Schola Equestris - the Horsey HEMA Podcast

Schola Equestris - the Horsey HEMA Podcast

Explore the world of classical dressage, rossfechten (mounted combat) and jousting through interviews, educational content and more. Hear from academics, horse trainers, HEMAists, and more as Liz explores both modern and historical interpretations of how to ride and fight on horseback.

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November 1, 2024 40 mins

In this episode of Schola Equestris, host Liz Scott chats with the multitalented Jack Gassmann, an international HEMA competitor, equestrian martial artist, and seasoned horse stunt performer. Jack's journey spans from Lakota horse archery to competitive HEMA, and he brings an incredible blend of horsemanship, historical expertise, and athleticism to both the ring and film set.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Jack’s Unique Path...
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António Oliveira, also known as Anton Stark is a PhD student at the University of Coimbra, where he is  studying late medieval Portuguese arms and armour. He’s a working on a project titled ‘The Harness in Portugal: 1370-1495’ and recently presented a part of his work on jousting in Lisbon at the International Medieval Congress in Leeds. In this episode, we discuss his findings on the Rua Nova in Lisbon and its implications for 15t...

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Anastasija Ropa, PhD is lead researcher at the Department of Sports Management and Communication Studies of the Latvian Academy of Sport Education. She is co-editor of the Rewriting Equestrian History series of books and Cheiron, The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History, as well as a lifelong equestrian. 

In this podcast episode, you'll hear about her experience starting a young, previously feral horse the "Ruffia...

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On our third episode of the Schola Equestris, the podcast for mounted combat and historical horsemanship, we interview Jennifer Jobst, PhD:

 

Jennifer Jobst is an independent scholar with a PhD in Information Sciences and a long-standing interest in horse training techniques of the pre-modern era, as well as their practical application and relationship to modern riding. She has presented at several conferences and authored papers ...

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Mike Canfor is an English independent historian, jouster and mounted combat instructor with a particular love for Lusitano and Murgese horses. His research has focused on several areas of equine history including diet and nutrition, horse importation to England and horse training in the medieval and renaissance periods. Join me as we learn about his fascinating research and his own personal experience with solid lance jousting, ros...

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Join me on an interview with Arne Koets, historical dressage and mounted combat instructor. We discuss the intricacies of jousting and mounted combat as well as late medieval cavalry tactics. His experience leading fully-armored men-at-arms in the German countryside during the Feldlager wargame provides a unique perspective on the logistics required to equip and maneuver a 15th century calvary unit. We also learn a little about Arn...

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April 6, 2024 6 mins
Are you interested in mounted combat, jousting, or historical riding? Find out what we're planning on the Schola Equestris podcast in the coming months, who our first guest will be, and what this whole "Horsey HEMA" thing is about in this short mini-episode introducing the podcast and your host, Liz Scott.
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