[MR] Challenge of the Phoenix
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Denmark2Vikings at aol.com
Wed Apr 7 20:45:34 PDT 2004
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
__________
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