Equestrian Combat

Equestrian archery, equestrian melee, jousting, and related activities

Equestrium Photos

Lady Zinaida Or'Shinaia has posted a nice album of photos from equestrian activities at Equestrium in the Kingdom of the West.

Barony of Unser Hafen Champions

2007-06-02 09:00
2007-06-02 18:00
US/Mountain
description:
Barony of Unser Hafen Champions - Equestrian Competition. Equestrians from all Kingdoms welcome.

Saturday, June 2, 2007
9 AM – Noon
Location: Silver Cloud Arabians
40720 N WCR 15
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Directions at http://www.silvercloudarabians.com/

Tournament begins at 10:00 a.m.
Horses to arrive at 9:00 a.m. Location:
Barony of Unser Hafen (Fort Collins, Colorado)

England and Norway settle currency negotiation medieval-style

Parody web site The Onion reports that, weary of sitting in business suits around a conference table, Prince William of England met and bested Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in honourable jousting combat.

Beyond Chivalry

2007-05-19 15:00
2007-05-20 13:00
US/Eastern
description:
Come and spend a day participating in Mounted Warrior Games. Ring tilts, Quintains, Spear Throwing, Crest Combat Tourney and a Challenge Course are planned for Intermediate level and above (must compete at a trot or higher). In addition we will have a Jousting Demo in honor of our most beautiful Queen by the mounted warriors that were at Atlantia's first Jousting Practice in April.

Lakeview Plantation Location:
Barony of Hidden Mountain (Allendale, South Carolina)

"Knights of the Little Woods"

The state of Maryland has a 200-year tradition of ring jousting, where riders compete to snare a small ring with a lance made of wood, but the sport has largely died out. Now ring jousting is making a comeback. Mary Battiata of the Washington Post has the story.

Society Equestrian Meeting held at Gulf Wars

Society Equestrian Marshal, Mu'allemah Yaasamiin al-Raqqasa al-'Alaa'iiyiyya reports that a meeting for the equestrian community was held at Gulf Wars XVI.

A Report from the Gulf Wars Equestrian Steward

Mu'allemah Yaasamiin al-Raqqasa al-'Alaa'iiyiyya, Society Equestrian Officer, reports on equestrian activities at the recent Gulf Wars, including classes and a grand parade.

Caer Galen Cavalier Challenge

2007-05-20 11:00
2007-05-20 15:30
US/Mountain
description:
My Lords and Ladies, pray attend. The Barony of Caer Galen would like to invite all equestrian minded gentles to come and show off your skill with lance and sword, and watch the pageantry.

Majestic war horses from across the kingdom are called forth to gather and compete in regal style. Come watch the grace and grandeur of the cavalry. There will be equestrian and rapier challenges to delight. Location:
Barony of Caer Galen (Berthoud, Colorado)

Gulf Wars photos online

Lord Skorri shares photos taken at the recent Gulf Wars XVI on the Smug Mug website.

Borderwinds Court of Love

2007-03-09 18:00
2007-03-11 13:00
US/Pacific
description:
The annual Borderwinds Court of Love has been overrun by wild Amazon warriors from the cold steppes of the north! Come share challenges and feast with the Lady of Love and Beauty Kathryn Blackhart and her thrall, the Lord Protector Achmere ib’ Tamim at the Montana de Oro Horse Camp, outside of Los Osos, Ca.

With the Amazon theme we are trying to recreate an ancient Scythian nomad camp, but other Amazon themed guests and their retinues are Location:
Barony of Tarnmist (Los Osos, California)

Irish Feast & Ithra

2007-04-07 10:00
2007-04-07 23:00
US/Pacific
description:
On April 7th, the Shire of Rivers Bend and the University of Ithra invite you to Irish Feast & Ithra!! This event will be held at Shekinah Christian Center in Longview, WA. Irish Feast & Ithra has a pirate theme this year!

Bardic, A&S competitions, and children's equestrian activities will also be performed throughout the day. For the most up to date event information, please go to the Shire website: Location:
Shire of Rivers Bend (Longview, Washington)

Brawny Academy Trains Renaissance Men

Brawny men joust on tricycles over a mud pit for the sake of a lady fair, and later learn to dance in Episode 4 of the Brawny Academy, an on-line series of videos promoting the Brawny brand of paper towels.

SCA equestrain website updated

Donwenna La Mareschale has announced that Society Equestrian Officer, Mistress Yaasamiinaan, has updated the equestrian website and is seeking to link the individual kingdom sites to the updated version.

Equestrian Boot Camp

2006-11-17 18:00
2006-11-19 14:00
US/Eastern
description:
The Shire of Stormsport is proud to announce that it will be hosting an Equestrian Boot Camp on Saturday, November 18th from 11 AM until we "boot" people (and horses) out.

This somewhat stripped down version of last year's Horses, Hawks and Hounds will be focused on three things: Training/authorizing groundsmen, getting riders authorized and getting Marshals-in-Training trained. It is our sincerest hope that we have candidates for all three Location:
Shire of Stormsport (Waterford, Pennsylvania)

Battle of the Pines XXII

2006-10-20 12:00
2006-10-22 12:00
US/Central
description:
Come one, come all and enjoy the company and fun of Battle of the Pines!

Graywood has changed sites and has had the joy of designing one tailored to your needs with shaded camping, plenty of room on the list fields, stalls and ready water for the horses, showers for you, and a stone fire pit for evening enjoyment. The site is still semi-primitive but with limited electricity and multiple water sources. Location:
Shire of Graywood (Kennard, TX)

Position Available: Society Equestrian Marshal

The Marshal of the Society is currently accepting applications for the position of Society Equestrian Marshal. This is an unpaid deputy position, reporting to the Marshal of the Society, requiring approximately 10 hours per week.

Queen's Equestrian Championship Tournament

2006-10-08 08:00
2006-10-08 17:00
US/Pacific
description:
Bring your faithful destrier (or rent one from the Caidan Royal Stables) and join us upon the tourney field to fight for the honor of being Her Majesty Kolfinna’s Equestrian Champion.

Riders (Intermediate and Advanced) will compete on the Quintain, Rings, Pig Heads and Beheading the Enemy. Top riders will advance to the finals for a ride-off of Her Majesty’s choosing. Beginners and young riders are also welcome – special competition categories will be created depending on the authorization levels. Location:
Kingdom of Caid (Chino, CA)

International Jousting Association to Hold Event in Canada

On September 9-11, 2006, the Canadian chapter of the International Jousting Association will be holding its first event, the IJA-Canada 2006 National Championships. The event will be held in conjunction with the Severn Bridge Fall Fair in Washago, Ontario.

Fall Equestrium

2006-10-14 09:00
2006-10-14 20:00
US/Pacific
description:
If you went to Purgatorio and were thrilled and inspired by the spectacular processions, the jousting, or already interested in horses and want to get more involved, the College of Equestrian Arts has just the event for you!

Fall Equestrium is on Saturday, October 14, in Golden Rivers at the Central Park Arena (Rio Linda, CA). A number of classes will be presented for both mounted and unmounted participants. Basic riding Location:
Golden Rivers (Rio Linda, California)

Photos from Purgatorio

Ysabella Dolfin, Autocrat for the West Kingdom's Purgatorio event, has posted photos from the day.

Emprise of the Black

2006-09-08 18:00
2006-09-10 17:00
US/Pacific
description:
Thundering hooves, fluttery banners, pomp and ceremony! TWO equestrian tournaments, as well as a heavy counted blow pas and numerous other prizes to be vied for!

The Barony of Madrone is proud to be hosting the 6th annual Emprise of the Black Lion on Sept 8-10th at Reber Ranch in Kent, WA (with gracious permission from the Shire of Wyewood)

This event, one of the premier equestrian events of the year is one of Location:
Barony of Madrone (Kent, Washington)

Havoc in Hastings VI

2006-09-01 16:00
2006-09-04 12:00
US/Eastern
description:
Come and join us for this three-day event in which we pay homage to the Battle of Hastings and perhaps re-write history. Which will you be, Norman or Saxon? This is a family friendly event so please bring the kiddies!

Charleton Park Historical Village
2545 S. Charleton Park Road
Hastings, MI 49058-8102

Site opens Friday September 1, 2006 at 4pm. It's a holiday weekend so feel free to stay until Monday, September 4, 2006 when site closes at 12 noon sharp. Location:
Canton of Three Walls & the Incipient Canton of Templemead (Hastings, Michigan)

Photos from Cooks Creek Demo Online

Faerisa has posted photos from the recent demo hosted by the Barony of Castel Rouge in Northshield. The demo was part of a fundraiser for the Immaculate Conception Church and included participation by a jousting troupe from Calgary, Canada.

Afternoon of Fun

2006-10-13 18:00
2006-10-15 12:00
US/Eastern
description:
Happy All Hallows Eve! Come and join the fun! Fun, food and prizes for all!

We are planning a GREAT SCA Event. Come and help us celebrate All Hallows Eve!!!

  • Rapier And Heavy Combat
  • Archery Shoots All Day
  • Raffle of a Handmade Bow
  • Youth Boffer
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Drummers and Dancers Welcomed

http://eastwatch.org/aof/ Location:
Incipient Shire of Eastwatch (Burton, Ohio)

Raptor War XV

2006-09-01 12:00
2006-09-04 12:00
US/Mountain
description:
Their Excellencies Tor von Bütterburg and Rachel Ravenlock ask you to gather with them, their friends and cousins, as they mark Raptor War XV.

There will be activities for all!

  • Family Friendly Camping Event
  • Heavy Fighting Tourneys with woods battles
  • Rapier Fighting
  • Equestrian Activities
  • Many Children's activities
  • Laurel's Prize Tourney
  • Reverse Laurel's Prize Tourney Location:
    Barony of Arn Hold (Centerville, Idaho)

Artemisia Kingdom Collegium& Equestrian Championship

2006-08-04 16:00
2006-08-06 16:00
US/Mountain
description:
Kingdom collegium and Kingdom equestrian championship IN THE Barony of Arnhold August 4th-6th 2006

SITE:
Elmore County Fair Grounds, 855 E. 1st Ave. Glenns Ferry, ID 83623

SITE OPENS: 4pm Friday Aug. 4th
SITE CLOSES: 4pm Sunday Aug. 6th

SITE FEES:
$10 for Day Trippers for the weekend OR $6 per single day, $15 per camper for all weekend, $20 per RV for the weekend. Children, ages Location:
Barony of Arnhold (Glenns Ferry, Idaho)

Siege of Talonvale Photos Online

Sivrid Brumbach reports that photos taken by Lady Dorothea of the Midrealm's recent Siege of Talonvale event are now available to view online.

Today in the Middle Ages: July 11, 1302

Insurgent Flemish peasants shocked the chivalry of Europe by defeating the occupying French cavalry at Courtrai (modern Kortrijk) on July 11, 1302.

Push for Pennsic 2006

2006-07-07 17:00
2006-07-09 12:00
US/Eastern
description:
Arrrr! The Canton of Hawkes Keye and The Marche of Norborough Welcome You To Push for Pennsic 2006: It's A Pirate Thing

MIAMI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
COUNTY ROAD 25A
TROY, OH 45373
07-09 July 2006

Site opens on Friday July 7th at 5pm and
Site closes Sunday July 9th at Noon

Driving Directions: Take I-75 to Exit 78 and travel south for 3 miles on County Road 25-A. The Fairgrounds will be on the right. Location:
Canton of Hawkes Keye & The Marche of Norborough (Troy, Ohio)

Today in the Middle Ages: June 7, 1520

The rival kings of England and France, Henry VIII and Francis I, met near Calais on June 7, 1520 for the meeting and tournament that became known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold.