Rules and forms

Society rules (150KB PDF): http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/equestrian/equestrian_handbook.pdf

Kingdom rules

Currently under discussion – please feel free to provide feedback to the Kingdom Equestrian Officer (KEO).

Proposed Lochac equestrian rules

All participants please remember Rule 1, from the Rules of the List as found in Corpora. Here it is:
"Each fighter, recognizing the possibilities of physical injury to himself or herself in such combat, shall assume unto himself or herself all risk and liability for harm suffered by means of such combat. Other participants shall likewise recognize the risks involved in their presence on or near the field of combat, and shall assume unto themselves the liabilities thereof."

The following are to be read as an addendum to the Society rules:

1. Equestrian marshals shall inspect and approve all equestrian equipment for safety e.g. loose fitting, splinters, failed stitching etc. before participants are permitted to take the field for an event.
2. Stallions must have prior approval from the KEO before being permitted to attend SCA events. The EqMIC of an event must be made aware that a stallion will be present prior to attending an event; this will be the responsibility of the rider to convey.
3. Known kickers must be identified by a red ribbon/tassel attached to the horses tail, Biters must be identified by the attachment of a red ribbon/tassel to the bridle/halter.
4. Lances/Spears must always be held vertically when on horseback, except when actually running at the target.
5. Riders who travel on their own must have written information on what to do/who is to take responsibility of their horse/equipment in the event of an accident which leaves them are unable to take care of said horse/equipment. This information must be supplied to the EqMIC on arrival at an event.
6. Special level authorizations
   Special authorization is required for the following activities: Driving, Horseback Archery, Mounted Combat.
   In all cases the KEO is able to deputize Equestrian Marshals who are then able to authorize riders to participate in these activities.
7. Equestrian Marshals must be a paid member of the SCA or an appropriately affiliated organization.
8. Authorizations cards are valid for 4 years.

Recommendations and Notes

Nationally recognized approved safety helmets are recommended at all times when riding.

It is highly recommended that all horses are vaccinated for Tetanus and Strangles. It is the owner/rider's responsibility to ensure that vaccination cards are easily available and/or presentable where required by law.

Prior to the commencement of any games, protocol should be determined for what to do if an unhorsing occurs; this is the responsibility of the EqMIC. Ideally there should be one person to attend the horse, one person to attend the fallen rider, and one to attend the other rider (if applicable). A First-Aider shall liaise with the rider to assess their ability to continue. If a rider falls unconscious AT ANY TIME, the First Aid officer or the EqMIC have the authority to prohibit the rider from further participation in the event.

Signage is not required as per the society rules III 3 (a), due to Lochac's affiliations with the SCA society, (SCAA and SCANZ).

Horse archery should have both an Eq Marshal and an Archery marshal present during events.

The lists officer will issue authorization cards for equestrians after receiving the appropriate paperwork and fee (where applicable).

New Zealand Specific

Please note that New Zealand has an exemption from the Society BOD regarding Equestrian insurance as stated in Society rules. As such, Equestrian events in New Zealand are not required to obtain the Society insurance.

Waviers are not signed in New Zealand, as notified by SCANZ.