[MR] Challenge of the Phoenix

[Stan Harmon]

          Remember folks that you can split the cost of a horse with a 
friend so that each of you will only have to pay $30.00 each.  Contact 
Baroness Beatrice by Tomorrow at the address before.  Vivat Atlantia.
>
>Gentle Cousins,
>    I look forward to riding with you at the upcoming "Challenge of the
>Phoenix". We will have a few rental horses, which come at an excellent 
>price
>and so I have no doubt that they will be reserved quickly. You may share a
>horse for the day, up to three people, if you wish. As always, I am more
>than happy to answer any questions that may arise.
>    Your Servant,
>    Baroness Beatrice von Staufen
>
>Challenge of the Phoenix - Cavalry Information
>             April 23-25, 2004
>
>      My Lords and Ladies! Come one and all to the Challenge of the 
>Phoenix!
>This is Sacred Stone’s Novice Tournament hosted by the glorious Order of 
>the
>Phoenix Claw.
>      All gentles intending to ride either rental or private horses MUST
>pre-register no later than April 22nd, 2004 (this means that the
>registration form plus the proper fundage must be in the Marshal in Charge
>of the Horse’s hands BY April 22nd, no exceptions please).
>      Please note that all persons riding must be authorized riders in the
>Kingdom of Atlantia or be prepared to complete the authorization process.
>Be prepared to show the MOL a current blue SCA membership card upon arrival
>or sign a waiver of liability.  All persons wishing to participate in the
>SCA equestrian games, both as a rider or as ground crew, MUST authorize.
>      As per SCA regulations, no person under the age of 5 may be on a 
>horse
>at any time.  Riders 12 and over can ride at this event, however, there is
>extra paperwork that must be signed before the event date and the legal
>guardian of the minor child must watch the child ride during the entire 
>time
>that the child is on a horse.  Parents or guardians interested in having a
>minor child ride must contact the Marshal-in-charge before April 20th to
>facilitate processing the proper paperwork.  Parents or guardians must
>provide an ASTM or Snell Equestrian riding helmet for the child as none are
>provided at the site.
>      Rider authorizations consist of taking the Safety class, filling out
>the paperwork with the MOL to include current SCA blue membership card or
>waiver of liability and $5.00, and an authorization ride.  Non-rider
>authorizations consist of taking the Safety class, and filling out the
>paperwork with the MOL to include current SCA blue membership card or 
>waiver
>of liability and $5.00.
>
>Schedule:
>7:00 am    Saturday Site opens to horses.
>8:00 am                   Riders check in with the MOL. Riders with rental
>horses meet with
>                                  wrangler at arena.
>9:00 am                    Riding practice and authorization rides begin.
>11:00am                   Arena closes for practice/authorizations.  All
>riders and crew meet at
>                                  arena for Processional.
>12:00am                    Lunch break and Safety Class. Please see Marshal
>for location.
>2:00 pm                    Novice Tourney begins. Advanced riders may ride
>but are not
>                                  eligible for tourney prize.
>4:00 pm                    Course closes.
>5:00pm                     Rental horses leave site.
>7:00pm                     Private horses must be off site.
>
>Rules to follow:
>No smoking or alcohol in arena area when horses are present.
>Please make sure to help leave the site clean.
>Horses must be attended by adult at all times.
>Stallions and known kickers or biters are not allowed.
>Anyone engaging in unsafe practices or using punishment deemed 
>inappropriate
>will not be allowed to participate.
>
>On a side note:  Horses subjected to carrying too much weight for their 
>size
>are permanently damaged and will be in pain for the rest of their lives.  
>It
>is the rule of the wrangler that no one is allowed to ride a rental horse
>that weighs more than 275 pounds.  Please understand that this rule is for
>humanitarian purposes.
>
>What to wear:  closed toed footwear (riding boots are not required but more
>comfortable), pants without large seams in the inside or riding breeches,
>approved riding helmets are suggested but not required for those 18 and
>over, nothing dangly, or easily caught on pieces of harness.  No spurs on
>rental horses.
>
>What to bring:  The games arena is located away from the main site. No 
>water
>is available at the games arena. Day pavilions can be set up in the games
>area for the comfort of the populace. Banners and other decorations for the
>games arena are encouraged.
>
>The SCA Equestrian Games:
>Tilting at the Quintain:  the quintain is a T-shaped piece of equipment set
>half way down a straight run.  The rider has two passes down a straight 
>line
>to strike the quintain with their lance.  As the quintain is struck, it 
>will
>rotate around in a circle.  The total number of rotations is the rider’s
>score.
>
>Tilting at Rings:  the rings of different sizes are attached to a T-shaped
>piece of equipment set down a straight run.  The rider has two passes with
>their lance to attempt to put rings on their lance.  The rider’s score is
>judged on the size of rings they were able to put on their lance.
>
>Behead the Sarascen:  similar to pole bending but with a head placed upon
>each pole.  The rider must weave down between the poles, attempting to 
>knock
>each head off the pole with a short sword.  At the end of the first pass,
>the rider comes back to the start line in a straight line.  The number of
>heads knocked down during the one pass plus the best time determines the
>rider’s score.
>
>Pig Sticking:  carrying a spear, the rider has two passes in which to pick
>up a “pig” with the end of the spear.  Score will be based on how many
>“pigs” are picked up.
>
>Please note: Loaner lances will be available at the event but must be
>shared. Display of personal arms on banners, tabards, horse decorations,
>etc. is encouraged.  Please inquire in advance about any decorations for 
>the
>rental horses.
>Private horses MUST present proof of negative Coggins test before being
>unloaded from trailer.  Horses from outside North Carolina must also 
>present
>a current Health certificate.   Marshal-in-charge must be notified in
>advance of estimated arrival time for private horses.  Horses may be tied 
>to
>trailers but must have adult supervision at all times. Private horses can 
>be
>stabled overnight at a private stable close by site for additional $10.00
>per night per horse.  Please reserve stall in advance. Pole corrals and
>portable electric corrals are permitted. Please bring all feed and 
>equipment
>necessary including buckets for water and feed. No water is available at 
>the
>games arena but can be hauled from another location on site.
>
>Registration form:  Must be received by April 22, 2004.  Each person
>registering MUST fill out a separate form. Riders using rental horses or
>private horses use the same form.
>
>Cavalry Marshal-in-charge:             Baroness Beatrice von Staufen
>    Send Money Orders for                Jessica Rose
>      Rental horses and stall                20 Leonard Street
>      rental here.                                  Warrenville, SC  29851
>                                                          803-593-6512
>
>baronessbeatrice at hotmail.com
>
>Registration Form
>SCA Name ____________________________________________________
>Modern Name__________________________________________________
>Address  ______________________________________________________
>                ______________________________________________________
>Daytime phone number __________________________________________
>Evening phone number __________________________________________
>Email  _______________________________________________________
>Emergency contact person _______________________________________
>               ______________________________________________________
>Arrival time for private horse(s)____________________________________
>Number of private horses included in this registration?__________________
>How many stalls needed? ________________
>
>Are you currently an authorized rider?     yes         no
>Which division will you ride in?       beginner        intermediate
>advanced
>
>Fee for Rental horse for Saturday is $60.00. This may be shared with up to
>three riders. If sharing a rental horse, all monies must be received by
>Marshal in Charge for reservation.
>Fee for stall rental at $10.00 per night per horse
>
>VERY IMPORTANT!! Only Money Orders will be accepted for the rental horses.
>Please make the Money Order payable to Circle K Stables. Please do not
>include the site fees with the monies for the rental horses. The SCA does
>not allow local groups to process funds to rent horses.
>
>Total money for horse rental
>          __________
>Total money for stall rental
>            __________
>=======================================================================     
>               The Merry Rose Tavern at Cheapside
>     List Info: http://merryrose.atlantia.sca.org/
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>

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