KNIGHTLY VENTURES
'A Medieval Experience'
A C T I O N (Videos)
QUINTAIN:
What types do we use?
Spinning, Shock, Stationary or Rocking
How Long is the Lance?
11' Long (frangible w/3' Tip)
Featuring Shey our Friesian Gypsy mare and War Horse extraordinaire
We get pumped up smashing lance to "Targe"
one of our favorite things to do! (2019)
Quintain (Spinning): Training Aid
It's Spins?
Yes, a training aid... Target size maintains 1"-3" strike area,
Lance strikes vary these different quintains react differently,
which makes for good training aids.
This is Shey our Friesian Gypsy mare
My amazing dance partner, ever ready to take on a challenge
2nd year of Medieval performance 2018
Quintain (Rocking): Training Aid
What Size do you target?
1"-3" size area on Right Side a targe
What are you using?
An 11' lance and a modified Punch/Kick pedestal w/water in base
This is Shey (Friesian Gypsy) a rocket,
in this video shey is 2nd year into medieval horsemanship Performance
Cup Race: What's this?
(Similar to a Spoon Race)
This is Shep (Percheron Andalusian x)
he's an amazing boy, not mine...
but I seldom pass up an opportunity gifted 2016
RINGS: What Size rings do you target?
1" - 3" targets typically
Are these lances different?
Yes, these are 1 1/4" dia. tapered tip ​
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This is Shep (Percheron Andalusian X)
not my warhorse... and my 1st time Riding him in show.
such a character and joy to ride 2016
cudgel: A Hard baton 2"-4" dia.
What Size rings do you target?
1"-3" targets typically
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*most use apples, they "splat" well*
**The Issue: They "Splat" too well**
(Apple Juice & Armour don't pair well)
Pig Sticking: Training Aid
What kind of Spear?
6' 1-1/4" dia. dowel w/spear tip
target is running, but could also be stationary.
Burlap bags filled, or foam formed both work well,
foam can be made appear more realistic.
Shey (Friesian Gypsy mare)
1st Medieval Performance 2016