What anatomical changes would you need to get 1 ton ride-able rodent?

So, I've decided that in my fantasy fiction, I want to have Megabara riders. Massive Capybaras, being ridden into a battle.

I've done some basic research and I came across this extinct species that comes close enough(I still want to keep shorter tail and slightly shorter skull of capybara though): Josephoatigasia

I am however aware that's far from enough. Zebras, similar to horses don't have spine suited for a mounted rider, and it is also known that riding an elephant isn't very healthy for the said elephant. So, apart from size, there are other requirements. So, what anatomical changes do I need for my megabaras to be rideable by (at least lightly) armoured troops?

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