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Working Equitation
time: 10am – 1pm
Instructor: Sandy Lang
Level: all
Pre-requisites: Riding Level 1 or equivalent
Working Equitation is one of the fastest-growing sports around. Stemming from the vaquero tradition of the Iberian peninsula, the modern discipline of Working Equitation marries the strength and suppleness of dressage with the agility and bravery of trail and cattle horses. This makes Working Equitation one of the best cross-training activities for modern warhorses. Join expert Sandy Lang to work your horse through the obstacles of an Ease of Handling course, including gates, patterns, props, and ring-spearing.
Pre-tournament Sparring
time: 10 – 11:30am
Bring your sparring gear for friendly rounds to prepare for the Accolade Tournament on September 17th. Participants must adhere to Academie Duello’s Sparring Rules. Equipment should conform to Academie Duello’s Sparring Gear Requirements.
Equine First Aid II
time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor: Eleanor Landels
Level: All
Prerequites: none
Continuing on with Saturday’s session, this time you’ll be getting hands on with horse, taking TPR, applying bandages, and assessing lameness.
Intro to Mounted Combat
time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Instructors: Jennifer Landels & Dave Wayne
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: none
Never ridden a horse or swung a sword? No problem! In this workshop you will learn longsword fundamentals from the ground, and have a group riding lesson that includes handling a sword from horseback. This class is also recommended for experienced swordsmen with little or no horse experience, and experienced riders who have done little or no sword work.
Armoured Combat 101
time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Instructors: Benjamin Davies & Devon Boorman
Level: All
Find out whether you have what it takes to be a knight in shining armour! In this workshop you’ll practise the fundamental movements of fighting in armour. This workshop is suitable for beginners — no armour necessary! For experienced harnissfechten practitioners, this is an excellent opportunity to get individual coaching from these internationally reknowned instructors.
Sword & Cape
time: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Level: all
Pre-requisites: none
For the Renaissance sword-fighter, the cape was not just a fashion statement — it was a serious means of defense. Devon Boorman, Maestro d’Armi of Academie Duello, which teach you how to defend, distract, and disarm with this sartorial secondary weapon. Equipment needed: a single-handed sword and a cape, blanket, or jacket. Some loaners available.
Mounted Games
time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Isabel Landels
Level: Beginner – Advanced
Prerequisites: Riding level 1 or equivalent
Mounted Games are an age-old training device for cavalry of all eras. This session provides a chance to practise these mounted games of skill before Sunday’s tournament, with coaching from Prince Philip Games Masters. Riders must have Riding level 1 or an equivalent certification, or have been assessed earlier if using school horses.
Pre-tournament Sparring
time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Bring your sparring gear for friendly rounds to prepare for the Accolade Tournament on September 17th. Participants must adhere to Academie Duello’s Sparring Rules. Equipment should conform to Academie Duello’s Sparring Gear Requirements.
Mounted Sparring
time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Jennifer Landels
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Green Spur or Equivalent
Tune-up for the Green Spur tournament with drills and guided sparring.
