Regularly compete at skill at arms.  My horse Jade gets very excited and enjoys the Skill-at-Arms.  Last year we were the highest scorer on one day and also top score overall. 

Have competed in the ladies GB against South Africa .

Competing colours: Black and Red

Sir Gerald the 'TERRIBLE' is the most terrible of them all and has his eye on the Throne of Herstmonceux.

Who will stop him? Sir Gerald has competed all over the Kingdom bringing a state of trepidation to all those who dare to be courageous enough to compete against this arrogant knight. 

Competing colours: Black Doublet with red and gold trim and black hat with a black feather.

Competing colours: Black Doublet with red and gold trim and black hat with a black feather

'Terror of the Tilt Rails' was awarded as joint champion in 2004 at England's Medieval Festival, competing with  his charger Ross who sadly passed away this May. In 2007 he finished 2nd at the Festival. Earlier this year, Terror won the Land Rover Skill at Arms at Windsor Horse Show (riding Ditchling Commons Studs own amazing Mare, Duchess )

Terror competes at Dressage upto PSG level. His young horse will be competing at the British Riding clubs UK Final at Elementary and Medium in September and has competed in the (area festival) Nationals at Hartpury earlier this year. Later he will be trained up for Skill at Arms so he can have some fun on his holidays!

 Competing colours: TTR likes leather and long hair

Competing colours: Multi coloured

Competing colours: Red and Black

Competing colours: Red and Black

Privileged to have had Duke John Dudeney as his first SAA tutor, Raymond is a member and co-founder of the official Dutch mounted skill-at-arms association 'Saint Georges'.

Competing colours: Black & red

Competing colours: Light Blue and Navy

Competing colours: Turquoise and Bronze

I competed at England ’s Medieval Festival for the first time last year (2007) as The Executioner.  Me and my horse Warrior are still at a beginners level, so I’d stay out the way, or it really will be ‘off with your head’ with our lack of accuracy!!  

I'm a tall guy (1.95 in mtrs) Hence the name Lange Pier (literally: Long Worm), who was a Dutch/Frysian medieval folk hero. I'm a founder member of the Dutch Skill at Arms association: NVBW 'Saint Georges'. From 1995 until about 2 years ago I took part in Napoleonic re-enactment as a Curassier. In that role I took part in 'battles' from Waterloo to Leipzig and from Borodino to deep in the heart of Spain. Part of cavalry re-enactment is Skill at Arms, which is now my main equestrian focus.

Competing colours: Blue/ Yellow

I have competed in Skill At Arms in Melton Mobrey, tent pegging at Windsor royal international horse show and this will be the third year that I have competed at England ’s Medieval Festival with 21 year old Rocky. Rocky has been successful in many disciplines including show jumping, eventing, showing, dressage, driving and has now turned his hoof to SAA.....and is loving it!

Competing colours: Red dress with black cloak, black hat with a red feather.

I first started SAA on my little grey pony Smurf using broomsticks and velcro pegs!  I have now progressed with the help from Sarah King, and John & Joyce Dudeney into using real weapons! I still need a lot of practise including working up my arm muscles!  I now have a new horse called Trixie and have continued SAA with her for almost a year, she gets rather excited at SAA, and lives up to my historical name!  I took her last year to Herstmonceux and had a tumble when she galloped across the arena, hopefully this will be a better year at Herstmonceux as I am a lot better!  I came fourth last year in the novice class (when I fell off!) so hopefully I can achieve higher than this year!

Competing colours: Red & White

Although an experienced rider, the Bawdy Baroness has yet to perfect her Skill-at-Arms tournament skills.  She competed in the 2007 tournament on a trusty, if somewhat mischievous steed, Brandy.  It is expected that The Baroness will be back on the brandy, I mean on Brandy, this year.

Competing colours: Gold and blue

Competing colours: Russet and Grey

Wearing the household colours which represent the Knights of Herstmonceux Castle, Peter says of himself, 'Regrettably I am probably the oldest person in the UK who is involved in SAA. I have ridden for 65 years and am a retired journalist and civil servant - in both England and abroad'.

Competing colours: The colours of Herstmonceux.

Competing colours: Brown

Emily has trained at Skill at Arms with Ditchling Common Stud for the last year including a weekend at Horseworld in Bristol .  My horse, Smurf, is a character with a mind of his own!!

Competing colours: Blue and White

This year I have a young horse new to me and the art of skill at arms, so anything could happen and probable will.  "HONEY" not aptly named, with attitude and a will of her own, looks good and has great potential.  Just a typical teenager who may surprise us all!

Competing colours: Light brown and black

Spicer of York is a merchant trading spices to church and noble people between the home town of York and Hastings castle. One of very few women trader's, she rides a thoroughbred chestnut mare called Midnight Lace, 16 yrs old, who turns a fast hoof when needed. Spicer is learning Skill-at-Arms to protect herself and her goods as she travels. This will be her first tournament. Both look forward to the challenge.

Competing Colours: Tunic of blue with black leather waistcoat, black leggings and brown boots with a cape of deep red.