Equestrian Activities

Equestrian Activities

All horses attending Gulf War XXII require a current copy of their negative Coggins paperwork. Please bring your original to the war. It is recommended that you verify what other travel documents you may need to travel to and from the war.

War Point

War point will consist of three events.  Match Games on Thursday.  Ground Crew Competition (non-riding) on Thursday, and the Midrealm Equestrian Challenge on Friday.  Each competitor must identify which kingdom they are riding/crewing for, and the most collective points wins the War Point. Come on out to support your kingdom!

Proof of Authorization

For horse owners whose Kingdoms-of-residence have an equestrian authorization program, please show your authorization card at Equestrian Check in.

There will be no original Equestrian Authorizations at Gulf War XXII with the following exception.  If your Kingdom has authorization marshal(s) in attendance you may upgrade your existing authorization. Please make individual arrangements with one of your Kingdom's Authorizing Marshals for any upgrades.

Equestrian Activities

From the challenging Mounted Combat and Mounted to Ground Combat Training early in the week, to the intensely challenging Match Games on Thursday, to the ever exciting mounted archery or jousting tournament on Wednesday, there is a lot to be seen in Equestrian. Finally, everyone is welcome to the Processional Breakfast at the barn prior to the Opening Ceremonies procession on Tuesday.

There will be plenty of opportunity at Gulf Wars to celebrate the equestrian arts for those who love to horse around. Please see the Equestrian Schedule below for detailed times and locations.

Spectators are more than welcome and encouraged to come visit equestrian activities. If you would like to participate, join one of the many classes being taught or show up a little early and volunteer to assist in setting up the equipment and arena for a particular activity. Help setting up and taking down is always greatly appreciated! Authorized equestrians are always welcome to help as ground crew and will earn you much gratitude from the Equestrian Marshal in Charge.

Rules of the Barn

• Never disturb a horse or its tack without the permission of its owner. This particularly applies to feeding them, especially when they have a bit in their mouth.
• Minors should be under adult supervision at all times while in the Equestrian area.
• Please do not feed or touch any of the horses without permission from the owner.
• A red tassel on a horse indicates that the horse may bite or kick. Do not approach this horse.
• Virtually all horses will kick and/or bite when startled, so stay clear of the front and back unless told it is OK to approach the animal.
• Horses startle easily. Do not run, jump, yell or make sudden movements around the barn.
• The barn closes at sunset to everyone except horse owners.
• Please, no loud parties or drumming in the Equestrian area after 10:30 pm.

Camping

There is camping and horse trailer parking available exclusively for equestrians and those who are part of an equestrian's group. This area is close enough to the barn to allow horse owners to lead their horse to their trailers for saddling, etc.

Equestrian Rules / Mounted Patrol / Riding the Site / etc

As Gulf Wars is a multi-Kingdom war, we will be following the SCA Corporate Equestrian Handbook.  There are some specific rules for mounted patrol, riding the site, and other equestrian activities away from the Equestrian area.  These are detailed in the Gulf War Equestrian Operating Procedures.

Scheduled Equestrian Activities

EQUESTRIAN STAFF INFORMATION

Equestrian Marshal in Charge:  Master Rhys Terafan Greydragon

Deputy EqMiC: Lady Doe ni Floinn