From time immemorial mounted warriors have used a variety of weapons in battle. Besides lances and swords, deadly weapons like battle-axes and maces were used. It was essential for these mounted warriors to practice their skills with these weapons before battle. Equally certain, they would have engaged in mounted sports for recreation. An ancient painting from Asia depicts a mounted warrior honing his skills while carrying three weapons; namely lance, sword and bow and arrow.  

In medieval times, mounted knights of old used both lance and sword in battle. They exercised their skills with both weapons in preparation for war or jousting in the Lists. 
Later on, mounted troops carrying lance, sword and revolver used these weapons on the practice track.