Horses used in the Joust: Battle for Good at Dover Castle,
The Joust: Battle for Good at Dover Castle Four of the most skillful knights in the Kingdom do battle at Dover Castle . Prepare for the joust to end all jousts. Four of the most skillful knights in the Kingdom, mounted on their magnificent steeds, are set to do battle in the name of good or evil. A marvellous display of chivalry will determine the victor of an epic tournament, all set against the picture perfect scenery of Dover Castle’s medieval keep. Step back in time and discover medieval life in the living history encampments. Gasp in amazement at majestic falcons in flight, and laugh out loud at the antics of the mischievous court jester. Let your young squires test their bravery in the hobby horse jousting, before taking to the field as merry musicians set the scene. Head into the arena as trumpets and drums herald the knights arrival and then cheer your hero to victory as the thundering contest unfolds. So saddle up for an action packed day out, and book your tickets to the most striking spectacle of speed, strength and courage England has seen since the Middle Ages. Jousting is a martial game or hastilude between two horsemen wielding lances with blunted tips, often as part of a tournament. The primary aim was to replicate a clash of heavy cavalry, with each participant trying hard to strike the opponent while riding towards him at high speed, breaking the lance on the opponent's shield or jousting armour if possible, or unhorsing him. The joust became an iconic characteristic of the knight in Romantic medievalism. The participants experience close to three and a quarter times their body weight in G-forces when the lances collide with their armour. The term is derived from Old French joster, ultimately from Latin iuxtare "to approach, to meet". The word was loaned into Middle English around 1300, when jousting was a very popular sport among the Anglo-Norman knighthood.
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Location: Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, England, Uk
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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