diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/official/entities/template_unit_cavalry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/official/entities/template_unit_cavalry.xml
index 6f1341b58b..2b4af4dc06 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/official/entities/template_unit_cavalry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/official/entities/template_unit_cavalry.xml
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
 		</Loot>		
 
 		<Move>
-			<Speed>7.0</Speed>
+			<Speed>12.0</Speed>
 			<TurningRadius>1.0</TurningRadius>
 			
 			<Run>