I have scheduled a Joust training session for May 8 (and possibly the 9th). We will run the horses, practice lance handling, ride in armour and perhaps do a few passes, depending on what we and the horses are up to.

William "Cory" Hurt will be joining me and any other interested folks are welcome, as long as they contact me in advance.

Please email me at:

jousting@historicenterprises.com

In June, we will start a monthly training session on the first Saturday of each month. Those with horses are welcome, as long as they email me in advance. We have accomodation for stabling overnight if needed. Crash space is available if you are coming from a distance.

Any interested should keep in mind that we are aiming our training toward recreating an historical joust, circa 1450-75, with the end goal of using solid lances and Stechhelms (frogmouths). This may be a long road and we intend to go slowly, with horse and rider welfare paramount.

You do not need to have your own horse to participate. I have two horses, both trained for carrying an armoured rider and jousting, so depending on your ability and your compatibility with the horse, you may be able to ride one of my critters. I will need to evaluate your skills, of course.

For those of you who are not aware of our location, we are in Ramona, which is 45 minutes northeast of San Diego, CA.

Again, should you be interested, please email me:

jousting@historicenterprises.com

At this point we have 2 more people expected at the training session, bringing the total to 4 (including myself), plus ground crew, which will probably number at least 3.

As mentioned above, following the May 8,9 session, I will be holding regular monthly joust training/practices the first Saturday of each month beginning in June.

There is no cost, other than the possible cost of breaking lance tips, should we use any. Not to say that it doesn't cost anything to joust, just that I am not charging a "training" or "practice" fee to participants, as some other people do. What each individual spends on their kit and horse is up to them, and we all know that can be expensive depending on what you do.

I am also pleased to announce that I have established a USA Chapter of the International Jousting Association. The IJA was started in the UK, and has very active chapters in New Zealand, Australia, and Norway, with members all over the world. You may view their website at:

http://www.worldjousting.com

Anyone interested in joining the IJA US chapter or attending our practice session(s), please contact me at: