"Knight School" is a monthly training session devoted to the schooling of horse, rider and support staff to participate in jousting and skill at arms activities. We'll work with at all levels of experience, from rank novices to skilled jousters. Although we are not equipped to provide riding lessons at this time, participants are welcome to bring their own mount. Please phone Jeff to discuss accomodations for your horse. All participants will be required to sign a “Hold harmless” agreement releasing us from liability in the case of injury.“Knight School” is a one-day event, broken into 2 sessions. There is a morning session at 10AM to 1PM, a lunch break, then the afternoon session from 3PM to 5PM. Participants should bring their own lunch or be prepared to chip in for a group take-away order.
Novices with no experience and non-riders will learn:
*Basics of being around horses
*Basic grooming and care
*Basic tack use and care
*Fundamentals of the tournament
*Support for horse and rider during a tournament
Riders will learn and practice:
*Excercises to prepare your horse for jousting
*Introducing your horse to jousting
*Riding in armour
*Balance with and without a lance
*Focus
*Coordination for both horse and rider
*Lance handling techniques
Participants should wear and/or bring the following:
Non-riders:
*Sturdy, closed toe shoes. No flipflops, sandals, Birkenstocks, etc.
*Comfortable, long jeans or trousers that do not drag on the ground
*Comfortable shirt (preferably not oversized and floppy)
*Sunhat
*Sunscreen
*Close fitting work gloves (optional)
*Water or sports beverages
Please limit jewelry and accessories to close fitting, non-hanging items. Please be prepared to leave your mobile phone in your vehicle for the duration of the sessions.
Riders:
*Riding footwear
*Riding clothes
*Riding helmet
*Sunhat
*Sunscreen
*Riding gloves (optional)
*Water or sports beverages
Please limit jewelry and accessories to close fitting, non-hanging items. Please be prepared to leave your mobile phone in your vehicle for the duration of the sessions.
There is no charge for Knight School at present, although contributions in the form of snacks and refreshments are always welcome.
“Knight School” is held at Jeff and Gwen’s place in Ramona, California. Ramona is in north San Diego county, 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and about 2 hours from LA. Out of town participants are welcome, and accomodations are available on a limited basis. Please contact us for directions and other information if you plan to attend.
jousting@historicenterprises.com
760-789-2299 during business hours
760-807-4478 nights/weekends
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