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Before the Fire: Planning for Emergencies

Ive been keeping an eye on the most recent California wildfire, dubbed the Lockheed fire, which at the time of this post has burnt some 6800 acres. Fires out there are commonplace, but this one, of all of them, is … Continue reading

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Le Grande Tournoi die Amitie – The Great Tournament of Friends

Le Grande Tournoi die Amitie was held in April 2009 in the Canton of Attillium, in the kingdom of Atlantia. The Tournoi featured an SCA Jousting Tournament.  Clint B. put together this great clip. Be inspired!    

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Flymasking the Un-halterable, Headshy Horse

You remember the story of belling the cat. We were handed a similar scenario… The challenge: To put a flymask on a horse who is not halter-trained and is known to be headshy. The solution: Clicker Training to the rescue! … Continue reading

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SCA Cavalry Demo- Atlantian Knights

On May 15, 2009, members of  the Lance of the Argent Bear and House de Montfort, all denizens of the fair kingdom of Atlantia, created a medieval demo for the fortunate students of Shoal Berry Intermediate School in Duncan, SC. … Continue reading

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Birth Announcement!

Luna the spotted draft mare delivered a spirited, strapping colt in the wee hours of the morning.  Both mama and baby are doing great! The colt’s daddy is Jack Flash, a Gypsy cob stallion imported from the UK. This particular … Continue reading

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War Horse Foal- Birth Announcement!

We are so excited to announce the birth of our newest war horse! Luna the spotted draft/ Shire mare delivered a spirited, strapping colt to welcome in April Fools Day. Both mama and baby are doing great! The colt’s sire is … Continue reading

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Foal Announcement

Happy April Foals Day!  Luna the mystery mare gave birth to a strapping colt in the wee hours of the morning. Mama and baby are hale and hearty. The colt is a Gypsy Sport Horse by Jack Flash, a registered … Continue reading

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Welcome!

A warm welcome to our new boarders!  Kelly and Claudio, her two-year old Dutch warmblood/ Oldenburg gelding, and Mercedes and Bing, her 3-year old QH/ Dutch warmblood gelding, have joined our farm family.  It’s great to have you with us!

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Equestrian Practice Report

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, … Continue reading

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Authorizations Scheduling Change

Gunnarr and Banshee will be traveling down from Endless Hills to conduct authorizations for our local equestrians on Saturday, April 4.  The bad weather back up date will be April 18.

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