The Assyrians developed a broad policy of dealing with the tribal steppe people that resembled the tactics of sophisticated people who dealt with them for a very long time. The steppe people were entirely mounted, which posed significant challenges to militaries due to the speed factor.
This episode discusses the power and success of the steppe people's weapon system, specifically their use of horses and bows, and how even modern societies had trouble contending with them.
The effectiveness of a cavalry is undeniable and they are entirely mounted, making them challenging to the militaries of the day. They helped protect civilization from marauding and scary peoples who were not going to leave it intact.