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pictures of horse caparisons, what are you wearing?

Started by ladyharrogate, July 13, 2009, 11:14:16 AM

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ladyharrogate

Didn't know about posting these in here vs. sewing but seeing as jousters are the ones who truly appreciate horse clothing and sets of colors.  Just finished this stuff and would love to know what you guys think.  Now I want to make clothes for my horses although they truly have no place to wear them.  Oh and if you guys have cool pics of horse clothes post them!  It's great to see what different riders are wearing.






















ladyharrogate


Sir William Marcus

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Quote from: ladyharrogate on July 13, 2009, 11:14:16 AM
Didn't know about posting these in here vs. sewing but seeing as jousters are the ones who truly appreciate horse clothing and sets of colors.  Just finished this stuff and would love to know what you guys think.  Now I want to make clothes for my horses although they truly have no place to wear them.  Oh and if you guys have cool pics of horse clothes post them!  It's great to see what different riders are wearing.




All beautifully done.  I'm particularly fond of the one above as it appears one is honoring the Knights of Malta.

One must also share images of the phoenix (?) caparison when it is draped over its preferred steed.
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ladyharrogate

Thanks Sir William, that's Jefferson Pike, he jousts with Noble Cause and works with the H-lats and he heads up the east coast Knights of the Guild program (teaches kids about chivalry through the codes of the knights).  Got a note this afternoon that he used the headpiece this weekend and is going to try to get me some pics with that on.  I'm a sucker for a well dressed horse LOL.  Nothing so stunning as watching a horse gallop out in full dress onto the field bearing an armored knight, flags flying in the wind. 

Sir William Marcus

Quote from: ladyharrogate on July 13, 2009, 06:15:50 PM
Thanks Sir William, that's Jefferson Pike, he jousts with Noble Cause and works with the H-lats and he heads up the east coast Knights of the Guild program (teaches kids about chivalry through the codes of the knights). 

A most honorable man indeed.

Quote from: ladyharrogate on July 13, 2009, 06:15:50 PM
  Nothing so stunning as watching a horse gallop out in full dress onto the field bearing an armored knight, flags flying in the wind. 


I must agree as it a sight to behold!

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Gwen



Jeffrey Hedgecock at the Royal Armouries Joust, Leeds, England, September 1, 2009

Sir William Marcus

Stunning! What an impressive kit. Even take note of Jeff's footwear.
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Gwen

Jeffrey will be competing at the Tournament of the Phoenix in Poway Ca on October 23,24,24, 2009.  Other competitors in this international tournament include:

Jeffrey's team mates in the Order of the Crescent:


Dominic Sewell, England


Tobias Capwell, England

Captain of the Order of the Star, Luke Binks


Luke's teammates in the Order of the Star-


Graham Nixon, New Zealand


Petter Ellingsen, Norway

Manwariel


ladyharrogate

stunning Gwen!  I really want to go to the National Armoury in England.  I'd acually like to make a trip to Europe to specifically study horse trappings and garb.  With my spare change of course!

Sir Samuel

I must say after seeing all these photos, I feel the desire to purchase a horse and begin riding again.
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Gwen

The Order of the Crescent enter the tiltyard at the Tournament of the Phoenix 2009  (October 23-25)


Lady Amy of York

This may beome  my favorite  new  thread.  I love horses. To me  they are one of  the most gorgeous  and  beautiful  creatures  on earth. I  love   taking  pictures of horses  and  to have  them displayed here in all their  finery  is a pleasure to see.  And  to have  the horses paired with some  fine looking knights dressed very handsomely in their  finest armor  is  an added bonus.

As i have mentioned earlier all the pictures  are gorgeous.  I especially  like  the  first  two photo's  in the beggining.  The  color  combinations  are very striking.  The  rider's  red hair,  the  green and  gold  colors, and  the rich black  color of  the horse.
Reminded me of  a celtic  warrior  goddess.

Also the last photo that Gwen posted . Very nice.
  Thanks  again  for  sharing  these  wonderful  pictures. :)

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Lady L

These are beautiful, impressive and stunning!

Lady Harrogate, I was looking for patterns/directions to make caparisons, found a few, but not this impressive. Do you design your own?

What about the crests, mantles, etc. on the helmets, how are they made? How do they attach to the helmets? I have been looking for info on that, also, as I want to make something similar for 2010. I already bought a griffin for the crest.

Thank you.  :)
Former Shop Owner at MNRF

ladyharrogate

sorry it took me so long to respond.  I'd been in the hospital when you posted and it's been a little nuts since then.  I have all my own patterns and design my own heraldry based on what the customer is looking for.  There is a lot of symbolism in the emblems so many times if someone isn't sure of what they want then I'll come up with ideas based on their personality, character traits or that of their character.  If you are looking for patterns drop me a private note as I do custom patterning.  I also design heraldry for those that sew their own stuff but need a little extra help with the designing.  I'll write more a little later.  Gotta run lunch to the kids now LOL

ladyharrogate

I just finished a few more projects and thought I'd post.  Gwen, hope you'll post some more pics too, love the historic enterprises stuff!  Are you the one that makes the Caparisons for them?  Love the historical accuracy.  Mine tend to be more theatrical, I try to keep the historical look but with a little theatrical liberty.  I think my next big project is going to be an embroidered saddle pad for my horse.  I'm also working on a couple of modern caparisons, one inspired by NASCAR and another for a team that does more fantasy inspired joust shows. 

A riding cloak I made for an SCA member...


one I've posted when it was lying flat but here's a picture of it on the horse and rider...





while the striped caparison is one of my faves, this last one was kind of my baby...I wanted to mimic horse armor but make it soft so it's easy to travel with, not as hot and heavy on the horse, etc.  There are definitely things I want to change on it and Bill was also wearing it with his biggest horse in this joust so it was extended all the way out leaving more of the horse showing in the middle than I usually like but overall I like the look, kind of like frosting for a horse LOL.  He seemed to get a good response from it too which is always nice to hear.



thanks to Kay Schlump for the pics of Steve Cowan and Bill Burch, taken at the extreme jousting tournament in Bristol WI on July 30,2010

Historic Arms and Armour

Gwen and I own and operate Historic Enterprises. She does the clothing (and designs and builds all the caparisons), and I do the arms and armour. Together we develop the accessories and manage things. We also run WorldJoust Tournaments (worldjoust.com) and produce the Tournament of the Phoenix. I teach jousting and medieval horsemanship (knightschool.us). HE may appear to be a larger company than it is, but it's just the two of us, with our two employees. It's a family business and our full-time occupation.
Cheers,

Jeffrey Hedgecock
WorldJoust Tournaments
Produced by Historic Enterprises, Inc.

L Dale Walter

Quote from: Historic Arms and Armour on August 23, 2010, 09:12:58 AM
and I do the arms and armour. Together we develop the accessories and manage things.

Mr. Hedgecock,

Pleased to make your acquaintance.  I am the guy who just ordered the 8 lances, 3 vamplates, and other assorted lance equipment from your website.  I look forward to receiving them!

We are also very interested in attending your "Tournament of the Phoenix" if we are able to clear the time.

Take care,

L. Dale Walter
Director
Knights of Iron
www.knightsofiron.com

ladyharrogate

Quote from: Historic Arms and Armour on August 23, 2010, 09:12:58 AM
Gwen and I own and operate Historic Enterprises. She does the clothing (and designs and builds all the caparisons), and I do the arms and armour. Together we develop the accessories and manage things. We also run WorldJoust Tournaments (worldjoust.com) and produce the Tournament of the Phoenix. I teach jousting and medieval horsemanship (knightschool.us). HE may appear to be a larger company than it is, but it's just the two of us, with our two employees. It's a family business and our full-time occupation.

I am the same way, just a single employee and I have a few friends who are wonderful seamstresses who I pay to help if I get seriously swamped which doesn't happen often.  You're work is wonderful.  My friend Hollis speaks highly of you and the business and recommended I friend you on FB the other week.  I love the concept of the knightschool too.  I can imagine you stay pretty busy LOL

ladyharrogate

I just realized the way I worded that sounded funny!  I stay pretty busy but rare that I take on so much as to need to hire help.  Because I put a warrenty on my stuff I prefer to do the work myself so I can make sure it's up to the standards I have for myself.  Not to mention caparisons are not something many people want to make LOL.  My kids are all learning to design and sew so maybe in another 5-10 years it will turn into a family business.

Historic Arms and Armour

Quote from: L Dale Walter on August 24, 2010, 01:17:10 PM
Quote from: Historic Arms and Armour on August 23, 2010, 09:12:58 AM
and I do the arms and armour. Together we develop the accessories and manage things.

Mr. Hedgecock,

Pleased to make your acquaintance.  I am the guy who just ordered the 8 lances, 3 vamplates, and other assorted lance equipment from your website.  I look forward to receiving them!

We are also very interested in attending your "Tournament of the Phoenix" if we are able to clear the time.

Take care,

L. Dale Walter
Director
Knights of Iron
www.knightsofiron.com

Hi,

Pleased to meet you too. Thanks lots for the order. Really hope you can make it out to our event, I think you'll love it. Some of the most serious competitive jousting and combat going on in the world today. As I understand it, your group is getting into jousting soon, so I think you'd find a lot of value in coming out to see the Tournament of the Phoenix. Please be sure to come by an introduce yourself!

Jeffrey
Cheers,

Jeffrey Hedgecock
WorldJoust Tournaments
Produced by Historic Enterprises, Inc.