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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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 Posted: Fri 25 Jun, 2010 10:04 am Post subject: Joust and Mounted Skill-At-Arms Classes in Wisconsin |
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Hi All,
I will be holding classes on beginning jousting and medieval mounted skill-at-arms beginning in August in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
We will begin by holding a mounted skill-at-arms clinic at the stables in early August and, depending upon the turnout and interest, will be setting up regular class schedules following the clinic.
I will be following a cirricula that I developed following International Jousting Association guidelines.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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As of right now, we don't have a definite date or cost to attend. I am working that out with the owner of the stables as well as determining which horses could be rented for the clinic.
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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Richard Schneider
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Do you have a website with more information? If not, please post here when more info comes available. This would be just up the road a bit from the Chicago area and sounds very interesting.
What are you thinking the riding experience should be to participate?
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Eric Meulemans
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Myself and at least one other (perhaps two) are also interested to hear more on this.
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Harry J. Fletcher
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| Posted: Thu 08 Jul, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject: Possible Pitfalls to jousting...Deep Pockets Required |
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I think it is a great idea however there are some serious drawbacks one shoudl consider. First and foremost is the cost of owning (not buying a horse). As a horse owner I can tell you that unless you own your own land and can build your own stable the cost of a horse is prohibitive just from the cost of feeding ans stabling. Agood horse will cost you $3,000 up but the cost of care will run about $6,000 per year at $500 per month and that is cheap not counting vet bills.
You had better have deep pockets to pay for hospital expenses as well. Ever come off the back of a horse? Personally I suffered a punctured lung from a broken rib from a fall at full gallop on a horse (the cinch strap broke). This is only just something to think about.
Regards,
Harry
To Study The Edge of History
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Eric Meulemans
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| Posted: Thu 08 Jul, 2010 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Possible Pitfalls to jousting...Deep Pockets Required |
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| Harry J. Fletcher wrote: | | Agood horse will cost you $3,000 up but the cost of care will run about $6,000 per year at $500 per month and that is cheap not counting vet bills. |
What constitutes a "good" horse is quite subjective. I have worked with many, and something I can say is that cost and worth are often not representative of one another. Upkeep expenses also vary wildly around the country. Honestly though, I think this irrelevant to the topic at hand, which concerns classes, the participation in which persons might be interested in for any number of reasons.
| Harry J. Fletcher wrote: | | You had better have deep pockets to pay for hospital expenses as well. Ever come off the back of a horse? |
I think if you knew something of those whom you pose this question of you might find its asking amusing. Witness a recent posting here in (another) jousting thread: http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?p...ht=#195978
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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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Update!
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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Mihai Ionita
Location: Romania Joined: 17 Dec 2008
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15 dollars? Hot damn! It is at times like this that I regret not living in the US. And not living close to Beaver Dam. :P
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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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| Mihai Ionita wrote: | | 15 dollars? Hot damn! It is at times like this that I regret not living in the US. And not living close to Beaver Dam. :P |
Well, if you want to pay for a plane ticket - I could be convinced to come over and give a clinic or two near you!
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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Marisa H.
Location: Wisconsin Joined: 14 Jul 2010
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I am interested in this clinic. I have a horse who I do hunter/jumper with but we have never done anything like this before. Can we try?
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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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| Marisa H. wrote: | | I am interested in this clinic. I have a horse who I do hunter/jumper with but we have never done anything like this before. Can we try? |
Of course! Just call ahead of time to reserve a slot. Look forward to meeting you!
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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This is a standard topic