Reynier de Vriere, Estrella War XXVI Media Office Deputy, offers some information for those planning to take part in equestrian activities at next year's Estrella War.

GET READY FOR IT! Sept 12 & 13th 09 The First Ever, INVITATIONAL JOUST TOURNAMENT & MEDEVAL FESTIVAL RENAISSANCE FAIR in NJ. More Entertainment and Vendors than Camalot!

You are invited to Summer Hunt V July 24-6, 2009. Our championship is in honor of Baron Julian. The winner carries a token for the year that was created by Baroness Arianne and features on of Julian's winning medals from Archery.

On the May 13, 2009 episode of the popular science show Mythbusters, the crew will try to prove the veracity of mounted archery. The episode Exploding Bumper premieres at 9:00 p.m. EDT and repeats at midnight.

This year, the theme is Pilgrims and Pilgrimage. Take part in the 8 Round Hercules Challenge, or the 8 Legged Race! Register your team NOW! As always, there will be numerous classes in the Arts and Sciences in various fields. Fighters, don't think we've left you out! There will be classes and activities for hard suit, rapier and equestrians. Want to teach a class? There is still time to add YOUR class to the schedule.

A new theory suggests that Henry VIII underwent a personality change as the result of a head injury he suffered while jousting.

Eowyth has created several albums of photos from recent events in the Kingdom of Calontir on her Picasa website. Included is an album of photos from Calontir's 25th Anniversary celebration.

Knight School, a division of Historic Enterprises, is offering hands-on instruction in equestrian combat at regularly scheduled jousting classes. The classes offer school-provided horses but also welcome riders who have their own.

Those who believe that equestrian activities are new in the Society for Creative Anachronism, will want to pay a visit to the The History of the Kingdom of The West: The First Coronation and Crown Tournament website and view the photo of Henrik of Havn.

The Barony of Brendoken cordially invites you to attend Brendokenfest 2009, to be held April 25 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover, Ohio.

Join us on our journey to celebrate time periods of the Known World! We will compete on the field, on horseback, and the gentler pursuits of the arts and sciences. And for those who love a challenge, join the Quest and find out who was who in our time! Prizes will be awarded for each martial discipline and for A&S competitions.

"The most beautiful event in the SCA" (at least to Ansteorrans) is featured in a wonderful short film posted by Sir Giotto" on YouTube. The beautifully-edited film advertises the upcoming Lysts at Castleton event.

Miriam reports that a small album of photos taken at the 2008 Placerville Christmas Parade are now available online. The Shire of Mountains Gate (Kingdom of the West) participated in the parade.

A bronze-plated, elaborately-decorated chariot dating to the 2nd century was found recently at an ancient Thracian tomb in southeastern Bulgaria. Experts believe the vehicle was buried as part of the belongings of a wealthy Thracian aristocrat.

Lady Brenna MacDonald has uploaded an album of photos from the recent Autumn Melees in Ansteorra's Bordermarch (BAM).

Ceara ní Néill has found online documentation covering the history of barding for horses during the Middle Ages. The document, in PDF format, also offers patterns.

Rizardo has posted an album of photos from the Crimson Sands event which took place recently in the Kingdom of Ansteorra.

Magdalena reports that Syr Loric Silvestris, fighting for Mistress Diana of the Isles, was the winner of the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

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The time draws nigh for people of the Outlands to once again come forward and show the world how things should be. How the concepts of Chivalry, Courtesy, and Honor didn't die in the Middle Ages, but live on today in those of us who think those things still matter. Time once again for us to help those less fortunate find hope in these troubling times.

Caer Galen Toys for Tots
November 15, 2008 Location:
Barony of Caer Galen (Longmont, Colorado)

Elisabeth Hansler of the Canton of Attillium has posted photos from equestrian activities at the recent War of the Wings III in the Kingdom of Atlantia.

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Hark! 'Tis the thunder of hooves! Valiant riders and their noble steeds shall compete in honor of Our Queen in a competition of skill and strategy. Join Her Majesty Kolfinna and Her Court on Sunday, November 16, 2008, for the Queen's Equestrian Championship Tourney.

Riders of all skill levels are encouraged to take part in the many competitions and activities honoring Queen Kolfinna. Garb your destriers in their most elaborate trappings; bring your most colorful banners and pennants; display your courtesy and your martial prowess in this day of challenge and competition! Activities are planned for non-riders and non-combatants as well, so that everyone may share in the pleasure of the day. Location:
Barony of Altavia (Chino, California)

The only competitive jousting championship outside of the UK will take place in Poway, CA November 1 and 2, 2008. The Tournament of the Phoenix is sanctioned by the Royal Armouries of England.

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Atlantian Cavalry Workshop: Opportunities to learn more about horses and equipment used in several mounted games. Please wear comfortable jeans and closed toe shoes (tennis shoes are fine) if you plan on being around the horses. No fee for use of horse(s) during this time. There will be 7 horses available. Complimentary overnight stalls available if hauling.

de Montfort Open Barn
5001 Fontanelle Lane Location:
Effingham, South Carolina

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Think you've seen jousting? Think again! This is no dinner show, this is real competition. Cheer top riders from around the world as they battle it out in a weekend of exciting jousting action. Historic Enterprises brings you the only competitive jousting outside the UK sanctioned by the Royal Armouries of England. Don’t miss a single thrilling moment of this unique, world class event.

World Invitational Joust, 2008 - Tournament of the Phoenix Location:
Historic Enterprises (Poway, California)

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Hear ye, hear ye good and gentle people of the Known World. The time is nigh for the Renaissance Arts Faire in the Shire of Nahrun Kabirun. We would be honored to have you all join us for the festivities. There will be jousting, fighting and dancing and crafts enough to please everyone.

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Young Park
1905 Nevada Ave.
Las Cruces , NM 88001

Date: Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd Location:
Shire of Nahrun Kabirun (Las Cruces , New Mexico)

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva shares her photos and memories from the recent Autumn Rose event in the Kingdom of Northshield.

Doe ni Floinn has posted an album of equestrian photos from Valor 2008 which took place recently in the Kingdom of Calontir.

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Their Excellencies, Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair and Muriel ingen Gille Crist do bid all warm greetings and are pleased to invite all the populace of the known world to Namron's Protectorate!

This year, as every year, courageous warriors from around the kingdom and the known world will compete to be named Protector of Namron. Three champions will be selected by way of honorable combat. One protector each will be selected in the arts of Armored Combat, Rapier Combat and Equestrian Combat. Location:
Barony of Namron (Cleveland, Oklahoma)

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"Teaching the History of Horsemanship and the art of riding well."

http://www.myscaphotos.com/eventannouncements/2k8AcademydaCavalaria2.pdf

(25 Minutes East of Boise, ID)

September 6th, September 20th, & October 25th, 2008

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Dream River Ranch, Arh Hold, Artemisia. (25 Minutes East of Boise, ID)

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"Teaching the History of Horsemanship and the art of riding well."

http://www.myscaphotos.com/eventannouncements/2k8AcademydaCavalaria2.pdf

(25 Minutes East of Boise, ID)

September 6th, September 20th, & October 25th, 2008

Also see:
ht Location:
Dream River Ranch in Arn Hold, Artemisia. (25 Minutes East of Boise, ID)