All WeekendAll Weekend
Riding through the horse park itself will be available, weather permitting, during all daylight hours. Rider must have at least a General Riding Authorization and must be accompanied by at least one other rider. Any rider wising to do any jumping with their horse, MUST wear a modern equestrian riding helmet.
Friday
(Main Arena)
Instruction, practice and qualification in a variety of medieval equestrian
elements. This will include Rings, Behead the Enemy, Quintain, Speed Quintain,
Shock Quintain,
Reeds, Pig Sticking, Crest Combat, Javelin and Archery and more. Click Here to learn more about some of
these elements and to see video examples.
Saturday
(Main Arena)
Courser Challenge- Focusing on speed, and agility of the horse as well as weapon skills of the rider. Click Here for details on the Courser Challenge.
Rouncey Challenge - Consisting of the same elements of the Courser Challenge, but for a rider or horse participating in their first official competition.
(Cross Counry Course)
Hunter Challenge- Targeting, if you will, the use of weapons of the Hunt from horseback.. Click Here for details on the Hunter Challenge.
(Main Arena)
Destrier Challenge - Putting the courage and control of both horse and rider to the test. Click Here for details on the Destrier Challenge.
(Horse Park & Dressage Arena)
Palfrey Challenge - Testing the skills and showmanship of the well trained Palfrey... Trail skills, Control, Showmanship and Presence. Click Here for details on the Palfrey Challenge.
Sunday
This day is set aside for activities that require special riding authorizations. Riders are free to challenge each other in Crest Combat, Mounted Combat and Jousting in the main arena.