Equestrian:Equestrian authorizations - Weapons and games

Weapons and games

You can authorize for mounted activities that include the use of a weapon or other objects while riding, or competitive games against other riders.

Requirements

To authorize for weapons and games, you must demonstrate to the authorizing marshal:

1. You meet the requirements of the general riding authorization.
2. Familiarity with, and the ability to safely handle and use approved weapons while riding.
3. The ability to safely control your horse while using approved weapons.
4. The ability to safely secure a weapon in the event of a "hold!" being called.
5. The ability to safely discard a weapon.

Weapons and games authorization procedure

1. The marshal will have a conversation with you to:
   1. Determine your familiarity with the additional rules and requirements of mounted martial activities. You should be able to explain what weapons are used for which activity, and demonstrate the proper use of each.
   2. Examine your understanding of your current skill level with regards to weapons handling and the horse you are riding that day.
2. While carrying a short weapon (e.g. sword or javelin) and then a long weapon (e.g. ring lance or quintain lance), you will need to demonstrate:
   1. The ability to control your horse in both directions, including changing gaits and halting on command
   2. The correct use of the weapon while continuing to maintain control of your horse.
   3. Safely handing a weapon to and from ground crew. (i.e. tip up or down, not pointed at ground crew).