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  allegiance Continental Congress of the United States
  type Dragoon
  dates 1775-1783
  command Structure Continental Army
  nickname Bland's Horse
  battles Battle Of Guilford Court House
  notable Commanders Theodorick Bland


The 1st Continental Light Dragoons also known as '''Bland's Horse''' was raised on June 8 , 1775 in Williamsburg, Virginia for service with the Continental Army . The regiment would see action at the Battle Of Brandywine , Battle Of Germantown and the Battle Of Guilford Court House . The regiment was disbanded on November 15 , 1783 at Winchester, Virginia .