AngeleDeSavigny: Created page with "==General riding== A general riding authorization will allow you to participate in riding activities that do not include the use of a weapons or objects while riding. ===Requirements=== To authorize for general riding, you must demonstrate to the authorizing marshal: #Familiarity with the relevant portions of the Society Marshal's Equestrian Handbook and kingdom-specific equestrian requirements, and the nature of equestrian activities within the Society. #Awareness of..."

2026-08-14T00:12:50Z

Created page with "==General riding== A general riding authorization will allow you to participate in riding activities that do not include the use of a weapons or objects while riding. ===Requirements=== To authorize for general riding, you must demonstrate to the authorizing marshal: #Familiarity with the relevant portions of the Society Marshal's Equestrian Handbook and kingdom-specific equestrian requirements, and the nature of equestrian activities within the Society. #Awareness of..."

New page

==General riding==
A general riding authorization will allow you to participate in riding activities that do not include the use of a weapons or objects while riding.

===Requirements===
To authorize for general riding, you must demonstrate to the authorizing marshal:
#Familiarity with the relevant portions of the Society Marshal's Equestrian Handbook and kingdom-specific equestrian requirements, and the nature of equestrian activities within the Society.
#Awareness of the risks inherent to equestrian activities, including recognition of how your current skill level relates to the horse you intend to ride.
#Ability to safely control your horse while engaging in SCA equestrian activities.

===Riding authorization procedure===
#The marshal will have a conversation with you so that they can:
##Determine your familiarity with the rules, the risks, and the nature of SCA equestrian activities.
##Examine of your understanding of your current skill level and how well you know the horse you intend to ride that day.
#You will need to demonstrate the ability to control your horse by riding a pattern that includes both directions, and halting on command.
#You will need to demonstrate the correct response to [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Conventions_-_Holds|"hold!"]].
#You must demonstrate either:
##The ability to ride at any gait, or
##The ability to stay at a gait suitable to your current skill.

Equestrian:Equestrian authorizations - General riding - Revision history