Medieval Horse Collegium and Clinic

Hosted by

The Barony of Wyewood (South King County, WA)

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Aeschire Gearranagh
Date: April 26 , 2003 until April, 27 2003
Site opens at: 12:00 AM on April 26th 2003
Site closes at: 12:00 AM on April 27th 2003

(Updated April 212003)

Dates: April 26-27, 2003
Host: Shire of Wyewood
Location: High Valley Saddle Club, between Renton and Issaquah 19850 SE127th
Wonderful 100ft x 200ft sand arena!!
Autocrat/EMIC: Aeschine Gearranagh jusright12@hotmail 206-387-0324

One day, Saturday, of equestrian classes, both of the riding and non-riding variety. Followed by a challenge course on Sunday for the enjoyment of all and the prize of medieval leather reins. There will be a short patron court to award the winning rider their prize. practice time sunday afternoon.

Site fee: $5.00, no extra fees for horses

Site opens Sat. 9 am Classes start at 10am, lunch 1-2pm, classes end at 6pm. Sun. – Challenge course starts at 10 am. Site closes at 3pm.

To register for classes, call Aeschine at 206-387-0324.

Bring drinking water and lunch. Nearest food is a couple miles away. Please pack out garbage.

Classes – (of the non-riding variety):

• How to brush and saddle a horse (hands on) – taught by Mistress Kerij-e
  The basic steps you need to know, whether you rent or borrow a horse.

• Are horses period? taught by Mistress Kerij-e
• Bringing your horse to an event taught by Mistress Kerij-e
  What you need to know about camping with your horse at an SCA event: what to expect, what to bring, and how to have a good time!

• Introducing a new horse or rental to SCA equestrian games
• Don’t want to ride, but like horses – have we got a job for you, Ground crew – a learn on the job class!
• Medieval garb for horses taught by Aeschine
  Quick and easy ways to dress your horse, and a brief history of barding.

• How to autocrat an event with horses taught by Mistress Kerij-e
  Learn the important details about having horse activities at your event. We’ll discuss insurance, advertising, equestrian marshalls, boarding, venues and all those little details.

• What is an equestrian marshall taught by Sir Rapheal the Rogue
  Learn what skills and knowledge are needed to become an equestrian marshall.

• Intro to equestrian games

Now for the riding classes:
Classes will be conducted as a clinic with both mounted – unmounted students, unlimited. You can learn a lot by watching and asking questions. The classes will be focusing on tips and techniques to improve your score. Each class will focus on a particular game.