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Rannveigr and I will be holding a free authorization/rider clinic on September 6, 2008, from 11 AM until 3 PM at Van Dee Stables in Waterford , PA.

This is not an event. However, it will be the last official practice we hold in Stormsport for the balance of 2008. Since we have paid for SCA equestrian insurance we can do authorizations. We will provide equipment for basic games and a few specialty authorizations. To a more limited Location:
Waterford , Pennsylvania

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, of the Kingdom of Northshield, shares her thoughts and photos of Poorman's Pennsic XVI which took place recently in the Shire of Falcon's Keep.

Finnvarr has posted an "account of Duke Henrik of Havn's participation in the reenactments at Hastings in 2000/2006" on his blog. The article discusses re-enacting the medieval cavalry.

Aine de Lacy reports that she has created an album of photos from the recent June Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of the West. She also sharea an album of photos from Golden Rivers Rapier Championship & Collegium.

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The Shire of Lagerdamm proudly presents Aphar Faire - to be held in Conway, AR on 8/8-8/10.

There will be:

• Heavy Fighting
• Light Fighting
• Archery
• Equestrian Activities (YES you read correctly - Equestrian Activities)
• Classes
• Children's Activities
• Merchants
• and a wonderful feast prepared by Lord Ibrahim and THL Arianna...

Mark your calen Location:
Shire of Lagerdamm (Conway, Arkansas)

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Come out one and all to the Unser Hafen Equestrian and Archery Championships at Coursers & Quivers. We are looking forward to a good turnout of Northern Outlands best archers & riders.

Sunday, August 3rd
Sun Pony Ranch, Berthoud, CO (http://www.sunponyranch.com/ for directions)

Site Opens 9 a.m.
Archery check-in/warmup 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Location:
Barony of Unser Hafen (Berthoud, Colorado)

You know that jousting begs recognition when it's being covered by the Wall Street Journal. In the video, reporter Max Colchester interviews jouster Fred Piraux.

Caelin on Andrede from the Kingdom of Ansteorra has published four sets of photos from the recent Lysts at Castleton event.

Lord Martin of Rivenstar has posted an album of photos on his SmugMug website from Mists-Cynagua War in the Kingdom of the West. The pictures were taken by Martin, Johanna, and Victoria.

Gelis of Balwery has posted her album of photos from the recent Mists/Cynagua War in the Kingdom of the West.

Lady Zinaida Or'Shinaia has posted an album of photos of equestrian activities at the recent Mists/Cynagua War in the Kingdom of the West.

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Once again, the Barony by the Sea needs a Hero! So the word needs to be spread that a Hero is called upon to defend the Keep of Marinus from those that would steal it's wealth. Will the young Squire William return to defend the Keep, or will another rise to become a Hero?

All fighters, archers and Siege Engineers are call upon to help defend (or sack, wo wo!) the Keep of Marinus. In addition, the Sergeants of Saint Aiden will be running a War Academy in the Morning before the main event. So all ye novices that seek knowledge, or those who wish to polish off there old skills, please attend. Location:
Barony of Marinus (Spring Grove, Virginia)

8-year-old Kristina Roberts is no spoiled princess! What she dreamed of most was to enter a real joust. Recently her dream came true at Warwick Castle in England. (photo)

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Come one come all as the beautiful blue sky provides the canopy over our heads while we watch the spectacle unfold. Come attend this camping event to determine the next Kingdom Champion Archer and Kingdom Champion Equestrian of Artemisia. In addition, Their Excellencies of Arn Hold join Their Majesties of Artemisia in inviting you to join them all for some exciting Rapier and Heavy Fighter tournaments, as well as a Baronial Archery Competition, hosted in the lovely Barony of Arn Hold. Location:
Barony of Arn Hold

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Come visit the medieval village of Castleton with its fine streets and buildings, our many taverns, and "The Curtain" theater! The day will feature great tournaments, both mounted and foot. The evening will be filled with fine feasting, revelry and a royal court.

Gather your retainers and venture to Castleton and be a part of this historic event!

The Lysts at Castleton
A Mounted and Field Combat Pas Location:
Bryn Gwlad (Austin, Texas)

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Academy da Cavalaria will take place May 24, 2008. We will start at 9a.m. with some ground work on classical riding skills followed by saddle-time to put these skills to work.

We will start with cavalry drills, advance to handling swords Academy da Cavalariafrom horseback and end with crest combat. Protective headgear for crest combat is a helmet with a face grill (about 1" squares) or fencing mask. Location:
Oasis, Idaho

Barbary Rose of Endless Hills has posted an album of photos from the recent Coronation in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc on her Flickr account.

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Merchants, soldiers, horsemen, princesses, monks, courtesans, artists and thieves alike had to survive during their travels across this ancient route. Many adventures were had and many tales were told. If your persona was to make the journey, how would you dress, hunt for your meals and tell your story? In other words, how would your persona live daily life while on caravan?

Their Excellencies invite you to display and demonstrate your Location:
Barony of Arnhold (Mountain Home, Idaho)

Lynnvander Productions has made the trailer for official Gulf Wars XVII video available to view on YouTube.

The Barony of Brendoken, located in the northeastern part of the Middle Kingdom, chose its new martial and A&S champions last weekend at the Brendokenfest event. Our own THL Milica of Varna captured an extensive photo album from the day's festivities.

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Always wondered what nobleman did when they weren't at war? What was a favorite pastime of Royalty? What outdoor activity did women ride astride at and carry their own birds of prey with equal ability to the men? It was hunting! Several Kings wrote their own books on this sport, many illuminations showed women riding to the hunt, and falconry was enjoyed by everyone. This is an event not to be missed and it will be your chance to learn about period hunting techniques and game, hunting weapons, and animals used for hunting in period. Location:
Shire of Earnrokke, An Tir

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Join the Barony of Brendoken at Brendokenfest!!

Where: Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds
259 S Tuscarawas Ave
Dover, OH

When: April 12th -- 9:30 am – 9:00 pm

Activities Include:
Equestrian authorizations and open competition
Archery championship and open shoot
A&S championship, open competition, and noncompetitive display
Heavy combat championship & open tourney Location:
Barony of Brendoken (Dover, Ohio)

The Shire of Earnrokke's own Lord Giraldus Evienece was awarded the Lion et de la Lance, a Grant level Equestrian award of An Tir at the Youth Allthing February 23, 2008 in the Shire of Midhaven. Giraldus is now the youngest recipient of a Grant Level award for the Equestrian Arts in An Tir and perhaps in the Known World.

Esmeralda of the Lakes, of the Kingdom of the West, has posted her galleries of photos from Estrella War XXIV on her website.

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Madness in the form of battle fever has once again descended upon the Barony of Endless Hills! On May 30 - June 1, the Barony invites all to join us as Melee Madness returns with the classic Warlord tourney and five man melee team combat with broken field fighting. Enjoy a day of martial activities in preparation for Pennsic. If enough fighters arrive Friday evening there may be a torchlight tourney. Participants in the Warlord tourney are asked to bring something for submission to the Warlord chest. Location:
Barony of Endless Hills (Meshoppen, Pennsylvania)

Without uttering a single word, the rock group Built to Spill captures the drama and reality of the modern medieval life in a video on YouTube.

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SunDragon's spotlight event, Mixed Weapons War will be on March 14th through 16th, 2008.

We would like you all to know that this year you can go to the ACCEPS web site and preregister and prepay your site fees and feast fees at: http://acceps.ansteorra.org/index.php

Due to the popularity of this event we strongly encourage that you take advantage of the advance payment system through ACCEPS. There Location:
Barony of SunDragon (Buckeye, Arizona)

Equestrians from the Kingdom of Caid prepared for the Estrella War at a practice near Camarillo, California recently. Sylvie Belmond of the Moorpark Acorn had the story.

Eowyth Eorwine has posted an album of photos from the Mongol Invasion event in the Kingdom of Calontir on the Lionskin Photo Galleries website.

Lady Isabol de Chateau Cheval Noire has announced that there will be a Jousting Tournament at this year's Estrella War on Saturday, February 16, 2008.