The Company of the Warhorse, is a group of Southern Oregon Equestrians and students of medieval history who train themselves and their mounts in the arts of mounted combat as practiced during the late middle ages and early renaissance.  Most are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), while some also hold membership with similar groups, like the Warhorse Challenge Association.(WCA).

We will be holding Medieval Equestrian Gaming Workshops in Southern Oregon in 2012. 

Currently it is our plan to hold a one-day workshop on the Last Saturday of each month at Ruby Slippers Farm in Talent, OR. We are actively looking for other facilities where we can hold one or two day workshop in Southern Oregon or Northern California. If you might be interested in hosting such a workshop, or if you are interested in taking part in one or more of our monthly workshops, you can contact troy@troygriffith.com to reserve as spot for you and your horse

See some video from just one past Workshop
See some photos from the same Workshop

These workshop will focus on the correct use of weapons as well as Classical riding skills.  While correct refers to form and technique, we are focused first and foremost on keeping it safe and fun.

This is a great chance for those who have wanted to participate in such activities, but don't have access to the equipment or instruction to get started.  It will also be a chance for us to get to know others with similar interested and start forming a community to promote this sort of activity in our area.

These monthly workshops may or may not be official SCA activities, but SCA rules and games will be taught, along with some done by groups like the WCA. In ALL of these activities the safety of the horse, rider and observers are our prime directive.

Individuals interested in the general warhorse concept can bring their horse and be introduced to Warhorse Gaming in a controlled, group environment. Also, these workshops will help prepare riders and horses for the Hocktide Emprise which is an official SCA event being held in the Spring each year in the Rogue Valley.

Activities will include Quintain, Lance & Rings, Saber & Rings, Heads, Javelin, Reeds, Archery and Pig sticking to be sure, and could also include Crest combat and Speed Quintain, even Foam Tip Jousting.

Click Here For More Details About The Games.

There will also be discussion and advice on the building of some of the elements so participants can build their own equipment at home to continue their practice.

The Details:

• Instruction provided by Troy Griffith, AKA Sir William Brannan KSCA .
• Pre-registration is REQUIRED for the upcoming workshops.
• Participant Fee: $35 per person
• All horses must have current shots and be free of any obvious signs of illness or they will not be permitted to stay.
• Please, no dogs.
• Spectator Fee: $5. per day waived for volunteer participation. This would entail helping out the riders from the ground by resetting elements and handing up weapons.
• No alcoholic beverages allowed.
• Smoking allowed only in your own vehicle.

Typical Daily Schedule

9:00 am Introductions and socializing.
10:00 am Horses will be saddled and ready to go by for a mounted
“walk through” of the days elements and warm up.
10:30 am Practical training begins.
12:30 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm Practical training continues.
4:00 pm Training Ends with horse and rider cool-down and care.