Tag Archives: horse

Tournament of the Phoenix 2010

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

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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There she goes again… Congratulations, Kirsten!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by WebWhisperer

Congratulations Kirsten and Gideon on Back-to-Back grand championships Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Season

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

I chuckled sadly when I noticed that the last post in the blog was Mark’s exhortation of wearing helmets every time, every ride.  The post was his response to Courtney King-Dye’s accident.   She was not wearing a helmet.  The results … Continue reading →

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Winter Horsemanship Fun

Posted on March 2, 2010 by admin

Test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship at this great website hosted by the Canadian Pony Club: http://www.canadianponyclub.org/Games/index.php. This is an interactive quiz with questions sorted by skill level. Be quick! The clock is ticking!

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

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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Siege Of Glengary Equestrian Schedule

Posted on September 15, 2009 by admin

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

Posted on September 15, 2009 by admin

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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Before the Fire: Planning for Emergencies

Posted on August 14, 2009 by admin

Ive been keeping an eye on the most recent California wildfire, dubbed the Lockheed fire, which at the time of this post has burnt some 6800 acres. Fires out there are commonplace, but this one, of all of them, is … Continue reading →

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Le Grande Tournoi die Amitie – The Great Tournament of Friends

Posted on July 9, 2009 by admin

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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Flymasking the Un-halterable, Headshy Horse

Posted on June 14, 2009 by admin

You remember the story of belling the cat. We were handed a similar scenario… The challenge: To put a flymask on a horse who is not halter-trained and is known to be headshy. The solution: Clicker Training to the rescue! … Continue reading →

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