Our southern cousins Lady Alienor and Lord Reinmar hosted an SCA equestrian practice at their farm. We loaded up the beasties and dragged Scott and Noel along as well. Scott and Noel rode at Siege of Glengary when we hosted the equestrian events. Noel now owns my old warhorse, Sioux, veteran of Gulf Wars. It was just like old times!
The two young horses I brought had never played the games before. Gideon was a little leery–especially of the heavy machinery next door! Lucy, my Thoroughbred racetrack rescue, took it all in stride:
Our novice horses faced new places, new horses, and new challenges…even new outfits! The natural horsemanship foundation laid at home gave them a solid grounding for acceptance and quick mastery of new experiences. Clicker training accelerated the horses’ comfort level with flailing swords, bobbing lances and billowing costumes.
Everyone rode well and had a blast! Lady Brandwyn Alston again marshalled. Our thanks to the ground crew who kept everything running quickly and smoothly. My hands were too full with 2 horses to take photos. Next time I promise to get more!