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=The Riderless Horse Ceremony=
=The Riderless Horse Ceremony=
[[Image:Riderless_horse_small.JPG|frame|July Coronation 40 - Maximus]]
[[Image:Riderless_horse_small.JPG|thumb|July Coronation 40 - Maximus]]
[[Image:2006_May_Crown_Misty_sm.JPG|frame|May Crown 41 - Misty]]
[[Image:2006_May_Crown_Misty_sm.JPG|thumb|May Crown 41 - Misty]]
[[Image:Ace RiderlessHorse May07 2.JPG|frame|May Crown 42 - Ace]]
[[Image:Valerious riderless horse 1.JPG|thumb|September Crown 41 - Valerius]]
[[Image:Ace RiderlessHorse May07 2.JPG|thumb|May Crown 42 - Ace]]
[[Image:Riderless_Horse.jpg|thumb|Sept Crown 42 - Cookie]]
[[Image:Riderless Horse by Odette the Swan.jpg|thumb|May Crown 43 - Shia]]
[[Image:Orion.jpg|thumb|Sept Crown Crown 44 - Orion]]


==History==
==History==
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The Riderless Horse ceremony was presented at the last court of their Majesties Skeggi and Taisiia, July Coronation, AS 40.
The Riderless Horse ceremony was presented at the last court of their Majesties Skeggi and Taisiia, July Coronation, AS 40.


The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate approached the throne in pairs. HRH Angharad led her 3-year old Percheron, Maximus.  The caparison was made by Countess Dagmaer, Duchess Asa, Viscountess Kerij-e, and Viscount Rapheal.  Over 120 hand made tassels were attached to a black and red caparison.  The retired Kingdom Champion's cloak was incorporated into the caparison.  The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate continue to accept donations to assist with the continuation of this ceremony.  
The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate approached the throne in pairs. HRH Angharad led her 3-year old Percheron, Maximimus.  The caparison was made by Countess Dagmaer, Duchess Asa, Viscountess Kerij-e, and Viscount Rapheal.  Over 120 hand made tassels were attached to a black and red caparison.  The retired Kingdom Champion's cloak was incorporated into the caparison.  The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate continue to accept donations to assist with the continuation of this ceremony.  


It is planned that this ceremony will be repeated at Crown events, with a different horse each time if possible. Additional tassels will added for every An Tirian who has passed since the previous ceremony. In addition to the online [[Scroll of Honor]] page, a hand-made scroll of all of the names will travel with the caparision and be displayed yearly at Twelfth Night. New names can be added to the Scroll of Honor and the An Tir Remembers page by sending e-mail to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com.
It is planned that this ceremony will be repeated yearly at September Crown, with a different horse each time if possible. Additional tassels will added for every An Tirian who has passed since the previous ceremony. In addition to the online [[Scroll of Honor]] page, a hand-made scroll of all of the names will travel with the caparision and be displayed yearly at Twelfth Night. New names can be added to the Scroll of Honor and the An Tir Remembers page by sending e-mail to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com.


The caparision was displayed at An Tir Twelfth night, AS 40.
The caparision and calligraphed Scroll of Honor were displayed at An Tir Twelfth night, AS 40 and AS 43.


==The Ceremony==
==The Ceremony==


THE KING READS
ONE OF THE COMPANIONS WILL HERALD THE CEREMONY:


"The Kingdom of An Tir needed a permanent memorial representing our sorrow for those who have passed away. The Ladies of the Rose and the Valorous Estate proposed using a riderless horse to represent those who have died, both as a dignified way of marking their passing, and to provide a ceremony that will be instantly and universally understood by those who witness it."
HERALD:  ''Their Majesties ask the populace to stand.'' 


"Today, we bring before you for the first time the Riderless Horse Memorial, which will be a constantly evolving piece of An Tir history. The caparison has been fashioned from retired pieces of Kingdom Regalia, and will continue to be added to by members of the Noble Estate and the populace of our Kingdom."
HERALD:  ''The Companions of the Rose and the Companions of Valorous Estate will now escort the Riderless Horse Memorial into Court.''


"As it will not be possible to read the names of all of the people of An Tir who have passed prior to this date in court right now, we invite you to read the book that will travel with this memorial which holds all of the names and includes the description of the Riderless Horse."
THE COMPANIONS OF THE ROSE AND VALOROUS ESTATE APPROACH FOLLOWED BY THE RIDERLESS HORSE WEARING THE CEREMONIAL CAPARISON
"The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate shall proceed the riderless horse into court. The horse shall be caparisoned in black and red with the arms of An Tir, no saddle nor bridle shall be worn."


THE LADIES OF THE ROSE AND VALOROUS ESTATE APPROACH FOLLOWED BY THE RIDERLESS HORSE WEARING THE CEREMONIAL CAPARISON
''"The Kingdom of An Tir needed a permanent memorial representing our sorrow for those who have passed away in the previous year(s). The Companions of the Rose and the Companions of Valorous Estate proposed using a Riderless Horse to represent those who have died, both as a dignified way of marking their passing, and to provide a ceremony that will be instantly and universally understood by those who witness it."'' 


HERALD READS
''"Today, we bring before you the Riderless Horse Memorial, which will be a constantly evolving piece of An Tir history which is stewarded by the Companions of the Rose and Companions of Valorous Estate.  The caparison has been fashioned from retired pieces of Kingdom Regalia, and will continue to be added to by members of these Orders."


"It is right and fitting that members of the populace of An Tir who pass on be remembered and recognized for their presence and contributions to the Sable Kingdom."
''"It is right and fitting that members of the populace of An Tir who pass on be remembered and recognized for their presence and contributions to the Sable Kingdom.  As the names are read, we ask that there be no applause during or after the ceremony."''''
   
   
QUEEN CARRIES A BLACK TASSEL TO THE RIDERLESS HORSE
THE QUEEN CARRIES A BLACK TASSEL TO THE RIDERLESS HORSE  
 
HERALD:
 
"Therefore do We, <King and Queen> hereby recognize <name> from <group>."


QUEEN ATTACHES THE TASSEL ON THE CAPARISON
HERALD:  ''Therefore, do We, Queen (Name), hereby remember the following people''


HERALD reads
''THE HERALD READS THE NAME OF EACH PERSON WHO HAS PASSED'' AS THE QUEEN ATTACHES A TASSEL TO THE CAPARISON.  THERE IS A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOLLOWING EACH NAME. 


<name>
THE COMPANIONS OF THE ROSE AND VALOROUS ESTATE ESCORT THE RIDERLESS HORSE OUT OF COURT. THERE ARE NO CHEERS OR APPLAUSE.
 
QUEEN ATTACHES A TASSEL TO THE CAPARISON.  THERE IS A MOMENT OF SILENCE.
 
THE LADIES OF THE ROSE AND VALOROUS ESTATE STAND AND ESCORT THE RIDERLESS HORSE AND ATTENDANT. THERE ARE NO CHEERS OR APPLAUSE.


==Events where Ceremony was Presented==
==Events where Ceremony was Presented==
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XL/2005]] - The first time this ceremony was presented.
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XL/2005]] - The first time this ceremony was presented.
** Horse: Maximillian, a 3-year old black Percheron gelding, owned by Duchess [[Uther_and_Angharad|Angharad]].
** Horse: Maximus, a 3-year old black Percheron gelding, owned by Duchess [[Uther_and_Angharad|Angharad]] and [[Donwenna la Mareschale]].
** Two tassles were added.
** Two tassles were added.
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XLI/2006]] - The ceremony was presented immediately following the investiture of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.  
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XLI/2006]] - The ceremony was presented immediately following the investiture of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.  
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** Three tassles were added.
** Three tassles were added.
* [[September_Crown_Tournament_XLI/2006]]
* [[September_Crown_Tournament_XLI/2006]]
** Horse: Valerius, an American Cream Draft owned by [[Agelos Evienece]] and [[Donwenna La Mareschale]]
** Horse: Valerius, an American Cream Draft owned by [[Agelos Evienece]] and [[Donwenna la Mareschale]]
** Four tassles were added.
** Four tassles were added.
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XLII/2007]]
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XLII/2007]]
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* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XLIII/2008]]
* [[May_Crown_Tournament_XLIII/2008]]
** Horse: Ace, owned by [[Macha the Determined]]
** Horse: Ace, owned by [[Macha the Determined]]
** Eight tassles were added.
** Eight tassels were added.
* [[September Crown Tournament XLIII/2008]]
** Horse: Cookie, a Tobiano paint mare owned by [[Miranda Faoltiarna]].
** Seven tassels were added.
** [[An Amusing Story About the Riderless Horse Ceremony Wiki Page]]
*[[May_Crown_Tournament_XLIV/2009]]
** Horse:Shia, an Arabian mare owned by [[Marian of the Mystic Moon]]
** Ten tassels were added.
*[[September_Crown_Tournament_XLIV/2009]]
** Horse: Orion, a Fresian/Morgan Cross owned by [[William Brannan]] and [[Anna von Engelberg]]
** 3 tassels were added.
*[[September_Crown_Tournament_XLV/2010]]
** Horse: Taz, a Fjord owned by Ivan
** Unknown # of tassels
*[[July_Coronation_XLVI/2011]]
** Horse: Blondie, a Palamino owned by Lola Lang, rented by Thorkel
** Unknown # of tassels
*[[September_Crown_Tournament_XLVI/2011]]
** Horse: Ace, owned by [[Macha the Determined]]
** Unknown # of tassels
*[[September_Crown_Tournament_XLVIII/2012]]
** Horse: Noel, a Shire sport horse owned by [[Francesca De Monte]]
** Unknown # of tassels
*[[September_Crown_Tournament_XLVIII/2013]]
** Horse: To Be Added
** Unknown # of tassels
*[[September_Crown_Tournament_XLIX/2014]]
** Horse: Libby, owned by Donatello Sanuto
** Unknown # of tassels
*[[September Crown Tournament L/2015]]
** Horse: Gigi, owned by Viscountess Ynesen Ongge Xong [[Kerij-e]]
** Unknown # of tassels


==Pictures==
==Pictures==
[http://www.blackberryhollowfarm.net/2005/2005-07-Coronation/LastCourt/index.htm?9 Photos of the First Ceremony - July Coronation Photos by Marcus Tullius Calvus]


==References==
==References==
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[[Scroll of Honor - An Tir Remembers]]
[[Scroll of Honor - An Tir Remembers]]
[[https://www.antir.org/equestrian/the-riderless-horse-ceremony/|Riderless Horse Ceremony description on Kingdom web site]]
[[http://antirheralds.org/ceremonial/view/riderless-horse|Riderless Horse Ceremony on An Tir Hearalds website]]


[[Category:Culture]]
[[Category:Culture]]
[[Category:Heraldry]]
[[Category:Heraldry]]
==Frequently Asked Questions==
Question: '''How do names get added to the ceremony?'''
Answer: The Companions of the Rose and Valorous estate are well integrated into the An Tirian community and collect names from the Steppes e-mail lists, their local e-mail lists, the grapevine, and other channels.  These names are then reported back to a private list and collected for the next ceremony.  Names can also be sent to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com.  Include the person's SCA name, the date they passed, and what group they came from.  The group isn't required and won't be announced, but it helps for any followup questions.
Question: '''Can I donate funds?'''
Answer: Yes, you can, but the exact mechanism and process is being discussed.  At this time, there isn't an official method. Please check back later or contact a Lady of the Rose or Valerous Estate.
Question: '''How are horses chosen?'''
Answer: We have attempted to use a horse from the local group, but in the end, it is the horse that is available, and most suited.  Not all horses have the temperament to perform the ceremony.  If you would like to volunteer your horse for the ceremony, send an e-mail to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com with information regarding your horse and events that you are likely to attend, or area you live in. The mail will be forwarded to the equestrian coordinator.  If an opportunity arises in your area, she will contact you for more information.  Participating in the ceremony is usually a two-hour commitment. For more information see: [[Riderless Horse Ceremony howto]].
[[Image:Valerius riderless horse 3.JPG|left|thumb|100px|Valerius]]
[[Image:Bridle Ace.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Ace]]
Question: '''Where did the Regalia come from and what is the meaning?'''
Answer:  The caparison (worn on the horse) was made by Duchess Daegmar, Viscountess Kerij-e, and Viscount Rapheal with material donated by Duchess Asa.  The retired King's Champion cloak makes up the majority of the caparision with a removable and washable liner.  The 200+ tassels are handmade and donated by the members of the order. The black tassels represent those who have passed, though no tassel represents a specific person. They are identical as we are all equal in death.  The red tassels are decorative and have no specific meaning.
The bridle and lead were made by [[Myfanwy Glanmorfa]]. The Rose clips were made by [[Aeschine Gearranach]].

Latest revision as of 13:24, 5 September 2023

The Riderless Horse Ceremony

July Coronation 40 - Maximus
May Crown 41 - Misty
September Crown 41 - Valerius
May Crown 42 - Ace
Sept Crown 42 - Cookie
May Crown 43 - Shia
Sept Crown Crown 44 - Orion

History

The Riderless ceremony was conceived as a memorial for those who have passed in the Kingdom of An Tir. It was conceived and administered by the Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate of An Tir. The riderless horse ceremony has appeared in many cultures and periods in history.

The Riderless Horse ceremony was presented at the last court of their Majesties Skeggi and Taisiia, July Coronation, AS 40.

The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate approached the throne in pairs. HRH Angharad led her 3-year old Percheron, Maximimus. The caparison was made by Countess Dagmaer, Duchess Asa, Viscountess Kerij-e, and Viscount Rapheal. Over 120 hand made tassels were attached to a black and red caparison. The retired Kingdom Champion's cloak was incorporated into the caparison. The Ladies of the Rose and Valorous Estate continue to accept donations to assist with the continuation of this ceremony.

It is planned that this ceremony will be repeated yearly at September Crown, with a different horse each time if possible. Additional tassels will added for every An Tirian who has passed since the previous ceremony. In addition to the online Scroll of Honor page, a hand-made scroll of all of the names will travel with the caparision and be displayed yearly at Twelfth Night. New names can be added to the Scroll of Honor and the An Tir Remembers page by sending e-mail to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com.

The caparision and calligraphed Scroll of Honor were displayed at An Tir Twelfth night, AS 40 and AS 43.

The Ceremony

ONE OF THE COMPANIONS WILL HERALD THE CEREMONY:

HERALD: Their Majesties ask the populace to stand.

HERALD: The Companions of the Rose and the Companions of Valorous Estate will now escort the Riderless Horse Memorial into Court.

THE COMPANIONS OF THE ROSE AND VALOROUS ESTATE APPROACH FOLLOWED BY THE RIDERLESS HORSE WEARING THE CEREMONIAL CAPARISON

"The Kingdom of An Tir needed a permanent memorial representing our sorrow for those who have passed away in the previous year(s). The Companions of the Rose and the Companions of Valorous Estate proposed using a Riderless Horse to represent those who have died, both as a dignified way of marking their passing, and to provide a ceremony that will be instantly and universally understood by those who witness it."

"Today, we bring before you the Riderless Horse Memorial, which will be a constantly evolving piece of An Tir history which is stewarded by the Companions of the Rose and Companions of Valorous Estate. The caparison has been fashioned from retired pieces of Kingdom Regalia, and will continue to be added to by members of these Orders."

"It is right and fitting that members of the populace of An Tir who pass on be remembered and recognized for their presence and contributions to the Sable Kingdom. As the names are read, we ask that there be no applause during or after the ceremony."''

THE QUEEN CARRIES A BLACK TASSEL TO THE RIDERLESS HORSE

HERALD: Therefore, do We, Queen (Name), hereby remember the following people

THE HERALD READS THE NAME OF EACH PERSON WHO HAS PASSED AS THE QUEEN ATTACHES A TASSEL TO THE CAPARISON. THERE IS A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOLLOWING EACH NAME.

THE COMPANIONS OF THE ROSE AND VALOROUS ESTATE ESCORT THE RIDERLESS HORSE OUT OF COURT. THERE ARE NO CHEERS OR APPLAUSE.

Events where Ceremony was Presented

Pictures

References

Duchess Angharad

Duchess Asa

Countess Dagmaer

Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e

Skeggi and Taisiia

Ladies of the Rose

Ladies of the Valorous Estate

Scroll of Honor - An Tir Remembers

[Horse Ceremony description on Kingdom web site]

[Horse Ceremony on An Tir Hearalds website]

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How do names get added to the ceremony? Answer: The Companions of the Rose and Valorous estate are well integrated into the An Tirian community and collect names from the Steppes e-mail lists, their local e-mail lists, the grapevine, and other channels. These names are then reported back to a private list and collected for the next ceremony. Names can also be sent to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com. Include the person's SCA name, the date they passed, and what group they came from. The group isn't required and won't be announced, but it helps for any followup questions.

Question: Can I donate funds? Answer: Yes, you can, but the exact mechanism and process is being discussed. At this time, there isn't an official method. Please check back later or contact a Lady of the Rose or Valerous Estate.

Question: How are horses chosen? Answer: We have attempted to use a horse from the local group, but in the end, it is the horse that is available, and most suited. Not all horses have the temperament to perform the ceremony. If you would like to volunteer your horse for the ceremony, send an e-mail to riderlesshorse(at)hotmail(dot)com with information regarding your horse and events that you are likely to attend, or area you live in. The mail will be forwarded to the equestrian coordinator. If an opportunity arises in your area, she will contact you for more information. Participating in the ceremony is usually a two-hour commitment. For more information see: Riderless Horse Ceremony howto.

Valerius
Ace

Question: Where did the Regalia come from and what is the meaning? Answer: The caparison (worn on the horse) was made by Duchess Daegmar, Viscountess Kerij-e, and Viscount Rapheal with material donated by Duchess Asa. The retired King's Champion cloak makes up the majority of the caparision with a removable and washable liner. The 200+ tassels are handmade and donated by the members of the order. The black tassels represent those who have passed, though no tassel represents a specific person. They are identical as we are all equal in death. The red tassels are decorative and have no specific meaning.

The bridle and lead were made by Myfanwy Glanmorfa. The Rose clips were made by Aeschine Gearranach.

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