Future equestrian activities at Border War may include:
- Skill at Arms
- Horse Archery
- Ride Before the Prince (Classical dressage)
- Buzkashi
- Court Pageantry
- Equestrian Tourney
In 2026 we will not have horses present.
NOTE: Horses are brought by their owners to be trained, to enjoy Equestrian games, and to be involved in Martial activities as decided by the Marshal-in-Charge and Equestrian Marshal-in-Charge at the event. They are attending the event too, they are not working to entertain others. Pony rides are NOT offered.
BYO equipment, buckets, feed etc. Water point available. Manure to be removed at end of event, unless otherwise advised by the site owners during the event.
For costs see the Pricing Page. Horses are FREE if you stay onsite with them. If you require someone to keep an eye on them while you are off site it costs $10 per horse, per day.
WAR BANDS
The War Band competition encompasses all aspects of Border War for War Bands/Households consisting of up to 8 members. The group entry with the highest overall score will be the winner and take home the War Chest to which all participants are requested to contribute. To earn WAR POINTS there will be:
- War Scenarios. 1 point for morning per participant, 1 point for afternoon per participant.
- Fighter Tournament
- Archery Tournament
- Rapier Tournament
- Arts & Sciences Competitions. 1 point per entry, 1 point for a judge and 1 point for a class.
- The Gywnfor Llwyd Memorial ‘Mouth From the South’ Bardic Competition
- Best Presented War Band (to be judged during the Declaration of War straight after Armour Inspection on Saturday morning)
Points will be awarded: individually for entering a scenario and to the War Bands (group points) on the winning side of each battle.
There is a points system for the tournaments and competitions:
1 point per entrant in each activity or war scenario (1 point per A&S category)
with bonus points for first (3 pts), second (2 pts) & third (1 pts).all war band members asked to Please bring something to add to the War Chest.