[MR] Sacred Stone Novice Tourney Cavalry Info

[Desiree Johnson]

Sacred Stone Novice Tournament (Cavalry Information) April 8-10, 2005

My Lords and Ladies! Come one and all to the Sacred Stone Novice Tournament. Our hosts have planned a wonderful day of activities for everyone. There will be cavalry games for all level of riders and much fun for all. All gentles intending to ride either rental or private horses MUST pre-register no later than Saturday, April 2, 2005 (this means that the registration form plus the proper fundage must be in the Marshal in Charge of the Horse's hands BY April 2nd, no exceptions please.

Please note that 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 cavlary 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 March 30th, 2005 to facilitate processing the proper paperwork. Parents or guardians must provide an ASTM or Snell Equestrian riding helmet for the child as none is provided at the site.

Rider authorizations consist of taking a Liability 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 Liability 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. Arena is open for practice after checking in with MOL and Marshal of the Horse.

9:00 am Rider's meeting followed by preparation for the Advanced Tournament.

9:30 am Advanced Tournament begins. For Advanced Riders 

Only

10:30 am Novice Tournament begins. Advanced riders may

compete but are not eligible for prize.

11:30 am Novice Tournament ends. Arena closes. 

12:30 pm Liability Class. Please see Marshal of the Horse for location. 

2:00 pm Quest of the Phoenix begins. Advanced riders may ride but are not eligible for prize.

3:00 pm Challenge of the Phoenix begins. Advanced riders only.

4:00 pm Course closes. Breakdown of equipment.

5:00 pm Rental horses leave site.

7:00 pm 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.

Discipline of rental horses is not allowed without wrangler's permission.

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.

Rental Horses

Fee for rental horses is $60.00 for the day. This may be shared with up to three riders. If sharing a rental horse, all monies must be received by the Marshal of the Horse for reservation. 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. 

Private Horses

You 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 time of arrival. 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 to the site for $10.00 a night per horse (includes shavings for stall). Please reserve stall in advance. Pole corrals are permitted but portable electric corrals are not permitted. Please bring all feed, hay and equipment necessary including buckets for water and feed. No water is readily available at the games arena but can be hauled in from another location on site. 

What to wear:

Closed toe footwear, pants without large seams in the inside or riding breeches, approved riding helmets are suggested but not required for those 18 or over, nothing dangling or easily caught on pieces of harness. No spurs on rental horses.

What to bring:

The games arena is located away from water and bathrooms which are provided in another area on site. It is encouraged to bring day shades, pavilions and seating to set up around the arena site. Banners and other decorations are highly encouraged. Riders bring lances and other games playing equipment. Loaner lances, maces, etc. will be provided but must be shared. Display of personal arms on banners, tabards, horse decorations, etc. is also encouraged. Please inquire in advance about any decorations for the rental horses.

Tournament Games

Tilting at the Quintain: 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 the rings they were able to put on their lance.

Behead the Saracen: 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 or mace. At the end of the first pass, the comes back to the start line in a straight line. The number of heads knocked down during the pass plus the best time determines the riders 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 and size of pig.

Reeds: Sticks of varying heights are placed in a double row to be knocked off by the rider as they pass in a straight line. 

Quest and Challenge Tournaments: This will include variations of the above games plus spear throwing. Always be prepared for surprise games. These tournaments will be scored by the populace and fellow riders.

REGISTRATION FORM

Must be received by April 1st, 2005. Each person registering must fill out a separate form. Riders using rental horses or private horses use the same form. Only Money Orders will be accepted for rental horses. The SCA does not allow groups to process funds to rent horses. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE CUT OFF DATE OR FOR POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For those bringing private horses, directions for the barn and to the site will be provided upon receiving your registration.

SCA NAME________________________________________________

MODERN NAME____________________________________________

DAYTIME PHONE_______________ EVENING PHONE ___________

EMAIL____________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON_____________________________

__________________________________________________________

ARRIVAL TIME (PRIVATE HORSES)____________________________

NUMBER OF PRIVATE HORSES_____

HOW MANY STALLS NEEDED_______

ARE YOU CURRENTLY AN AUTHORIZED RIDER__________

WHICH DIVISION WILL YOU RIDE IN Beginner___ Intermediate___ Advanced___

TOTAL MONEY FOR HORSE RENTAL

$_____________

TOTAL MONEY FOR STALL RENTAL

$_____________

Please submit this form and money orders to:

Lady Ursala de Nunez (Central Regional Deputy Marshal of the Horse) 

Desiree S. Johnson

121 Philpot Plantation Drive

Easley, SC 29640

864-306-9036

draco7a at yahoo.com

 


		
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