KNIGHTLY VENTURES
Step into a World of WarHorses, Knights, Armor and Timeless Adventure
We bring History to Life with Immersive & Engaging Medieval Experiences
Professional Show & Sport Support ~ Tailored services for events of all sizes
Immersive Guest Experiences ~ Be the hero in your own medieval story
Educational & Entertaining Demonstrations & Performances
At Knightly Ventures, history isn’t just taught—it’s lived
We appreciate all things medieval, (Early-High-Late Middle Ages) the 1000 years after the Roman Empire.
Our Passion is Renaissance, the transition from middles ages to modernity covering the 14th through 17th centuries.
"WARHORSES BEHIND THE SCENES"
~ WarHorses & WarHorses in training.... and the Knights & Squires who love them ~
Harnessing Power & Building for Prowess, it's a Dance & Journey
Equestrian & Historical Arts Specializing in
Baroque Breeds and Building "Destriers", Squires & Knights
We've been getting Medieval together for close to 30 years
We believe in building foundation and fun too,
Sharing video of one of the ways we Introduce our Horses to Armor.
Thor our young Friesian Andalusian gelding exploring,
our armor is 12g to 16g steel
(Thor 2022 @3yo, No armor harmed in the making of this video ; )
Warhorses Behind the Scenes, we offer an exciting glimpse into the world of our magnificent steeds and the dedicated Knights and Squires who love them.
From Friesians and Andalusians to Arabians, we showcase the journey of all levels of riders and horses, revealing the artistry behind building Destriers.
Join us for an immersive experience as we explore training techniques, maneuvers, and the equipment,
all while educating and entertaining our audience in a refreshing new format.
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"A MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE ~ ARMOR" where you are our stars!
Have you ever wanted to feel the sensation of becoming a knight in shining armor, experiencing the world as the defenders of old did?
You & your whole Crew can get in Armor and get Medieval (posed & candid photos will capture your medieval moments).
And for the Wee Ones... we've brought our plush stationary WarPonies too!
Hand milled Pine Encampment with Accoutrements
Hundreds of Fairegoers stopped by to GET IN ARMOR & GET MEDIEVAL
(Photos below are of A.M.E. in action at Spokane Renaissance Faire 2024)
Immersive, Engaging and Entertaining
Renaissance Faires ~ Fantasy Faires ~ Special Event
Birthdays ~ Weddings ~ Reunions ~ Retreats ~ Corporate ~ Schools ~ Charities
And so much more... Private through Groups of all sizes
Often asked: "Where did you get your wood castle encampments & furniture"?
We skidded fallen pine trees in with our warhorses and threw them in our sawmill, milled hundreds of boards and then burnt them all to aid in preservation.
We personally design and build our wooden castles, encampments & furniture. A labor of love to share this amazing experience with others.
'A Medieval Experience' Ladies Medieval Monotony Breaker with Fireside Feast
The Ladies gathering... Professional Ladies offered a "Medieval Monotony breaker" Getting in armor and getting medieval
Dec 2024 Smiles are priceless!
(Sharing photos of A.M.E. in action at our home Encampment)
Often asked... When did you get medieval?
In 1994 I was introduced to Dameon (now former) Director & Founder of a Stage Combat & Theatrical Joust troupe and soon became a Mounted Knight & Fighter for The Seattle Knights soon after they had formed. Choreographed fights and scripted outcomes, far from the Equestrian or Athletic Sports I'd competed in previously, but after many years of Showing, Gaming, etc...
Horsemanship with medieval flavor was the challenge I was looking for and my Medieval journey began.
I started as a Mounted Games rider first, and soon worked into Theatrical Jousting, all the while training hard and attending the Seattle Knights Stage Combat Training Academy graduating all levels.
A decade of training and show experience that benefited my medieval work on & off horse, never thought I'd fall in love with combat off horse... but over time I did.
(these photos below are from 1990's to 2000's old photo tech)
My modern medieval equestrian lifestyle grew on my husband (the best personal squire and fight partner)
and our sons, in the years since moving on from the Seattle Knights together we've been founding members of two other Medieval Equestrian teams and members of another before starting Knightly Ventures.
Our family has continued Breeding, Training and Campaigning Friesian and Draft Destriers to current day.
Theatrical jousting & choreographed fighting transcended into medieval skills at arms & tournament jousting.
We continue to train for multiple styles, doing the homework all the while seeking to build skill and continue our education.
Our sons, born with reins and sword in hand have grown up... better than ever with a bow, still amazing with swords, squiring and horse support, but they grow up too fast... Enjoy 'em whilst you've got 'em.
(photos from 1990's & early 2000's, old photo tech)...
our son @8 and his 24yo Crabbet Grey Arabian mare Neka ~ his first Arabian Charity Show back in the day ~
doing the Home Work & reaping well earned Rewards as a Family...
Often asked... How long have I been working with horses?
I've been competing horses since I was 8 years old, 45 years now. Born into a family of horseman, thrown on everything from gentle giants to naughty ponies.
Show barns and breeding farms, all the amazing mentors and horses that taught me so much, those moments in time benefit me to this day and fuel passion.
(these Family photos are from my youth - photo albums (even found one of moms moments in time)... please excuse the wear of time
Please see our "Updates & Information" & "WarHorse" pages for more information
