Eastern Regional Cavalry Competition

[S. Quentin Quale, Esq.]

We leave Thursday a.m. for the Competition in Ft. Valley, VA.  For details see:

http://www.secretpassageranch.com/index.html

If anyone wishes to join us look for the Naval Officers on big, gray mares.  Maybe we'll even splice the mainbrace!!!   

SQQ

[Pony Racer]

If I was not shooting this weekend - I would go just to watch!!

Looks awesome

PR

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hell, I'd go just to splice the mainbrace with the group.... *S*

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[Frenchie]

It's possible I could show up. I'll present the idea to SWMBO and see what happens.

[MUD MARINE]

Will it be a superb event featuring Horse Marines or just a drab affair without Marines?

:-)

[S. Quentin Quale, Esq.]

The event went well.   

As to "drab" or "superb" one of the chief organizers is a retired Marine.  The owner of the Ranch is a former Marine.  Does that count?!?!?!?!   

We even had a taste of real authenticity for the Spanish-American War types.  If it wasn't raining it was hotter than Blue Blazes.  Kind of like, maybe, Cuba or the PI.   

The National Cavalry Competition is set for 23-27 September 2009 at Ft. Robinson, NE.  For details go to http://www.uscavalry.org/  We've sent in our money, made our reservations, and are working hard to get the mares in shape for the events.  If you've never been to Ft. Robinson it's one of the best preserved of the frontier forts.  It was also one of the major Army Remount centers.  It's now a state park with over 3500 acres available for riding, a buffalo and cow herd, etc.

The goal of these events is not "authenticity" or "living history" but rather an attempt to keep alive the equestrian traditions of the U.S. Army.  The Ft. Riley System was, perhaps, the best all round riding method ever devised.  We have gaited horses (Mangalarga Marchadors) and the system works very well.  I've also seen Walkers, Rackers, Spotted Saddle Horses, etc. at these events using the Ft. Riley System and it works for them, too.  And, of course, the the TB type horse which was the bedrock of the Army Remount system.

So if you can come out and join us then please do so.  Even if you don't ride, the parties are really good!!!   

SQQ