5 riders and their steeds braved the chill winds for our first unofficial equestrian practice of the year. AEthelmearc’s current KEO, Alexander Caithnes, thumbed his knightly nose at the winter storm warnings and joined us for a day of chivalry, learning, and authorizations prep. Alli arrived with her whippets to add to the medieval flair. Mark had squirreled away his camera in his pocket, and snapped these shots perched atop Dolly’s mountainous back:
Armed and elegant! Rachel and Pete
Alexander expounds, Cricket cogitates, and Kirsten tries not to Freeze!
Worldview from a War Horse: Weapons rack through Dolly’s ears
Alexander gave us a generous grant towards procuring insurance for official SCA practices. Mark stepped forth to offer the balance. Many thanks to them for their knightly largesse!
Riders and their mounts:
Scott and Cassandra
Noel and Sioux
Rachel and Pierre Pointille
Mark and Dolly Madison
Kirsten and Red Sonja
Great pictures Mark. Thank you for the contribution for the insurance. Looks like everyone had a great time. When and where will the next practice be?
Katharine
Always the same
Kirsten holds the keys to that answer…