14th Century Jousting Armour
16th - 17th Century Border Reiver
Boer War Mounted Rifles
14th Century Leg Armour
Massey's Cossacks 2013
1914 - 1918 New Zealand Mounted Rifles
International Jousting Tournament in Upper Hutt.
The weapons are real. The action is real.
From the full force, full contact medieval joust to the discipline and grit of the early 20th century New Zealand Mounted Rifles, The Order of the Boar is New Zealand’s own cavalry re-enactment group.
We are a group of hobbyists whjo have taken our interests in horse riding, history and martial arts to the next level! We portray our activities at public displays throughout the lower North Island of New Zealand.
While we have a particular emphasis on the medieval period - particularly Jousting, we also portray the role of the Horse in military history. So in addition to the medieval period (particularly the 14th Century), we also portray 16th Century Anglo/Scottish Border Reivers and First World War New Zealand Mounted Rifles.
We pay particular attention to horse welfare while also portraying our activities as historically accurate as possible.
We are also well known both locally and internationally as one of the pioneers in rediscovering the art of medieval jousting and its development as a modern sport both in New Zealand and around the world.
The Order of the Boar is sponsored by The Red Knight - New Zealand's own online provider of functional medieval armour, weapons, helmets and other fine handcrafted products including drinking horns, hand made journals and walking sticks among many others.
What's New - April 2025
We are finally doing public jousting displays again!
Video from our jousting display at Across The Ages - A Day in Time in Eketahuna, New Zealand - 1st March 2025
Next Display:
Baldric's Big Day Out
Stratford, New Zealand, Mid March 2026.
Although this is a long time away, keep an eye on this page as more events are in the pipeline for the 2025 - 2026 Jousting Season and they will be posted here once they are confirmed.
MEMBERSHIP
Order of the Boar members are dispersed around the Lower North Island with our main base being just north of Upper Hutt.
We are always happy to accept new members. You can join as either a rider, foot fighter or as foot crew.
To join as a Rider you must have your own horse that is suitable for our activities as well as the means to be able to transport it to our training sessions and events.
Foot Fighters train to engage in reenactment combat and performances with the horses and their riders.
Foot Crew (our unsung heroes) assist the riders during training and displays.
We do not charge membership fees but you are expected to provide your own 14th century medieval costume appropriate for your role in the group within 12 months of joining.
CONTACT
Jousting - Upper Hutt Team - Callum
Foot Fighter - Upper Hutt Team - Callum
Jousting - Stratford Team - Emily
For all display inquiries please contact Callum