KNIGHTLY VENTURES
'A Medieval Experience'
W E L C O M E
Step into a world of Knights, WarHorses, and timeless adventure.
We bring history to life with thrilling performances, immersive experiences, and unparalleled expertise in medieval horsemanship.
Whether you're hosting a Renaissance Faire, seeking an unforgettable party or event, or dreaming of becoming a knight for a day,
we’re here to create moments you’ll never forget.
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With 45 years of competitive horsemanship, in combination with over 30 years in Renaissance reenactment, we combine authenticity, professionalism, and a love for horses and history to deliver:
Engaging Performances & Demonstrations: From mounted skills-at-arms to jousting.
Professional Show & Sport Support: Tailored services for events of all sizes.
Immersive Guest Experiences: Be the hero in your own medieval story.
Educational Classes & Clinics: Learn from masters of the craft.
At Knightly Ventures, history isn’t just taught—it’s lived.
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​When did we get medieval?
In 1994 I was introduced to Dameon (now former) Director & Founder of a Theatrical Combat & 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.
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I started as a Mounted Games rider first, and soon worked into Theatrical Jousting,
all the while training hard and attending SK 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.​​
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My modern medieval equestrian lifestyle grew on my husband (the best personal squire and fight partner)
and 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.
Theatrical jousting and choreographed fighting over time has transcended into full contact jousting and medieval skills at arms.
we still enjoy, train and perform both styles and more as there is always much to learn.​
We fell in love with Friesians and Friesian crosses back in the 90's and have continued breeding, training and
campaigning them to this day.
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Pictured below our Friesian Stallion Ramses, his son Thor Friesian Andalusian and Shey Friesian Gypsy
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How long have we 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.
My husband came into horses in his early twenties when we met and our sons were on horses before walking.
Our medieval life has been quite a journey, amazing people, places and opportunities, we look forward to many years to come.
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(these photos are from my childhood - please excuse the wear of time)
