Activities | Frequently Asked Questions | Directions
June 26-28, 2009 at Meadow Brook Farms and Preserve, North Bend, Washington
Autocrat: Miriel de Beauvallet
Event website: http://www.baronyofmadrone.net/Lionhearts.htm
Equestrian Marshal in Charge: Annisa Gabrielli
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Activities and Schedule
Lionheart's is well-known for having lots to do and being a great first event. We are low key with activities geared to all levels. Planned activities include:
- Speed Quintain Tournament, with Heralds. The pomp and show part, where we hope to entertain spectators. Schedule: Saturday approximately 1:00 pm, after Championship court.
- Cavalry drills. Riding in formation to the commands of a captain is great mental exercise for horses and riders, and requires no equipment or armor. Schedule: any time!
- Horse archery. Learn, authorize, or practice- we intend to have the course set up all weekend.
- Challenge course, involving several familiar target games and some new surprises. This too will be set up all weekend, with a competition on Sunday morning at 10:00 am.
- Joust training exercises. Practice and develop the skills needed for jousting, and if we have enough riders and horses ready, put it all together and joust!
- Ground crew class. The best way to start getting involved with SCA equestrian activities. Schedule: Saturday 10:00 am.
- Progresses and Trail riding. The site is adjacent to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, a large field, and elk-inhabited meadows. Enjoy the scenery!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the water situation?
A. The site has no water for people. We are bringing in water for horses, which is why pre-registration is required. We are calculating about 15-20 gallons of water per horse per day. If your horse normally needs more or for washing, please supplement our supply with your own. REPEAT there is NO PEOPLE WATER.
Q. What is the paddock situation?
A. Due to two fairly busy roads (Boalch and HWY 202) flanking the site with no existing fencing, hedges, barrier, or distance, we are creating an "Uber-paddock" of hot tape and capped T-posts as a secondary line of defense at night. Your individual paddocks (which you provide) will go inside that. The only exception will be pipe paddocks, which can go outside if you wish. There must be an adult responsible for each horse in the equestrian area at night. This is a freshly mowed field. Each owner is responsible for checking their area for noxious weeds. We'll check too, but better safe than sorry. There is no shade at this site.
Q. When can I arrive?
A. The EqMIC will be on site by 10AM on Friday. Early arrivals may begin at 10am; be prepared to set up your paddock quickly and then help with Equestrian Area set-up. Bring water for your horse, as the site water will arrive at 3pm. General arrivals begin at 3pm Friday.
Directions
Important: This is an alternate route. There may not be SCA signs until the site entrance.
From I-90 Eastbound:
Take Exit 27 (Snoqualmie/Snoqualmie Falls)
At the freeway off-ramp stop sign go left (under the freeway), and continue east down the hill on North Bend Way
Take the Snoqualmie-Snoqualmie Falls left-turn lane, following signs to Snoqualmie Falls, and turn left onto Meadowbrook Way
Continue downhill past the Snoqualmie Hospital entrance and through the woods
**Note, this is a steep road and has a bend in it. I've driven it twice, it's okay, just slow down a bit.
At the traffic light at SR 202 (Milk Barn on left) continue straight; you will pass Mount Si High School on your left
At the stop sign, turn right onto Park Street. Continue east on Park, past Snoqualmie Elementary School and Centennial Fields Park on your right
Horse trailers will enter through main gate.
Someone will direct you where to park. The plan is to go to the end of the row and park facing the RV road. See the site map for clarification. We have enough parking for trailers and tow vehicles only. Non-equestrian parking is beyond the RVs, not far away.
See park link for alternate directions, including off HWY 202
http://www.meadowbrookfarmpreserve.org/directions.html
Site Map: http://baronyofmadrone.net/lionhearts.htm click on "site" button at left
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