Recent content by Stan Watts

Why not aim to take part in the World Voluntary Cavalry Championships taking part in Poznan next April?

Your wisdom in this can be the only answer for such crap being spouted. Well spotted;)

TOTALLY agree !! By the same token, I wouldn't denegrate the Household either. The British Army, is and has, always been the zenith of care for horses amongst all other cavalry arms worldwide. The very idea that Murphy was ill treated is a disgraceful comment.

Here is a photograph of Piotr Walter, who won the Polish Cavalry Competition in Poznan this year. Here he is doing a display of the lance.

I have no consideration for rain. All riding has its challenges and as such all experiences are accepted gratefully.

Are there any Cavalry types of Cavalry Units out there, who would like an invite to this Championship?

The most likely explanation for the dressage letters comes from the days of the Old German Imperial Court. Courtiers representing the various dignatories would be positioned around the stable yard in a strict order with the horses ready to ride. The ranks were: K = Kaiser F = First...

I have found that Aldi, the Supermarket chain are doing a great range of hiking boots. I have found that if I put them onto my boys, I can cushion their feet and can tackle any sort of jumping or cross country riding :D

Jen, Have you considered taking part in the World Voluntary Cavalry Championships taking place in Poznan, Poland next year? If you join one of the voluntary cavalry units you can wear a uniform too to ward off those civvie dress code blues. :) The disciplines are more varied than just...

The price is £80!!!! Doesn't that tell you something? To be honest, if you bought one, I think it a bit sad that you expected it to do more than it does or did. Don't blame the saddle, its price tells it all and is being honest. You pays your money and takes your choice.

Rollin, It maybe of interest, that whilst regular Units 'do' mounted skill at arms and cavalry trials etc. A lot of the groups are civilian, hence the term 'Voluntary'.

Rollin, Yep, the Polish are a great bunch and skilled with it (don't tell them I said that). Modern day La Trec?? Don't you mean the ancestor of La Trec:p Oh to find some old Apache to become members of the ILCA. Without a doubt, masters of the use of weaponary from horseback and...

Rollin, The ILCA is a loose association of national cavalry associations from around the World. Each Association has an annual cavalry. competition. With this in mind, I have included a link to the Polish 'Dni Ulana', which took place last month...

THE WORLD VOLUNTARY CAVALRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 Over many years, there has been a move from the Voluntary Cavalry, to have an international venue where they can pit those hard won skills against each other in a world arena. With this in mind, the International Light Cavalry Association has...