Dreiburgen Light Horse

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Standing Orders

The Dreiburgen Light Horse has, in addition to being the Baronial HorseGuard unit, a set of Standing Orders which apply to all members whenever they are performing in the unit, acting for, or are representing the Light in any way. If you are out riding for yourself or with friends or in some other group these orders, of course, do not apply. HOWEVER, the bulk of them are good, common sense horsemanship and we would urge you to follow these at all times when you are working with horses.

Here, then, are the Standing Orders of the Dreiburgen Light Horse Guard:

BASIC ORDERS

1. Obey your officers’ commands.

2. All members shall conduct themselves as ladies or gentlemen when representing or working in the Light.

3. When handling a horse, the safety of others, dismounted or mounted, shall be of prime consideration, followed by the safety of your horse and yourself next. All other things come far after these!

4. All tack used with a horse and owned by a member shall be maintained in safe working condition insofar as it is possible to ascertain this. (If an officer asks you to have an item of equipment fixed or replaced, do it, or don’t use it in the Light!)

5. In the event of an equestrian emergency developing (a horse getting or breaking loose at an event or on the trail, or an accident of any type involving horses) all members shall render due and proper action to help.

RIDING ORDERS

1. When mounted and riding, a member must be garbed in clothing proper and adequate for riding as determined by the Captain of the Light. (For example, adequate foot gear and NO shorts!)

2. When a group is preparing to mount and ride out, no mounted member shall ride off until ALL the group is mounted and ready.

3. At an event a member shall keep his mount in the area(s) designated for stabling, and, when riding, shall not ride through the encampment and pavilion area, and shall keep to the roads, areas, and trails designated by the officers of the Light.

Members

The Light Horse is not a typical guard unit. Being founded and managed by House Montrose, its members are not appointed by the Baron and Baroness; instead they are selected by the officers of the Light Horse. Riding is a specialized skill. Almost anyone can serve on a baronial guard or court and contribute their time and service; not everyone has the skill or desire to ride a horse. Our members are dedicated to excellence in horsemanship.

The Light was created to function somewhat indepent of our political structure, so that our primary purpose would not be disrupted by political agendas. It is The Light’s honor, chivalry, and dedication to the barony that granted us our permanent status as a baronial horse guard by Baron Leo de Coronado.

At its height, The Dreiburgen Light Horse earned a reputation of excellence. As a result some tried to claim they were part of The Light when they were not, while others tried to undermine us.

For the record here is a roster of all the Light Horses primary members.

The Honorable Lady Drusilla of Montrose Rank: Founding General Status: Maintaining our outpost in the Midrealm

The Honorable Lord Mornay of Anglesey Rank: Chronicler (ret). Status: Maintaining our outpost in the Midrealm

Lord Aladric of Litchfield Rank: Captain (ret). Status: Holding down the fort at House Montrose.

Baron Malcolm Alberic RRE Rank: Captain Status: Active senior officer

Elzbeta Belz Bearcrusher Rank: Rider Status: Wintermist patrol

Lord Elgil Mirdil of Dor Mallos Rank: Rider Status: Inactive

Lord Ivar Krigsuin Rank: Rider Status: Inactive

Lady Rathyen de Bures Rank: Rider Status: Unknown, last seen on an expedition to An Tir.

Lord Damashi of Tora Rank: Rider Status: Starkhafn patrol

Caelfind ingen hui Ruaircc Rank: Rider Status: Starkhafn patrol

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