Exciting changes are a-hoof in the Mounted Combat Program. As of August 1st, 2018, the horses and the program will be moving to 21955 16 Ave in Langley. This beautiful property (formerly Ridge Meadows Farm) near Campbell Valley Park has an indoor arena, heated lounge, two outdoor arenas, and ten acres of pasture for our horses and riders to enjoy.
Here's what's happening at both locations over the summer!
At Red Colt in Richmond
Mounted Combat Arts Intensive
There are still a couple of spots available in this 5-day, 50 hour intensive for practitioners of all levels. Throughout the week you will learn the foundation of our approach to Italian Longsword, English Riding, and Horsemanship. Each day we will develop you as a rider and martial artist through detailed practical and theoretical lessons.
There are two streams in the course: one for people with riding experience and one for those without. Successful completion of the program allows you to examine for our Horsemanship Level 1 and Mounted Combat Fundamentals qualification.
The first four days of the program includes instruction time on and off the horse, practical work, and clinics. Each 10-hour day includes two riding sessions on our school horses, practical and theoretical horsemanship sessions, swordplay instruction and clinic time for personal development.
The final day includes assessments to certify participants for further study within the Mounted Combat Program, followed by a fun and relaxed Mounted Combat Playday where participants can put their skills to the test in friendly competition.
Monday – Friday, 2-6 July, 9am – 7pm
Red Colt Equestrian Farm Co-op
12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Lead Instructors: Jennifer Landels & Devon Boorman
Full intensive (50 hours): $1045
Half intensive (33 hours): $895
More Information and Registration
Youth Riding & Horsemanship
This course for kids aged 6-13 will introduce your child to ponies and horses in safe, fun, and friendly series of six classes taught by Pony Club qualified instructors. Each class contains a riding lesson as well as a horsemanship lesson where students will learn to handle, groom, and care for ponies and horses. Curriculum follows the Canadian Pony Club D level lessons and will prepare students for testing Academie Duello Mounted Combat Riding 1 or Pony Club D Level.
Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10 - 19 July, 4pm - 6pm
Red Colt Equestrian Farm Co-op
12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Instructor: Kate Landels
Cost: $300 + GST
Register on our Workshops page
Beginner Horseback Archery
Whether you are an expert rider or archer, or a complete beginner at both, this is your starting point. You will spend about an hour and a half on the ground learning the techniques of Hungarian archery from the Kassai school. After that, you will begin shooting from horseback while our handlers lead your mounts past the targets at the walk. Experienced riders may have the option to try shooting at faster paces without handlers if they are competent and comfortable at the walk.
Sunday 22 July, 10am – 1pm
cost: $149 + gst
prerequisites: none
Intermediate Horseback Archery
If you have taken our Beginner course previously and have a minimum of Riding Level 1 or the equivalent this course is for you. Riders with Level 1 will walk and trot, Level 2 Riders will be able to shoot at the canter. Last time we practised multiple targets on canter circles — what will we get up to this time?
Sunday 22 July, 2pm – 5pm
cost: $75 + gst
prerequisites: Riding Level 1, Beginner Horseback Archery
In Langley
These courses take place at our beautiful new facility at 21955 16 Ave in Langley.
Youth Riding & Horsemanship
This course for kids aged 6-13 will introduce your child to ponies and horses in safe, fun, and friendly series of six classes taught by Pony Club qualified instructors. Each class contains a riding lesson as well as a horsemanship lesson where students will learn to handle, groom, and care for ponies and horses. Curriculum follows the Canadian Pony Club D level lessons and will prepare students for testing Academie Duello Mounted Combat Riding 1 or Pony Club D Level.
Tues, Wed, Thurs, 7-16 August, 4pm - 6pm
21955 16 Ave, Langley
Instructor: Kate Landels
Cost: $300 + GST
Carosella 2018
From curious onlookers to dedicated knights, there is something for everyone at Academie Duello’s three day celebration of mounted skill at arms. The symposium at at our beautiful new facility in Langley BC includes two full days of clinics and workshops, followed by our popular annual Knightly Games Tournament. Workshops have yet to be confirmed, but will be similar to last year's schedule which is still posted. Watch this space for registration to open!
Friday 31 Aug - Sunday 2 Sep
10am - 7pm
21955 16 Ave, Langley
Cost: $99 for one day, $249 for three days
Knight Camp at Carosella
It’s not too late! Sign your child up for the first Knight Camp (July 2nd -6th) and get free admission to our special one day event Knight Camp at Carosella that will take place on September 2nd in Langley at the stables. It will be a day like no other filled with horse riding, archery, trebuchet launching and even things like ring toss and bobbing for apples. The standard price for the event will be $70 but for those attending the first Knight Camp it's free! On top of that, every child will get a free T-shirt. So if you haven't yet registered to do it -- do it now, limited spots!
Jennifer Landels heads up Academie Duello's Cavaliere Program. She has been swordfighting since 2008, and riding since before she could walk. She started the program as an excuse to combine those passions. Read more from Jennifer Landels.