User contributions for AngeleDeSavigny

10 August 2026

• 05:4405:44, 10 August 2026 diff hist +1,482 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Weapons and other equipment - Combat weapons Created page with "==Combat weapons== === Mounted combat === #Sturdier "boffer" style weapons or tourney batons are used. ##Boffer sword ###Base material may be 3/4-inch (19 mm) PEX pipe or 1-inch (25.4 mm) rattan. ###When using PEX pipe as the core, both ends must be capped. ###Minimum 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) closed cell foam padding over all striking surfaces. ##Tourney baton (behourd) ###1 inch (25.4 mm) rattan core covered with 17 lb (7.7 kg)-density urethane foam. #Swords/batons must have..."
• 05:4405:44, 10 August 2026 diff hist +3,316 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Weapons and other equipment - Skill at arms and mounted games Created page with "==Skill-at-arms and mounted games== ===General=== ====All weapons==== #Weapons must be of a size and weight that allows them to be used safely and controlled by the person wielding it. #Hand-held weapons must be made of non-brittle materials (e.g. metal, wood, synthetic simulators). #Shafts (for hand-held and thrown weapons) must be sound and without major cracks, and not have any burrs or rough surfaces that could cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand. ====Throw..."
• 05:4405:44, 10 August 2026 diff hist +587 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Weapons and other equipment Consultation version approved 23 June 2026
• 05:4305:43, 10 August 2026 diff hist +596 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Weapons and other equipment - General Created page with "==General== #All armor and weapons equipment must be inspected by a warranted marshal prior to engaging in equestrian activities. #Weapons constructed other than as set out below may be approved on a kingdom-level basis for use in crest combat or mounted combat. ##Construction methods for these weapons vary; therefore only weapons equivalent to the weapons described below can be used. ##If there is a question regarding equivalency, the Kingdom Equestrian Officer will m..." current

7 August 2026

• 22:2122:21, 7 August 2026 diff hist +20 Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Wooden lance jousting →Wooden lance jousting current
• 22:1822:18, 7 August 2026 diff hist +4,974 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Wooden lance jousting Created page with "==Wooden lance jousting== #The following armor guidelines are based on recognized standards for jousting as currently practiced in the United States and internationally. #Participants must determine for themselves what armor is necessary to provide a level of safety that is acceptable to them. #When determining the suitability of armor to be used for jousting, it must be recognized that fit and finish are as important as materials used to provide the protection that armo..."
• 22:1722:17, 7 August 2026 diff hist +830 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Foam lance jousting Created page with "==Foam lance jousting: Armor requirements== ===Rider=== #'''Head protection''': Required. ##Helm (open bar grill, closed or perforated) #'''Neck protection''': Required. ##The first thoracic vertebra does not need to be covered for foam jousting. #'''Body protection''': Required - rigid #'''Groin protection''': Groin area must be protected by sufficient means, including saddle or armor #'''Legs, arms, legs protection''': Not required. ##Some form of rigid armor protecti..." current
• 22:1722:17, 7 August 2026 diff hist +907 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Rossfechten Created page with "==Rossfechten: Armor requirements== ===Rider=== #'''Head''': Required ## A standard fencing mask (12 kg) is sufficient for face protection. ##Hardened leather, quilted cloth, closed cell foam, or additional protection on the back of the head is required. ##Alternative: Helm (perforated or mesh) #'''Neck protection''': The neck, including the front, sides, and back of the neck, must be covered by rigid material. The entire front 180 degrees of the neck, as well as at leas..." current
• 22:1522:15, 7 August 2026 diff hist +631 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Mounted combat Created page with "==Mounted combat: Armor requirements== ===Rider=== # '''Head''': Required ##Helm (open bar grill, closed, or perforated) #'''Neck''': Required #'''Body protection''': Required - padded gambeson. ##Rigid material covering chest and torso is recommended. #'''Legs, arms, legs''': Armor recommended, but not required. ##Rigid elbow protection is strongly recommended. #'''Hand protection''': Required - leather gloves. ##Padding or stiffened protection for the back of the hand..." current
• 22:1422:14, 7 August 2026 diff hist +479 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Crest combat Created page with "==Crest combat: Armor requirements== ===Rider=== # '''Head''': Required ## Helm (all standards) ##Alternative: Fencing masks (12kg) are acceptable #'''Neck''': Required #'''Body''': Not required. ##A padded gambeson is recommended. #'''Legs, arms, legs''': Not required #'''Hands''': Leather gloves required. ##To mitigate risk from incidental strikes, padding or stiffened protection for the back of the hand is recommended. ===Horse=== #'''Eye protection''': Required (f..." current
• 22:1322:13, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,367 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Horse eye protection Created page with "==Horse eye protection== There are two types of eye protection: ===Full eye protection=== #Used for mounted combat, Rossfechten, crest combat, jousting and some games. #Must protect the eyes from a sword, spear, lance or missile strike. #Acceptable eye protection should cover the entire eye, stand clear from the eye in all directions by a minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) and not collapse upon typical strikes. Take care to make opening large enough, pad well, and secure to m..." current
• 22:1322:13, 7 August 2026 diff hist +306 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Hands Created page with "==Hands== #Leather gloves. #Padding or stiffened protection for the back of the hand is recommended. #Recommended for foam jousting – demi or full gauntlets, vamplate, recessed grip on lance base, padding, or other combination to minimize possible strike to the hand and reduce impact to jouster's hand." current
• 22:1222:12, 7 August 2026 diff hist +103 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Groin Created page with "==Groin== The groin area must be protected from impact by sufficient means, including saddle or armor." current
• 22:0922:09, 7 August 2026 diff hist +257 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Body Created page with "==Body== There are two types of body armor: #'''Padded''': a padded gambeson or equivalent. #'''Rigid''': Rigid material covering chest and torso, or equivalent. Standard equestrian riding vests and chain mail over a padded gambeson are deemed equivalent." current
• 22:0922:09, 7 August 2026 diff hist +582 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Neck Created page with "==Neck== #The neck, including the larynx, cervical vertebrae, and first thoracic vertebra must be covered by one or a combination of the following and must stay covered during typical combat situations, including turning the head, lifting the chin, etc.: ## the helm. ## a gorget of rigid material or heavy leather, lined with 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed cell foam or equivalent padding. ## a camail or aventail of mail or heavy leather, lined with 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed ce..." current
• 22:0822:08, 7 August 2026 diff hist +2,812 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Head protection Created page with "==Head protection== There are several standards for required head protection, depending on the activity: *Commercial 12kg fencing mask *Helm (face guard: open bar grill or closed) *Helm (face guard: perforated or mesh) ===Fencing masks=== #The interior of your fencing mask must have at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) open-cell foam or equivalent resilient padding to create separation between the mask and your face. Modern fencing masks (e.g. FIE and USFA type masks) in good work..." current
• 22:0822:08, 7 August 2026 diff hist −53 Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor No edit summary current
• 22:0622:06, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,380 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Chart Created page with "==Armor requirements chart (quick guide)== {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: 10px;" |+Required armor !Required armor !Crest combat !Mounted combat !Rossfechten !Foam lance jousting !Wooden lance jousting |- |Head | * Helm (all standards) * 12 kg fencing mask |Helm (open grill, closed, perforated) | * Helm (perforated, mesh) * 12 kg fencing mask with back of the head protection |Helm (open grill, closed, perforated) |''See requirements'' |- |Neck |Required |Require..." current
• 22:0522:05, 7 August 2026 diff hist +453 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - General Created page with "==General== #All armor and weapons equipment must be inspected by a warranted marshal prior to engaging in equestrian activities. #Armor for SCA ground combat may or may not be suitable for mounted combat or jousting. Any armor intended for equestrian use should be evaluated for its suitability in equestrian martial activities. #Different activities have different armor requirements. The required armor for the activity must meet the standards below." current
• 22:0522:05, 7 August 2026 diff hist +859 N Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor Consultation version approved 23 June 2026
• 21:1921:19, 7 August 2026 diff hist +241 N Equestrian:Conventions - Use of weapons and equipment Consultation version approved 23 June 2026. current
• 21:1921:19, 7 August 2026 diff hist +185 N Equestrian:Use of weapons and equipment - Defensive equipment Created page with "==Defensive equipment== #Defensive objects can be used to parry or deflect your opponent's weapon. Examples include bucklers and shields that are safe for the user, opponent and horses." current
• 21:1921:19, 7 August 2026 diff hist +903 N Equestrian:Use of weapons and equipment - Weapons Created page with "== Weapons == ===Swords=== #May be used in both a forward strike and a backwards strike #Thrusting is allowed in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Activity_guidelines_-_Skill_at_arms|skill-at-arms]]. #Thrusting is allowed in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Activity_guidelines_-_Rossfechten|Rossfechten]]. #Thrusting is not allowed in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Activity_guidelines_-_Mounted_combat| mounted combat]]. ===Lances, spear and javelins=== #Throwing: You must not throw a spear or javelin at a ground targe..."
• 21:1821:18, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,017 N Equestrian:Use of weapons and equipment - General Created page with "See activity guidelines for the following conventions: *Target areas *Rules of engagement *Acknowledgement of blows ==General== # Primary responsibility is to have control of your horse. ##You may only use weapons and equipment that you can safely control while riding/driving. ##Swords, lances, other items should be tossed clear of you and your horse in order to regain control if needed. # You are responsible for the speed of your horse relative to other horses, peo..." current
• 21:1021:10, 7 August 2026 diff hist +129 N Equestrian:Conventions - Holds Consultation version approved 23 June 2026 current
• 21:0921:09, 7 August 2026 diff hist +768 N Equestrian:Holds - Equestrian-specific rules Created page with "==Equestrian-specific rules== #When you hear "Hold!", look quickly to make sure it is safe to stop your horse before doing so. You may have to move to get out of the way of a rider having a problem, or a loose horse. #Move your horse away from the issue to a safe position. (e.g. the edge of the arena, or near other large structures.) #If there is a loose horse: ##Stop, and then move to a safe location (edge of the arena, near a large structure) as soon as you can safe..." current
• 21:0621:06, 7 August 2026 diff hist +200 N Equestrian:Activity guidelines - Unmounted activities Consultation version approved 23 June 2026. current
• 21:0621:06, 7 August 2026 diff hist +321 N Equestrian:Activity - Unmounted activities - Packing with horses Created page with "==Packing with horses== Packing was a common means of transporting goods in the SCA's time period. #Packing may be accomplished using specialized equipment to secure the load, frequently a pack saddle. #Common means of directing the horse include leading from the ground or ponying one or more pack animals while mounted." current
• 21:0621:06, 7 August 2026 diff hist +465 N Equestrian:Activity - Unmounted activities - Ground crew Created page with "==Ground crew== #Ground crew are those individuals who assist in running equestrian activities from the ground (e.g. re-setting targets, handing weapons to riders, etc.). #You must be at least 5 years of age to participate as ground crew, regardless of whether your kingdom requires specific ground crew authorization or not. #You should receive instructions from the equestrian marshal (e.g. what to do, where it is safe to stand, how to move around horses, etc.)." current
• 21:0421:04, 7 August 2026 diff hist +156 N Equestrian:Activity guidelines - Driving Consultation version approved 23 June 2026. current
• 21:0321:03, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,362 N Equestrian:Activity - Driving - Driving rules Created page with "==Driving rules== #A bridle with reins attached must be in place whenever a horse is hitched to a vehicle. If you violate this rule, you may be removed from site. #You must not leave a hitched horse unattended. If you violate this rule, you may be removed from site. #An authorized driver must be on the vehicle and have access to the reins whenever the vehicle is in motion. ##Exceptions for historical methods and equipment are allowed at the discretion of the Kingdom Eque..." current
• 21:0321:03, 7 August 2026 diff hist +903 N Equestrian:Activity - Driving - General Created page with "==General== <P>Horses pulling wagons, carts, sleds, harrows and other equipment is an ancient practice. Hitched horses have provided power for transportation of people and goods, warfare, farming, hunting and fishing for a millennia. In period, horses were led, driven, or even ridden while hitched. <P>Many non-combat SCA equestrian activities can be adapted to driven participation. When adapting equestrian activities to a driving, give extra space for hitched horses to..."
• 05:1505:15, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,387 N Equestrian:Activity - Mounted archery - Conventions - Range procedures and commands Created page with "==Conventions - Range procedures and commands== ===General=== #In the case of a serious safety problem on the range such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, anyone can call "hold!". #Upon hearing "hold!", riders are to stop and remove the arrow from their bow, and listen to the Marshal's instructions. #Arrows must only be shot when in the lane/path. #Riders must not have an arrow nocked on the string when outside the designated lane/path...." current
• 05:1505:15, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,319 N Equestrian:Activity - Mounted archery - General Created page with "==General== <P>Mounted archery was a defining characteristic of steppe warfare throughout Central Asia, used by peoples including the Scythians, Sarmatians, Parthians, Huns, Bulgars, Magyars, Mongols, Turks, and others. It was also adopted by other peoples and armies, notably Chinese and Romans who both suffered serious conflict with peoples practicing horse archery. <P> Riders shoot arrows while on horseback, at the walk, trot, or canter. Horse bows and thumb-style d..."
• 05:1405:14, 7 August 2026 diff hist +210 N Equestrian:Activity guidelines - Mounted archery Consultation version approved 23 June 2026 current
• 04:4304:43, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1 Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Conventions - Lance techniques No edit summary current
• 04:4204:42, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,422 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Conventions - Lance techniques Created page with "===Lance techniques=== The three fundamental lance techniques essential to jousting are: the '''levee''', the '''measuring pass''' and the '''mercy pass'''. ;Levee :A proper levee is done by :#receiving the lance from the ground crew :#resting the butt end of the lance on their leg or saddle in the safety (i.e. vertical) position :#saluting to indicate their readiness to begin :#starting down the lane and lowering the lance over several strides until approximately one st..."
• 04:4204:42, 7 August 2026 diff hist +34 N File:Joust-canter-signal.jpg (c) Peryn Whitehorse current
• 04:4104:41, 7 August 2026 diff hist +34 N File:Joust-trot-signal.jpg (c) Peryn Whitehorse current
• 04:4104:41, 7 August 2026 diff hist +34 N File:Joust-walk-signal.jpg (c) Peryn Whitehorse current
• 04:4004:40, 7 August 2026 diff hist +655 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Conventions - Arm signals Created page with "===Arm signals=== {| class="wikitable" style="float:right |+ !Arm signal !Image |- |Right arm extended down indicates a walk |100px |- |Right arm extended out/level indicates a trot |100px |- |Right arm extended up indicates a canter |100px |} #The arm signal positions shown in Table 11.1 are used by the rider to indicate the gait/speed they are about to perform. #In the case o..." current
• 04:4004:40, 7 August 2026 diff hist +422 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Conventions - Scoring Created page with "===Scoring=== #Standard scoring: #*Tip touches a legal target area but does not break = 1 point #*Tip breaks on the torso or arm = 2 points #*Tip break on the echranche = 3 points #*(Optional) Tip breaks more than halfway, and breaks on the echranche = 4 points #*(Optional) Only hits at the canter are scored. #Tournaments can alter the scoring, as long as it is clearly explained to participants before the tournament." current
• 04:4004:40, 7 August 2026 diff hist +167 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Conventions - Target areas Created page with "===Target areas=== #Legal target areas: torso, arm, echranche. #Illegal target areas: Head, below the waist. Points do not count for touches or breaks on these areas." current
• 04:4004:40, 7 August 2026 diff hist +558 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Conventions - Rules of engagement Created page with "==Conventions (for both foam and wooden lance jousting)== ===Rules of engagement=== #Riders signal to each other when they are ready and the gait at which they will joust. When both riders have signaled, they start down the lane. #Barricading is not allowed. If a rider consistently barricades, they may lose the point, the bout, or be removed from the tournament. #Shelving (turning your echranche so it does not present a good target) is not allowed. If a rider consiste..." current
• 04:3904:39, 7 August 2026 diff hist +1,989 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Wooden lance jousting Created page with "===Wooden lance jousting=== <P>''History-focused activity - Wooden lance jousting is the of the activities in the SCA that emphasizes period techniques and equipment, and includes additional requirements for participation. Tournaments include judges to help determine if a technique used was historically valid.'' <P>Wooden lance jousting is a Society-run activity, with marshals and participants authorized through the Deputy Society Marshal for Wooden Lance Jousting, rathe..."
• 04:3904:39, 7 August 2026 diff hist +365 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - Foam lance jousting Created page with "===Foam lance jousting=== '''Requirements:''' *Jousting - Foam lance authorization *Foam lance jousting lance *Foam lance jousting armor"
• 04:3904:39, 7 August 2026 diff hist +930 N Equestrian:Activity - Jousting - General Created page with "==General== <P>Jousting is based on the military use of the lance by heavy cavalry, and transformed into a specialized sport during the Late Middle Ages. It remained popular with the nobility in England and Wales, Germany and other parts of Europe throughout the whole of the 16th century. <P>The SCA has two types of jousting, based on lance type and requiring different armor - foam lance jousting, and wooden lance jousting. Conventions (lance techniques and arm signals)..." current
• 04:3704:37, 7 August 2026 diff hist +544 N Equestrian:Activity guidelines - Jousting Consultation version approved 23 June 2026 current
• 04:0604:06, 7 August 2026 diff hist +3,618 N Equestrian:Activity - Rossfechten - Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows Consultation version approved 23 June 2026 current
• 04:0504:05, 7 August 2026 diff hist +588 N Equestrian:Activity - Rossfechten - Conventions - Target areas Consultation version approved 23 June 2026 current