general breckinridge's front regiment was the 10th kentucky mounted rifles, under the command of colonel benjamin caudill. caudill's men dismounted and fired into the union cavalry, causing several casualties. as the rest of breckinridge's troops began to arrive on the scene, general stoneman's men secured the high hill overlooking the river. breckinridge observed that these hills were the best defensive positions in the area; following which he ordered the men of the 10th kentucky mounted rifles to charge up the hill and drive out the union army. the rest of giltner's brigade also joined in the charge, routing the union soldiers. the result of the charge ended in confederate favor, and the confederates gained control of the hill.