Mounted Combat Overhaul - A New Perspective on an Idea

I'm aware there is already an article on this, you can check it out here:

https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/360041691611-Mounted-Combat-Making-Horses-an-Advantage

But I would like to create my own post and share some of my ideas on how to improve and encourage mounted combat. I will be some referencing ideas in the other post as well.

1. Equipment

The "Horse Armor should be craftable" argument has been made a thousand times. But what if horse armor was split into two sections, the saddle armor and the bridle? This would make the armor more interesting and customizable, as well as bring players' attention to horses. Additionally, Netherite Horse Armor should be craftable, for the sake of consistency and further improvements to the armor.

2. Horse Attacks

When a horse runs into an entity, they should be able to deal damage to the entity, simulating a trample or ram. The damage would be based off of the speed of the horse and/or a new stat called "Horse Strength." Neither the horse nor the rider would sustain damage as a result of running into a hostile mob, unless the mob attempts to attack (Such as a creeper explosion)

3. Rider Attacks

The rider's attacks would have additional strength, damage, range, based off of the speed of the horse.

4. Horse Aiming

You know how you can turn boats with the 'A' & 'D' keys while still looking around? This should be applied to horses, allowing players to attack enemies on the sidelines while still riding in the same direction.