Author: DONNA FRANCINE DEBONIS

The Betting Man’s Guide

$2.00

What is the Betting Man’s Guide?

The Betting Man's Guide costs $2 and is a fundraiser for Earnrokke. This is a list of the Mounted Hunters that will be used to help you when you are bidding on your favorite Hunter/horse combination during the Rider Auction. Each Hunter has a commentary that tells something about them and their horse. This helps the you as the bidder "know" the horses and riders, so you can bid on which 'rider/horse combination you think will win the Hunt Course. If their Rider wins, then both 'owner of the winning ride' and the Rider will get a Prize. Anyone over 18 can bid and people can pool their money to raise more funds in order to place the highest bid
Please bid on who you think will be the winning rider/horse combination for the mounted hunter ride! This is Earnrokke's primary fundraiser and the person who 'owns' the winning ride will receive the grand prize! The winning rider will be designated as the Champion mounted hunter and get to carry the Earnrokke hunting horn. So place your bids now. All funds must be payable by cash or check to the Baroness Anastasia, Hunt Lyst Mistress immediately following the Auction.
For information about past and future Earnrokke Summer Hunts go to
http://donwenna.homestead.com/SummerHunt.html

St. George spears the dragon. At Summer Hunt, mounted hunters use spears

Summer Hunt III
AS 42 June 9, 2007

Special points of interest:
Mounted hunters use several types of weapons on horse back: javelin, spear, and bows and arrows. Of particular note, riders must often drop the reins to handle weapons and they control their horse with their legs, weight, and seat.
History of Past Champions:
Summer Hunt I- The Honorable Lord Thorkel Haraldsson
Summer Hunt II-The Honorable Lady Donwenna LaMareschale.

Historical Resources for Mounted Hunting

The Royal Book of Horsemanship, Jousting & Knightly Combat: A Translation into English of King Dom Duarte's 1438 Treatise,
Livro Da Ensinança De Bem Cavalgar Toda Sela "The Art of Riding in Every Saddle" Trans. Antonio Franco Preto ISBN: 1-891448-11-0-5,
Phebus, G, The Hunting Book of Gaston Phebus,,c.a. 14th C, (Manuscript fascimile published by Harvey Miller Publ,ISBN 1872501974, London, Great Britain, 1998 This is the original French manuscript.

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The Betting Man’s Guide

1] THL Thorkel Haraldsson
His Lordship was the first Equestrian Champion of Earnrokke! He won the first Summer Hunt 2 years ago.
Thorkel is a Norman. The Normans love their horses and hunt as well as fight from horseback. I will hunt and strive to impress the one who inspires me. The most fair is the fiery red-head, Taradan, who was born to horseback as the Mongols, with fearless determination and a continual pursuit of oneness with her horse. Remember the Celts don’t hunt only deer. I am a Norman put your money on me, you can trust me as the Kings law. Although the spear is more noble than the heathen’s bow I will use it as the course demands and put the infidel in its place. A second horn for my ladies honor will please me most of all.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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2] THL Taradan banMarca---She’s says of herself:
“Horsewoman” am I. Though all may think me quiet (so unusual for a Celt!) I am still ferocious and a bold hunter I will be. My mount Sarafina, “she’s so pretty”, my steadfast companion will carry me well throughout the course. As one we shall hunt down our prey! May my arrows fly true and my spear strike hard. You can be sure I shall put some game on the table!
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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3] m’lady Anne Cameron This is her second event with SCA. She grew up in the Scottish Highlands in the mid 1600's. She is the wife of Lord William Cameron who is away on a trip, as he often is. Her father taught her to ride and hunt so as to be prepared if ever need be. War and famine were always a part of life growing up. Father always felt that a young lady must be prepared to fend for herself and her family as a matter of practicality. Man cannot live on potatoes alone. Though in her own opinion, she'd rather not have to touch the dead carcass. She will be riding Rocky.E: Rocky is an experienced fella. His experience should make her look a more dignified rider than her meager abilities really are. Though, if there's something good to eat somewhere, they'll be headed directly that way for his feeding.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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4] HL Macha the Determined (Macha ban Kennard) is early Celtic, from a trading clan but now retired with her Lord Kennard to manage the family manor in the Scottish hills. Her name, however, is the Irish form of the horse goddess, gained because she was born in Ireland on her family’s trading travels, and – even as an infant – she showed an affinity for horses and a great deal of persistence in pursing her goals. She has many artifacts from her and her clan’s travels, and delights learning from others about their customs, culture, artisan skills, and scientific knowledge. She has gained a reputation as a fine care giver for equines, especially for keeping them sound and happy into advanced old age. Macha is unlikely to be the Hunt champion – but just to be able to participate is a joy to share thrill of the hunt with human and equine friends, and of course to join the feasting after a successful hunt!
She is riding Ace (registered as Kings Royal Mist). This is Ace’s third year participating in SCA equestrian, after a career being the heading horse for a roping team, something not recommended for longevity of a horse’s hocks (!). He came to Macha at 16 – she is only his second owner, which tells you a lot about him as a valued equine partner. Ace loves SCA – Macha became certain of this when last year, his second competition year, he would drag her to the horse trailer when he saw its horse door was open. Ace also loves to serve and is happy to help others have fun at SCA equestrian events, either by helping them compete or by adding to the pageantry in processionals, progresses, and mounted town cries.With a less decrepit rider, he just could be the Hunt champion – but above all he too is full of joy to be part of the Hunt!!
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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5]THL Khaidu Naranaimorin was the First Equestrian Champion of Kingdom of An Tir! He is a Premier Companion of The Company of the Sable Rose. He is the Tir Righ Principality Equestrian Officer. He has taken first place in several individual competitions over the last 4 years. His horse is "__Cheyenne"______.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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6] Lady Marguerite fitzWilliam 's great-grandfather, sailed with William the Conqueror’s fleet. After the initial conquest of England, the family was given land near the Welsh border. Her father, married the only child of the lord of a small manor on the Wye river. When she was fifteen, she went with her parents and siblings on Crusade as part of Eleanor of Aquitaine's retinue. It was in the markets of Byzantium where her father found her the Eastern horse bow she now uses. Upon her grandfather's death she and her husband inherited the manor. She regularly uses her duties of checking up on the tenants as an excuse to ride to the hunt. She will be riding Ceffyl Hardreth, an amazing horse who seems to change both color and size from event to event.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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7] THL Kolfinna Hestrasdottir is the daughter of a Norse farmer and his Irish freedwoman wife. It was her responsibility to tend and care for the farm’s stock when her father was on another one of his “business” trips. She took exception to her fathers horses, which were from inherited stock going back several generations in her family. These horses are noted for their fearlessness and intelligence. Her horse is named Skyggnir, because he loves to go fast! Skyggnir is a fiery mount that is ready to join in the fray at a seconds notice. He’s fearless in the heat of battle, and agile of foot, yet is always ready to impress the ladies with his fancy moves.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________

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5] THL Khaidu Naranaimorin was the First Equestrian Champion of Kingdom of An Tir! He is a Premier Companion of The Company of the Sable Rose. He is the Tir Righ Principality Equestrian Officer. He has taken first place in several individual competitions over the last 4 years. His horse is "__Cheyenne"______.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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6] Lady Marguerite fitzWilliam 's great-grandfather, sailed with William the Conqueror’s fleet. After the initial conquest of England, the family was given land near the Welsh border. Her father, married the only child of the lord of a small manor on the Wye river. When she was fifteen, she went with her parents and siblings on Crusade as part of Eleanor of Aquitaine's retinue. It was in the markets of Byzantium where her father found her the Eastern horse bow she now uses. Upon her grandfather's death she and her husband inherited the manor. She regularly uses her duties of checking up on the tenants as an excuse to ride to the hunt. She will be riding Ceffyl Hardreth, an amazing horse who seems to change both color and size from event to event.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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7] THL Kolfinna Hestrasdottir is the daughter of a Norse farmer and his Irish freedwoman wife. It was her responsibility to tend and care for the farm’s stock when her father was on another one of his “business” trips. She took exception to her fathers horses, which were from inherited stock going back several generations in her family. These horses are noted for their fearlessness and intelligence. Her horse is named Skyggnir, because he loves to go fast! Skyggnir is a fiery mount that is ready to join in the fray at a seconds notice. He’s fearless in the heat of battle, and agile of foot, yet is always ready to impress the ladies with his fancy moves.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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8] Lady Zinaida is from the Kingdom of the West, Principality of the Mist, Barony of Darkwood in the Canton of Caer Darth ( Santa Cruz, California). She is a 12th century Viking/Mongol who is living in glory of Novgorod, Russia. She has been in the SCA a little over a year and is enjoying it greatly. Lady Zinaida is an avid horsewoman. She currently owns 3 horses of her own and has trained up several lovely steeds. She is starting to participate in SCA equestrian activities and holds practices at her local showgrounds. She traveled the lands of Atenveldt to the Great War Estrella and took her noble steed Phooka to the event to participate
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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9] THL Agelos Evienece riding Titus
His Lordship is the current Equestrian Champion of Dragon's Laire!
He is the Captain of the Royal Company of the Sable Rose of An Tir. He won the Interkingdom Equestrian Champion four years in a row . He is riding Titus! Titus is a natural warhorse. Sometimes when Agelos is exchanging sword blows with another rider during mounted combat, Titus will start to threaten his opponents horse at the same time and bare his teeth at him His attitude is ‘You take the one on top, I’ll take the one below!’
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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10] Lord Giraldus Evienece was one of the top ten riders in Summer Hunt last year!He shall ride the gallant steed, Valerius. Giraldus is the son of the great warrior, THL Agelos Evienece and the beauteous Donwenna LaMareschale, who is the current Earnrokke Equestrian Champion. Giraldus hopes that he will continue the great tradition of this family and that will ride with honor and skill on the fields of glory. He is the youngest rider competing today, so he will try the hardest of them all to prove his worth and bring home the bacon!
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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11) Lady Francesca da Monte is an Italian country girl, born in the hills of Tuscany in the early 1300’s. She grew up along with my brothers ,learning to ride and to shoot from her father . She was in the top ten riders of IKEQC for AS 40. She is riding Lakota or Josephine. Lakota is speed and courage personified, a red rocket. Josephine is nimble and swift, but still very much an Appaloosa mare (that means she’s persnickety and unpredictable at times).
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
======================================================================================= 12] Lady Rhiannon Boyle is a merchant’s daughter, currently with a rough crowd of dandies so she dresses in men’s clothes. She enjoys riding and hunting in the countryside. She is riding Extraordinario Alazan (Rio). Her boy is 14 hands and descended from Spanish stock. He is still learning about the games. His best features are that he looks cute and loves carrots!
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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13] Lady Ersebet Janos descends from a long line of superior archers. She is Arcuarius to HL Robert of Wolfork, OGGS, who was once Arcuarius to Master Julian Farnsworth, OGGS. In her home barony, Three Mountains, there has never been any doubt of her serious skill with the bow. She studied it thoroughly under the guidance of her husband, HL Duncan McKai, OGGS, leading to three archery championships in the Shire of Dragon’s Mist, the Barony of Three Mountains, and the Shire of Mountain Edge. After watching a renowned horse warrior perform his horseback archery magic, she decided to put the horse in horse bow. She continues study of the bow with HL Robert of Wolfork, OGGS, and practices riding three times a week on her borrowed potential war mare, India Goldemayne.
Ersebet has also been careful to learn the more gentle womanly arts of cooking and sewing. She learned that the way through a man’s heart is his stomach and Men Love Meat! It was only natural that her bow would not only kill (many) men but help feed them as well! (Fortunately, her beloved husband was fed—not killed!).
She is riding Ace, who is the sturdy war horse of Macha the Determined and he counts Ersebet among his many best friends. Not riding him is punishable by his teeth holding Ersebet’s coat collar until a satisfactory explanation is given. The definition of “satisfactory” varies by time of day, whether food was consumed, and whether turnout occurred yet.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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14] Duchess Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd. Her Grace has been six times Queen of the Great Kingdom of An Tir. She has previously competed twice in the Summer Hunt courses. She has traveled to the southern lands of Caid, where she did compete in the Equestrian challenge at the Great Western War. She did win that competition. Next, she went to the far eastern shores of Trimaris to compete in the Azure Rose Emprise at the Wolf Moon Tournament. She did best all comers and won the title of Primus Equite. This past Spring, she did win the Emprise at Gulf Wars, and the previous year with the other riders of An Tir, won the Equestrian War Point for the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann. As always, Her Grace rides for the honor of the people of An Tir.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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NOTES ON ADDITIONAL RIDERS
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12] Lady Rhiannon Boyle is a merchant’s daughter, currently with a rough crowd of dandies so she dresses in men’s clothes. She enjoys riding and hunting in the countryside. She is riding Extraordinario Alazan (Rio). Her boy is 14 hands and descended from Spanish stock. He is still learning about the games. His best features are that he looks cute and loves carrots!
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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13] Lady Ersebet Janos descends from a long line of superior archers. She is Arcuarius to HL Robert of Wolfork, OGGS, who was once Arcuarius to Master Julian Farnsworth, OGGS. In her home barony, Three Mountains, there has never been any doubt of her serious skill with the bow. She studied it thoroughly under the guidance of her husband, HL Duncan McKai, OGGS, leading to three archery championships in the Shire of Dragon’s Mist, the Barony of Three Mountains, and the Shire of Mountain Edge. After watching a renowned horse warrior perform his horseback archery magic, she decided to put the horse in horse bow. She continues study of the bow with HL Robert of Wolfork, OGGS, and practices riding three times a week on her borrowed potential war mare, India Goldemayne.
Ersebet has also been careful to learn the more gentle womanly arts of cooking and sewing. She learned that the way through a man’s heart is his stomach and Men Love Meat! It was only natural that her bow would not only kill (many) men but help feed them as well! (Fortunately, her beloved husband was fed—not killed!). She is riding Ace, who is the sturdy war horse of Macha the Determined and he counts Ersebet among his many best friends. Not riding him is punishable by his teeth holding Ersebet’s coat collar until a satisfactory explanation is given. The definition of “satisfactory” varies by time of day, whether food was consumed, and whether turnout occurred yet.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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14] Duchess Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd. Her Grace has been six times Queen of the Great Kingdom of An Tir. She has previously competed twice in the Summer Hunt courses. She has traveled to the southern lands of Caid, where she did compete in the Equestrian challenge at the Great Western War. She did win that competition. Next, she went to the far eastern shores of Trimaris to compete in the Azure Rose Emprise at the Wolf Moon Tournament. She did best all comers and won the title of Primus Equite. This past Spring, she did win the Emprise at Gulf Wars, and the previous year with the other riders of An Tir, won the Equestrian War Point for the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann. As always, Her Grace rides for the honor of the people of An Tir.
I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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NOTES ON ADDITIONAL RIDERS
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I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________
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I BOUGHT THIS RIDE FOR $__________