The Jousting Life

Thursday, June 13, 2013

David Young Wins the "Knights of Mayhem Ultimate Jousting Event"

Riding the horse Arturius, David Young, an equine surgeon from Turlock, California, USA, was the overall winner, as well as winning each round, at the "Knights of Mayhem Ultimate Jousting Event" which took place May 30 – June 2, 2013, at Patriot's Ranch in Florahome, Florida. David Young has been riding most of his life. He began training to joust in 2005, and has competed in several tournaments since then.


David Young on Arturius (photo by Suzanne DeMink)

The tournament was produced by Charlie Andrews of the Knights of Mayhem in cooperation with Patriot's Ranch. Charlie Andrews did several training sessions before the competition and also acted as Master of Ceremonies during the competition.


David Young on Arturius breaks lances with Charlie Andrews on Jaegermeister
(photo by Suzanne DeMink)

There were a total of twelve participants at the jousting event from California, New York, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Texas, Colorado, Michigan, Florida, Utah and Ontario, Canada. Jeff Wasson from New York, won second place.


Jeff Wasson on Lady Chaos (photo by Suzanne DeMink)

Scott Wilson from Mississippi, earned third place.


Scott Wilson on Tanner (photo by Suzanne DeMink)

Nikki Fourtzialas from Massachesetts, finished fourth.


Nikki Fourtzialas on Arturius breaks her lance against Charlie Andrews
(photo by Suzanne DeMink)

Steve Hemphill from Texas, riding his Friesian/Percheron mare Tinkerbelle, finished in fifth place.


Steve Hemphill on Tinkerbelle breaks lances with Scarlett Coverdale on Jaegermeister
(photo by Suzanne DeMink)

Tied for sixth place were Scarlett Coverdale from New York and Jordan Heron from Ontario.


Scarlett Coverdale on Arturius (photo by Suzanne DeMink)


Jordon Heron on Thor breaks his lance against James Johnson
(photo by Suzanne DeMink)

And in her very first tournament, Elizabeth Jones from Colorado managed to complete the tournament and earn eighth place.


Elizabeth Jones on Duke breaks lances with Charlie Andrews
(photo by Suzanne DeMink)

Other participants at the event were Andre Renier, James Johnson, Steve Weaver and, of course, Charlie Andrews.

Many thanks to Suzanne DeMink for providing the information and pictures for this article.



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