Horses: Dragoon mounts were generally smaller than those used by heavy cavalry. Horses had to be bay, black, chestnut or gray in color. The typical load carried by a horse could be 250 pounds, including equipment and rider.

Carbine or musketoon (French 1777)

Lighter and shorter than regular musket; its size made it ideal for light cavalry use; attached to shoulder musket sling

Long boots with knee guards protected and stabilized the rider's lower leg

Pistol holsters on the saddle containing two French cavalry pistols for use in close quarters

Other equipment: Wooden canteen, bedroll, feed bag and picket rope

SOURCES: US Wars.net; Sons of the Revolution in California.com; American Revolution.org; www.replications.com; Global Security.org; dragoons.info; 2powercom.net; Battle (Eye Witness Books)

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