Monthly Archives: May 2023

Another Episode in the Horse Haltering Quest

Posted on May 26, 2023 by thegrailquest

If you want to read about the continuation of our haltering adventures (which ended in a small but important historical discovery), follow the link

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The Feral Konik Haltering Quest

Posted on May 16, 2023 by thegrailquest

It’s been eventful 10 days, but it looks like we have progressed a step further, as well as getting to experiment with the historical design of a rope halter, possibly very similar to the one that was used by Jordanus … Continue reading →

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Boris and Gleb – two saints on horseback

Posted on May 15, 2023 by thegrailquest

15 May is the day of two locally revered Christian saints often depicted on horseback, Boris and Gleb. Some icons depict them on amblers, as they are rather peaceful guys, so warhorses would be hardly appropriate. You can read more … Continue reading →

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Basja on May 9 – and horse breads and horse love

Posted on May 10, 2023 by thegrailquest

I was really excited to find Basja making a lot of progress after a “day-off” bonding with me. In my new post, you will find out why I think medieval warhorses were more like treasured brothers in arms than mere … Continue reading →

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Our 3rd week with Basja

Posted on May 8, 2023 by thegrailquest

It was interesting. Unusual. Totally unexpected. I am the kind of person who works on the model of :aim –> objectives –> implementation. My aim was to train Basja as a warhorse following Jordanus Rufus’s advice. My objective for this … Continue reading →

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Basja the wild: our 2nd week together

Posted on May 1, 2023 by thegrailquest

In my new post, you can read the update on Basja ‘s training. She has made new friends, entered a magnificent pasture, and, to my consternation, rid herself of her headcollar! https://www.patreon.com/posts/82340848?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

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