Another mounted combat question

[CCamfield]

Is it legal to both use your mount as cover (with the Ride skill) and the Mounted Combat feat simultaneously? I see nothing to indicate otherwise, but it does seem a bit cheesy

 

[Saeviomagy]

Is it legal to both use your mount as cover (with the Ride skill) and the Mounted Combat feat simultaneously? I see nothing to indicate otherwise, but it does seem a bit cheesy

Given how lame using your mount as cover is otherwise...