Steve clarifies that his proposal transfers the men rather than European horses unsuited to the destination. Alex argues that obtaining and training replacement horses remains a substantial task. Riders must also acclimatize to the environment and work with the new mounts. An estimate of six to eight months is offered for the combined adjustment. That delay supports the concern that a European opportunity might arrive before the transferred force could return, although Steve continues to see unused manpower as a waste.
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Moving riders still requires trained horses and time
The clarification shifts the logistical question from shipping horses to finding mounts and retraining riders.