Had the chance to play with an Anglo Saxon group (The Huscarls) this weekend at a show. We had 5 mounted Normans on the field and charged the Saxon shield wall throwing (padded) spears and finally closing with sword. I would be surrounded and dragged of the horse to be killed.

Had an absolute ball. I had to drag my early period kit out of a 5 yr storage. It is a bit of a mish mash of my old 11thC and 12thC stuff as over the years I have misplaced, sold or lost bits.

The horse vs foot combat was unchoreographed and pretty fierce. I am happy to say that not a single horse was so much as grazed. Everyone performed perfectly and it never even looked like anyone was going to hit a horse.

Damn it was fun and exciting. :D

Some initial pics. I have a bunch of pics and some video coming that I will post.

Pics by Garry Davenport.

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Yes, that is a big grin on my face as I am being dragged off to be slaughtered horribly :lol:

Looks really fun and the horse seems to have an expression of puzzlement on it's face like it's thinking: Humans are NUTS, what are they doing and why. :eek: :lol: Where are the Mares ( assuming it's an intact stallion and not a gelding or a mare ) and when do I get to eat, sleep and poop. ;) :D

Your topic made me think you were going to kick a horse. I've clearly not gotten my sleep!!!

Looks like you had fun. Any other notes about what it's like?

That looks like soooo much fun. As a Norman reenactor, you got my vote of approval. One tip though, next time before you pull your sword, ride back down hill to get another spear... ;)
Seriously though, is that a square ventail I see on you?

Your helmet looks a bit the worse for wear which gives it just the right touch of verismilitude IMO. :D