Tag Archives: equestrian

Tournament of the Phoenix 2010

This awesome video produced by Wealth TV gives an insider’s view into the Tournament of the Pheonix. Stand alongside the noble knights-defenders and challengers alike! Enjoy!

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Happy New Year!

Freezing rain and ice-slick roads confine us to the farm tonight… and there is no place we’d rather be! Mark and I play with the horses well after dark. I trim Grace’s hooves and start teaching her a new trick, … Continue reading

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Metallica – Training Heavy Horse

Training a heavy war horse for medieval mounted games. Even the bravest Destrier starts off as a horse like any other. The difference is a solid foundation of trust! Continue reading

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Tomorrows Destrier, Today!

Metallica, my backup mount for Siege of Glengary, has officially started her weapons training. What it takes to train a horse for the medieval equestrian games Continue reading

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Siege Of Glengary Equestrian Schedule

Oyez, oyez! Equestrian Activities at the SIege of Glengary will commence on Friday, Sept 27 according to the following schedule. (Please note, times and activities are open to modification and interpretation!) Tentative Schedule: Friday 3:00 Marshalls arrive, settle in.  Site … Continue reading

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Getting Started with Horses in the SCA

As this year’s Siege of Glengary is resurrecting equestrian activities, a common question is, “how do I play?” The answer is as varied as SCAdians’ interests and skills! Folks of any experience level can participate in ways that are both … Continue reading

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Dolly Madison to miss Siege of Glengary 2009 Equestrian

Dolly will miss Siege of Glengary 2009 Equestrian Games. Continue reading

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Clydesdale Rides Trail! Putting the Natural in Horsemanship

Clydesdale Rides Trail! Putting the Natural in Horsemanship Yesterday was a story of turning bad happenings into good results. A bit of background: Much to both mine and Dolly’s chagrin, after spending the afternoon on Tuesday last week mowing the … Continue reading

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Mongol Derby

Ghengis Khan’s horse-powered postal system played a crucial role in expanding and maintaining his vast empire. On August 22, a cadre of bold adventurers will resurrect the Mongolian post in the longest horse race in the world. Continue reading

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Le Grande Tournoi die Amitie – The Great Tournament of Friends

Le Grande Tournoi die Amitie was held in April 2009 in the Canton of Attillium, in the kingdom of Atlantia. The Tournoi featured an SCA Jousting Tournament.  Clint B. put together this great clip. Be inspired!    

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