Here are some cross country shots I got from the Event: This year the course started where (in years past) it usually ended, so many of my photos are of horses in the warm up area. At the start box... ..and off they go! That's Glacier National Park in the distance, if you're curious. 😊 … Continue reading Rebecca Farm 2022- Part 2
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Rebecca Farm 2022 – Part 1
A couple weeks ago I drove out to Rebecca Farm to watch some of the competition. While the weather was much better than last year (and no smoke, hooray!) I had very little energy and honestly just wanted to sit in the shade somewhere. 😴 I've been working too hard and unfortunately it's been catching … Continue reading Rebecca Farm 2022 – Part 1
Horseback Archery
The last demonstration I watched at the faire was some horseback archery. I especially liked their costumes! There were targets set up in the middle of the arena, which the riders aimed for as they went by. Almost a bullseye! One of the riders did some vaulting exercises, then was given a bow and arrow … Continue reading Horseback Archery
Joust!
The goal of jousting is to unseat your opponent, and while that didn't happen lances and shields went flying anyway. I want to know how they can see in these helmets! 😅 I know I was supposed to be cheering for Balthazar, but I was hoping the lady knight would win. 😄 Sir William DeBracey … Continue reading Joust!
Faire Knights
For me, the highlight of the Faire was the jousting performance put on by DeBracey Productions. They started off by introducing the knights. The audience was divided into four sections, each color representing the knight you would be cheering for. I was in the orange section, and our knight was Lord Balthazar. Of course I … Continue reading Faire Knights