Spectrum for Sunday 18 January - The Silver Horsemen




RNZ: Spectrum show

Summary: It happens every year, and the good people of Eketahuna are used to seeing women with flowing locks and bearded men striding around garbed in leather, wool - and often chain mail, and carting a sword or bow. They're gathering for a medieval camp hosted by Les Chevaliers d' Argent - or The Silver Horsemen. Over the weekend medieval enthusiasts from all over the North Island will compete, re-enacting medieval horse and foot combat and skill at arms and archery. Amelia Nurse dons a floor length gown and joins in the rivalry and revelry.