How to Train a Knight

Go behindthescenes and discover what it takes to train a knight for English Heritages summer event programme of knights tournaments and legendary jousts. Dominic Sewell, owner and trainer at Historic Equitation, discusses the trials and tribulations of his job and a modernday training process authentically rooted in historical methods, handbooks and training manuals. From learning how to use weapons and ride horses, to bearing the weight of heavy armour and the pressures of a live joust, theres much to master in becoming a medieval knight performer. With thanks to Dominic, Clive, Lisa and all at Historic Equitation. To find out more about our Legendary Summer Events, visit: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: