Life Guards Horse Regiment

The Life Guards Horse Regiment (Лейб-гвардии Конный полк) was a former guards cavalry regiment of the Imperial Guard. The regiment was one of the first regiments formed during Peter I (Pytor I)'s Reign during the Great Northern War. The regiment was later disbanded in 1918, but reformed in the White Army part of the Guards Cavalry Regiment. The regiment's final disbandment date was in 1923 following the end of the Russian Civil War.

History
The Life Guards Horse Regiment trace their roots back to the Life Dragoons Squadron formed in 1721 under Prince Alexsander Menshikov. Although the regiment's roots date back to 1706, the regiment was fully formed by 1721. The squadron, after many renames and assignments, ended up being known as the Kronshlot Dragoon Company of the St Petersburg Governate. By 1725, the squadron was reorganised and expanded becoming, the Life Horse Regiment, being modeled after their Swedish Enemies' structure and look.