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What We Require.

The requirements of the Unit vary depending on the size and type of display / event.
We can provide a suggested display and an estimate for most sizes of event and venue.
We would be happy to discuss possible shows with sponsors and we like to provide a site visit to talk over the practicalities of the encampment and horses.
All our horses are trained for film, TV and public work and we can provide full public liability insurance.

What We Can Provide.

Arena shows - comprising displays of :-
Period mounted drill and horsemanship
Skill at arms using the sabre - such as 'splitting the turk's head' 'running the ring', the lance - 'tent pagging', and the pistol
The famous 'cavalry charge'
'Show & Tell' giving historical background and information
Parades / publicity duties :-
Honour guards at Mayoral / public parades
Mounted escorts / publicity
Dismounted guards
Battle re-enactments - in association with the Napoleonic Association, we participate in re-enactments from minor skirmishes to full pitched battle

What We Can Provide.

Public displays / Living History :-
Continuously manned period light cavalry picket camp with officer's and troopers' tents
Horses kept in the camp with regular feeds, grooming and public talks on horse care and tack
Public information talks on the history of the 12th, equipment and life in Wellington's cavalry, civilian dress, fashions of the Regency, flintlock firearms etc
Portrayals of civilian Regency life with side saddle riding
Displays of troopers' personal equipment, horse tack and furniture
Film / TV work - including :-
Provision of period re-enactment cavalry
Mounted or Dismounted extras

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