Saddle Stirrups: Its Impact On World History

The stirrup, a simple contraption of metal or wood, designed to give a rider better balance and control on horseback. But did you know, these footholds were key to two major revolutions in human history? In the grasslands of Central Asia, the Mongols harnessed the power of stirrups to perfect an innovative battle tactic. Mounted on their swift steeds, they would charge at the enemy, unleashing a flurry of arrows, then swiftly turn around, feigning retreat while continuing their relentless assaul