Mounted Combat Training
Schola Equestris is pleased to bring to the triangle the opportunity to explore mounted combat and the art of arms on and off the horse
Explore the Chivalric Arts
Swordsmanship
Learn to wield one and two handed swords, as well as other weapons in the style of Fiore de'i Liberi, medieval Italian fightmaster
Armored Combat
Wearing 70 lbs of plate and mail armor alters the dynamics of the battlefield. Learn about how targeting and tactics change when knightly combat occurs.
Mounted Combat
Combat equitant, on horseback. Requiring the horse and rider to work in unison to outmaneuver their opponent
Armor of the Knight
A hands-on opportunity to touch and feel historically accurate arms and armor and learn how the medieval knight was armed.
Life as a Knight
Learn about who knights were, the training they received and the rules and regulations of knighthood and 15th century life.
Horsemanship
Meet our horses and learn about the care and keeping of the medieval equine and the history of medieval horse breeds.
Mounted Combat Clinics
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior martial arts training?
No! You do not need a martial arts background. Minimum equine requirements are that participants are able to walk, trot, and safely steer their horse around obstacles. Beginners on a leadline may be allowed in select situations.
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Do I need special equipment?
No - an open space, your horses, and a cheerful attitude are all that is required.
Weapons and training tools will be provided. A horseback riding helmet and gloves should be worn.
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Is this dangerous for the horses (or humans)?
The risks of mounted combat are no different than the inherent risks associated with other equine activities such as mounted games, working equitation and general riding. Horses are by nature unpredictable animals. Training weapons made of synthetic and wood materials provide additional safety to horse and human participants. A signed waiver is mandatory to participate.
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I don't have a horse or know much about horses but I want to learn?
You are more than welcome to audit a mounted clinic, and volunteers are always needed for events involving arms and armor. You do not need a horse to participate in portions on foot. I do not currently offer beginner horseback riding instruction but may do so in the future.
"Horses don't care about your words: they care about and respond to your actions. Riding will bring you into a world of action, of real living. It will show you how life is interconnected."
Paul Belasik