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Horses will naturally avoid obstacles, which was pivotal in the decisive cavalry charge in Waterloo. However, the cavalry charge was dominant in the middle ages. What made the cavalry in Waterloo different, and how did stable workers train a horse to charge into obstacles?

by /u/[deleted] in /r/AskHistorians

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