If you are de horsed, then make sure you tell you're allies to charge, and try to run or back up in their direction. Thats another thing, make sure you are moving, and moving fast at all times, if you're horse is hit by a spear, or takes a lot of damage, it my stand up on it's hind legs, letting multiple enemies get in attacks on it and you. My favorite weapons to use when doing this are usually two handers, as you can deliver much more damage per strike, meaning less passes it takes to kill a single enemy, and thus less chances of messing up and hitting an obstacle or something. Of course do not attempt to do this if you are not mounted, because when more than three enemies gang up on you it is very hard to survive. When I go into battle I tend to tell my troops to hold their ground while I ride out and thin the enemy's ranks. Also, if any new players need help they should use this thread to ask questions about Mount and Blade or it's various mods. This is just a thread for everybody to post their favorite strategies, party rosters, and tips.