Monthly Archives: May 2009

Modern Medieval Cavalry Drills

In 1862 Brigadier General Phillip Cooke compiled “Cooke’s Cavalry Tactics” to educate and train cavalry horsemen.  Sir Wulfric Peverel of Meridies rewrote the relevent portions of the manual for SCA Equestrian use.  Click here to enjoy!

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SCA Cavalry Demo- Atlantian Knights

On May 15, 2009, members of  the Lance of the Argent Bear and House de Montfort, all denizens of the fair kingdom of Atlantia, created a medieval demo for the fortunate students of Shoal Berry Intermediate School in Duncan, SC. … Continue reading

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Cricket: Appendix Registered Quarter Horse Mare For Lease

Congratulations to the Knock Family of Kearneysville, WV! We’re so thrilled that this special mare is staying “in the family,” and that you love her as much as we do!

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Michael: Athletic, Unraced Thoroughbred Gelding For Sale

Congratulations, Mikey, and good luck in your show career!  

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Andalusian Mane Braiding Video

We just found a wonderful Andalusian website which contains a clip of French braiding the mane.  This is a simple and elegant way of keeping your Friesian’s mane out of the way while riding or showing.  We hope the video … Continue reading

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Gideon’s Hunter/Jumper Clinic Prep: It All Starts Here

Bill Moroney holds an impressive list of credentials in the equestrian world.  He is currently the president of the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, sits on the U.S. Equestrian Federation Board of Directors, and is a past chairman of the USEF … Continue reading

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SCA Joust Training

Jousting Training at a recent Southern Horde practice in South Carolina. We do not know who to thank for this footage, but Thank You!

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Natural Horsemanship Training with Cavaletti

Natural horse trainers look for creative ways to use their environment to help train their horses. Cavaletti, also called ground poles, are unsung heroes in creating a bridge between horse training equipment and the horse’s environment. Cavaletti, the Italian word … Continue reading

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Modern Cavalry Challenge-Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event 2009

Lexington , Kentucky is the heartbeat of America’s horse country.  Each year in April, elite riders from around the world gather at the Kentucky Horse Park to test themselves and their horses against the course at the Rolex Three-Day Event. … Continue reading

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