Monday ~ October 15, 2012
Joust race is one of the favorites of most games riders. It is generally played at full speed. The joust rod is heavy and awkward and handing it over at full speed can be challenging. The joust board is a specialized piece of equipment that is relatively expensive in comparison to all other pieces of games equipment and not everyone has one to practice with at home. The targets make a loud clanking noise when they are hit down and some ponies find it a bit scary.
In this photo, Simon and I are in the second rider position. He is pushing hoof up the field and I have just successfully speared my target down.
I love Simon’s face in this photo. It matches how I think he feels playing this race, like a bad ass. I love my pony.
Photo: Genevieve of EquiStar Photography
Mid-Atlantic #5 October 14th, 2012
In the joust race two riders on each team start at either end of the field. Rider one starts with a joust rod in hand, and gallops up the field, spearing down one target, and then continues to the end of the field. Rider one then hands the target over to rider two, who returns up the field, also knocking one target down. Rider three and four continue the pattern.
Here is the official MGAA instructions for the Joust Race from the 2012 Rulebook followed by the diagram of set up.
Click on the link below to see a youtube video of my team playing Joust Race last June at the Mid-Atlantic #2 competition in Doswell, Virginia. This was Simon’s second competition.
MA #2 2011, Joust – Old School
And here are a few more Joust Race photos.
Masters Rider at Mid-Atlantic #4 2012
Photo: Genevieve of EquiStar Photography
Teammate Carol Ann at Mid-Atlantic #5 2012
Photo: Genevieve of EquiStar Photography
Intermediate Rider at Mid-Atlantic #5
Photo: Genevieve of EquiStar Photography
Blue Ridge Pony 