10-23-2005, 01:38 PM
Gregory, if you were watching "Helen of Troy", presented by Bettany Hughes (which only aired here yesterday!), then the chariot man was Mike Loades, a specialist in historical combat who gets a lot of work on TV and film. I haven't contacted him, and it may be that the chariots don't actually belong to him, but I'll give it a go. I'm very sorry to hear you can't make it, but yes, there will be more events of this kind to follow. If we all give it our drive and enthusiasm, this event will be remembered as the foundation for a whole series of large-scale, quality displays.
Tiberius, you've got seven months- you can do it! Talk to me about what you need to ensure your appearance. Dates per PN? I don't understand.
It's the 3rd/4th June.
Gioi, I'm working on having one new chariot built at the moment, and I still need to find a team to pull it. If we can get one, I will try to get as many people a ride in it as I can. As to cavalry work, it is important to be in good training, especially for Greek cavalry, as you don't get a saddle or stirrups!
Stefanos, you'll need very little specialist skill to ride in a chariot, but fighting from it in a manner that doesn't endanger you, your team or the public would require some practice, in my experience!
Tiberius, you've got seven months- you can do it! Talk to me about what you need to ensure your appearance. Dates per PN? I don't understand.
It's the 3rd/4th June.
Gioi, I'm working on having one new chariot built at the moment, and I still need to find a team to pull it. If we can get one, I will try to get as many people a ride in it as I can. As to cavalry work, it is important to be in good training, especially for Greek cavalry, as you don't get a saddle or stirrups!
Stefanos, you'll need very little specialist skill to ride in a chariot, but fighting from it in a manner that doesn't endanger you, your team or the public would require some practice, in my experience!
