What units use horses best?

[Prof_Nekko]

Simple question really. I want to know which units are best on mounts. Personally I find that archers and crossbowmen are good on horses for hit and run tactics and keeping them away from melee units. But I could use second opinions on the matter

[0rutyna0]

Geisha

[Mr. L]

In the early game, when horse rushing you can use units like Geisha (Usually only for supporting your teammate), Spearmen, Chemists or Archers for Dragon.

When you're Serpent you can use Swordsmen or Musketeers if you want to hit and run. Do keep in mind that going for Musketeers + horses right at the start will take longer to get and that leaves you quite vulnerable to rushes.

As Lotus, well, horses aren't really a necessary part according to pro players I've spoken to (i.e. Ben, Terry). But if you do get a chance to get horses, then having Channelers on them is quite good so they have extra protection.

But other than that, Lotus horses aren't good for combat as they lack the trample BG and their infernal breath BG is pretty useless.