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The War Horse Farm has been the training center for our knights and horses alike. Under the direction of Kelly Bailey, assisted by horse trainer Art Grunig, our riders are schooled in horsemanship following the discipline of western reining. The farm is also home to our armory and workshop, where we make and maintain our “hard-wear”. All swords, shields, horse armor, costumes, and any other equipment we use are kept and maintained here. Our War Horse Farm is proud to host Suncoast Therapeutic Equine Partners (STEP). Their mission is to open the door to life changing moments, where time with horses awakes courage, connection and possibility. Through STEP’s equine-assisted services, participants ages four and up engage their bodies, minds, and hearts in meaningful ways. By building trusting relationships with their horses, individuals gain strength, coordination, confidence, and a sense of calm – all while growing in a peaceful, nurturing environment that inspires both learning and connection. From warhorse.com |
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 Carosello's engine room |
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Gather Ye all, 'round the Maypole The maypole is a tall wooden pole (traditionally of maple, hawthorn or birch) erected to celebrate May Day or Midsummer. It may be decorated with several long colored ribbons suspended from the top, festooned with flowers, draped in greenery, hung with large circular wreaths, or adorned with other symbols or decorations, depending on local and regional variances. With roots in Germanic paganism, the maypole traditionally appears in most Germanic countries, and countries invaded by Germanic tribes after the fall of the Roman Empire, but most popularly in Germany, Sweden, Austria, England, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Finland in modern times for spring, May Day, Beltane, and Midsummer festivities and rites. |
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The Peasant Dancers also sing--quite beautifully |
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