Riding Armor

Riding Armor were specifically designed for samurai on horseback. The plates were re-positioned to better deflect blows from a lower angle. Complete Exotic Arms Guide, p. 34 Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 198 The ancestor of the O-Yoroi, chest armor was made from lighter metal plates, such as copper or bronze, while iron was for the legs and sode. Book of Earth, p. 25 Essentially reinforced Light Armor, the plates on the armor would be thickened for increased protection. This in turn would reduce mobility on foot however, compared to samurai in Light Armor. 
== Unicorn Riding Armor ==
The Unicorn Clan incorporated leather gloves, leather armored plates, and other modifications beneficial for its heavy cavalry forces, including four large domed metallic disks (one for each of the four winds) protecting the chest, back, and flanks. Book of Earth, p. 27
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