While riding from place to place takes little skill or effort, the same cannot be said about fighting from the saddle. While the added speed, height, and visibility can turn the tide to your advantage, they can just as quickly be neutralized by an uncontrolled mount or a badly-timed twist in the saddle. Experts among the cavalry can strike harder and remain seated after being hit. This skill also affects how frequently and how hard your mount is struck instead of you. Combat riding is essential for the use of the mounted attack skills trample and charge.