rhino
Well-Known Member
Disclaimer: This is not actually a competition report, but Im a little scared of some of the NLers and would rather post in here 
*a quick history lesson*
The Borough Muir is an area on the South Side of Edinburgh; gifted to the townsfolk by David I in 1143. Sometime after that an annual common ride was established: .the Counsall ordains proclamatioun to be maid chairging all merchantis craftismen and utheris inhabitantis within this burgh to be in radynes the morn be xi houris to accompany the provest the baillies and counsall to vesy thair methis and bounds as ordour hes bene on horseback This tradition continued until 1718 although a one-off march took place in 1946 to remember all who had fallen in the 2nd World War. In 2009 the tradition was reinstated...
*lesson over*
Thanks to the wonderful Bonny from HHO I had the opportunity to take part in this years Edinburgh Riding of the Marches (entries are strictly limited to 250 due to H&S and Bonny had an entry and a fit pony.... and no rider). The ride was in two parts; the morning mostly through stubble fields so lots of galloping! After a lunch break we proceeded into the centre of Edinburgh.
Salisbury Crags
Parliament
The ceremony part: unfurling the blue blanket
*another history bit*
After King James III was rescued from Edinburgh castle, a flag (the blue blanket) was presented to the craftsmen of the city on the understanding that, if ever the flag was unfurled, all the able men of Scotland would come to fight for their monarch. In 1513 this happened and the Scottish army gathered at Borough Muir to leave for Flodden. The blue blanket was returned to the city by one of the few survivors, who brought the news that the King (and at least 10000 Scots) had fallen in battle. A replica was made to use in the marches.
Heading down to meet with the horseboxes, past the base of Edinburgh Castle
Quiz time: spot the HHOers there are at least 2 (and the daughter of a 3rd) in this photo
*a quick history lesson*
The Borough Muir is an area on the South Side of Edinburgh; gifted to the townsfolk by David I in 1143. Sometime after that an annual common ride was established: .the Counsall ordains proclamatioun to be maid chairging all merchantis craftismen and utheris inhabitantis within this burgh to be in radynes the morn be xi houris to accompany the provest the baillies and counsall to vesy thair methis and bounds as ordour hes bene on horseback This tradition continued until 1718 although a one-off march took place in 1946 to remember all who had fallen in the 2nd World War. In 2009 the tradition was reinstated...
*lesson over*
Thanks to the wonderful Bonny from HHO I had the opportunity to take part in this years Edinburgh Riding of the Marches (entries are strictly limited to 250 due to H&S and Bonny had an entry and a fit pony.... and no rider). The ride was in two parts; the morning mostly through stubble fields so lots of galloping! After a lunch break we proceeded into the centre of Edinburgh.
Salisbury Crags
Parliament
The ceremony part: unfurling the blue blanket
*another history bit*
After King James III was rescued from Edinburgh castle, a flag (the blue blanket) was presented to the craftsmen of the city on the understanding that, if ever the flag was unfurled, all the able men of Scotland would come to fight for their monarch. In 1513 this happened and the Scottish army gathered at Borough Muir to leave for Flodden. The blue blanket was returned to the city by one of the few survivors, who brought the news that the King (and at least 10000 Scots) had fallen in battle. A replica was made to use in the marches.
Heading down to meet with the horseboxes, past the base of Edinburgh Castle
Quiz time: spot the HHOers there are at least 2 (and the daughter of a 3rd) in this photo
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better get saving tho 
its unreal how much a hireling costs these days and i dont think its worth the risk wi my own lass ( it'd prob blow her mind, did with my last horse 
