a running horse collides with a running orc, the orc will fall, but the horse will die! The orcs can roll on the ground twice at most, and then get up. Copper skin and iron bones are not an exaggeration. Even if those ordinary soldiers hold swords, without the blessing and strengthening of the sacred fighting spirit, ten of them together may not be able to defeat one. Orcs. Otherwise, the empire would not spend a large amount of fiscal revenue every year to support the Border Knights, which numbered over 10,000 people.
Coincidentally, the soldiers within the walls of the giant world do not fight on horseback. They usually ride on horseback. These carefully tamed horses can run faster than ordinary giants!
But no matter what, riding a horse is still very tempting for boys. Knight Ren is not in a hurry and hopes to pick a good horse.
However, Ren is not a Bole and does not understand what a thousand-mile horse is. When he was a knight, he was directly matched with horses, so he walked around and couldn't tell which horse was stronger.
Ren was a little dazzled as he walked and watched. Many people didn't know what to do like him. Instructor Keith said that people pick horses and horses pick people. A horse's temperament is very important.
Lei felt that he was talking nonsense. He couldn't see it at all... Hey, he suddenly found a horse with brown hair and a strong and graceful body. But that was not the point. This horse had bright eyes and no idea. Is it an illusion? I always feel that this horse has a somewhat disdainful look in its eyes and a slightly mocking look on its face.
Ren's heart moved, he grabbed a handful of grass, walked to the horse, bent down and handed it to him. The horse snorted, glanced at Ren, and then lowered his head to eat grass on the ground.
Renn: "…………"
The atmosphere was a bit awkward. Renn felt that the horse might be a little shy, but it was definitely not something wrong with him.
Ren reached out and stroked the mane on the horse's neck, but the horse was unhappy and turned its head directly to face him with its butt.
Ren: Hehe, I can’t cure you yet.
Ren picked up the reins, led the horse over, and handed over the fodder. The horse looked at Ren unmoved, as if it didn't want to eat the food it brought.
Ren seemed to realize something. He stroked the horse's head gently and handed the fodder to the horse's mouth. Sure enough, the horse ate the fodder with great enjoyment.
Renn: This horse has become a spirit, and he actually knows how to enjoy it!
Without hesitation, he took the horse away. Just because he took one more look at you among the horses and couldn't forget your horse face... he decided it was you.
Ren glanced around. Most people were still hesitating, not knowing what to choose. But someone had already picked it, and Renne saw that Sasha was already feeding his horse.
He named his horse "Tiguris", the name of a stubborn monster in a certain Ultraman movie, and then took a bucket of fodder and started feeding the horse. Feeding the horse is a daily homework, and Instructor Keith asked every Individuals must feed their horses once a day to cultivate the bond between man and horse.
As time goes by, everyone chooses their own horse, although many people end up picking one at random.
Renn saw Allen pulling a tall black horse. The horse had shiny black hair, a strong body, and unruly eyes. It kept swinging its hooves and ignored Allen's feeding.
Tsk tsk, it's a fierce horse, Allen may have to suffer a little.
On the other hand, my own horse, I thought it was the king of horses, a proud thousand-mile horse, but it turned out to be just a bit weird.
At this time, Thomas also came over with his horse.
"Ren, look, how is my 'Gulica'?" Thomas said proudly. His horse looked really good, with bright hair and a well-proportioned body.
Before Ren could reply, his Martygulis was unhappy, because Ren, who was about to say something to Thomas, subconsciously stopped stroking and feeding him.
Tigurius walked up to Thomas and gave him a hoof.
"Damn, Ren, what happened to your horse?" Thomas hid back and looked at Tigulis with a little surprise. This horse is too smart.
"Hey, my horse, Tiguris, is very smart, isn't it?"
Tigulis snorted and neighed, raised his head and stared at Ren, signaling him to continue feeding.
Renn was very satisfied with Tiguris's performance, so that the smart horse could set off his wise and mighty skills.
Thomas was a little jealous, and when he saw Gulica, who only lowered his head to eat fodder, he was suddenly discouraged.
The mornings for the next month were all about horseback riding, and a month later it was alternating between horseback riding and weight-bearing physical training.
The next day, after Instructor Keith explained some knowledge and tips on horseback riding, the horseback riding training began. As long as the rider can ride faster than Instructor Keith, he will be qualified.
It soon became apparent that riding a horse was not a pleasant experience, at least at first.
Riding a horse and running away does not count as knowing how to ride a horse, because fools can do that.
Beginners usually make the horse's internal organs churn. There is a method called brisk gait, which is to click and support according to the rhythm of the horse. Once you know how to do this, you won't let the horse knock you upside down. This is the beginning of learning how to ride a horse.
The next step is to control the speed, coordinate with the horse's center of gravity, and send out correct signals through various support paths (hands - rein - horse's mouth, legs and feet). Only then can you truly understand how to ride a horse.
In the advanced stage of horseback riding, the rider transcends passive center of gravity coordination and actively changes his body's center of gravity within a certain range in order to gain greater freedom on the horse's back. The greater the range of movement with the horse's center of gravity as the axis. , indicates that the riding skill is higher, otherwise, it is lower. This level is already a master level for a newbie, and Renne has just reached this level in the alien continent.
As for the final 'human and horse integration', it is just like the 'human and vehicle integration' of the drag racing party. Most people don't even have to think about it.
It is already remarkable to be able to reach the advanced equestrian level of actively cooperating with the horse to change its center of gravity. Not many people in the Survey Corps, even the best at riding horses, have reached this level.
In the first few days of riding, many people almost vomited. Their crotches and buttocks hurt, and they didn't dare to sit down.
An interesting scene occurred in the canteen. Many people ate standing up these days.
The worst offender was Eren. The extraordinary black horse he picked was really unruly. He had been thrown off three times and received several hooves. Mikasa felt extremely distressed.
After Allen received another hoof while feeding the black horse, the third master finally couldn't bear it anymore. He pulled out a utility knife and put it on the horse's neck. If Allen hadn't stopped him, everyone might have had extra food today.
Ren secretly thought that it was a pity that he hadn't eaten meat for a long time. Because of the fall of Wall Maria, humans lost one-third of their territory and the price of meat soared.
But not to mention, Allen's dark horse became much more honest in the next few days.
Dark Horse: I can’t afford to offend you! This woman is terrible.
In this way, time gradually came to May. After two months of horse riding training, everyone at least learned to ride a horse. There is also an increasing understanding between Renne and Tiguris. Basically, his horse can react quickly to the signals given by Renne. Renne can now be called an experienced driver.
"Drive! Drive!"
I saw a group of training soldiers galloping on their horses in the empty wasteland. Instructor Keith drove his horses to chase after them. Anyone who is caught up will be "surprised" later!
Renn took the lead, adjusted his body posture, followed Tigulis's center of gravity, and rode swiftly. No matter how fast the others rode, they were still more than two horse lengths behind him.
Horse riding has little to do with physical fitness, because the physical fitness of the remaining training soldiers is not too bad, but he was once a knight after all, and he is quite compatible with Tigulis.
In short, he was really invincible on horseback, and if he wanted to, everyone would have to eat ashes behind the hooves of Tiguris' horse.
Car God Rayne: I’m not targeting anyone, I mean – everyone sitting here is rubbish.
During the horse riding test, whether it was climbing over roadblocks or competing in speed, he almost never lost. In terms of equestrian skills, he was the first among the 104 training soldiers in the South. Even Mikasa, Ani, and Reiner had to admit defeat.
Renn felt that in this world, maybe one day he could reach the legendary state of "human and horse becoming one".
