pasture land at Ribchester,centre of horse breeding.

this photo shows why the area was settled-extensive well watered pasture for the breeding of cavalry mounts -and a fordable/bridgeable crossing point and a tricky area with unruly natives ( though you cant see them in this photo).

 

what must the Sarmatian units have thought being posted here? its along way home but the horses would be big and healthy here.

Yet another beautiful landscape photo. My my, I'm such a scenery whore.