Arielle De Pontoise
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 Per bend sinister vert and purpure, a bend sinister between two horses passant respectant Or. (Registered 1992) |
Introduction
Arielle is a 14th Century French woman from the town of Pontoise, France. Pontoise was the capital of the French Vexin region and it played a conspicuous part in the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453). Given its close proximity to Pontoise (~17 miles), Arielle enjoyed traveling to Paris on several occasions with her scholarly father, who was a frequent visitor to his alma mater the College of Sorbonne. Arielle speaks both French and English, and enjoys studying various subjects, as well as riding horses, sewing, archery, and various other crafty pursuits.
Offices & Positions
- Minister of Arts and Sciences, Barony of Stierbach: April 2024 to Present
- Regional Equestrian Marshal (Virginia region/ Atlantia): December 2019 to Present
- Baronial Equestrian Champion for the Barony of Stierbach (Atlantia): September 2018 to Present
- Background Check Deputy, Middle Kingdom Seneschal’s Office: April 2012 to January 2015
- Exchequer – Middle Kingdom Equestrian College: April 2003 – April 2008
Activities
Protégé to Sir Midair MacCormaic (Middle): December 2005 to Present
Equestrian: 1999 to Present. Authorizations: Intermediate Level (Middle) / Ground Crew, Lancer, Mounted Archery, Driver (Atlantia)
A&S Activities:
- 1991 to 1998: Member of the Bedlam Players (participated in Various theatrical performances, mummers plays, commedia, etc..,created props, costumes, and backdrops.)
- 1990 to present: European Dancing
- 1990 to present: Sewing of garb and horse barding, inkle and card weaving, lucet, embroidery, silk painting, block printing.
- Participated in Revenge of the Stitch, 2018 and 2019 on team Mischief Makers.
- Won A&S competition at Battle on the Bay, 2019 with Horse barding made for the Barony of Stierbach.
Equestrian Marshal (Atlantia): September 2018 to Present
• EqMIC – Highland Havoc, November 2019
• EqMIC – Highland Havoc, November 2020 (Virtual event)
• EqMIC – Highland Havoc, November 2021
• EqMIC – Holiday Faire, November 2023
• Equestrian Practice Organizer (Stierbach / Atlantia): 2017 to Present
Miscellaneous Service:
- Member of SCA Grant Writers Committee: November 2009 to November 2010
- Event Steward: 12th Night, January 2008.
- Event Steward: Terpsichore at the Tower VIII, May 2002. Dance event.
- Gate Coordinator: 20+ Events (Middle)
Classes Taught
• Patterns for a pony: A Review of Tourney Cover Patterns - Taught at University of Atlantia (2/1/25)
• Basic T-Tunic construction - Taught at Stierbach Baronial A&S Night (5/23/24)
• The Elegant Equine / Garbing Your Horse with Style - Taught at Holiday Faire (11/18/23)
• Equestrians in the SCA -- Participating and Planning - Taught at University of Atlantia (2/5/22)
• Making a Caparison for your Horse (Mule, Pony, etc.) – Taught at University of Atlantia (6/12/21)
• The Magnificent Mule - Taught at University of Atlantia (6/13/20)
• Silk banner painting - Taught at Barony of Highland Foorde (5/21/23)
• Equestrian Ground Crew 101 (Multiple Events)
• Equestrian Marshaling 101 (Multiple Events)
• Block printing
• Beginner inkle weaving
Heraldry
Per bend sinister vert and purpure, a bend sinister between two horses passant respectant Or.
Device registered with the College of Arms in March 1992.
Videos
Take a look at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scrummycatable
First Bardic War Brawl - The Hunt of the Unicorn by Lady Arielle de Pontoise (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsGl5w7boak)
First Bardic War Equestrian Dressage Entry (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAeB12_P5ok)
Bingo Driving at Holiday Faire 2023 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyf4c_DAH5Y)
Awards and Achievements
Baronial Awards:
- Order of the Hart: 14 April 2024, Barony of Highland Foorde, Atlantia
- Silver Stirrup: 19 September 2022, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia
- Baronial Equestrian Champion: 8 September 2018 to Present, Barony of Stierbach, Atlantia
- Award of the Tower’s Foundation: 17 December 2011. Barony of Cynnabar, Middle Kingdom
- Award of the Elephant's Heart: 15 August 1999. Barony of Cynnabar, Middle Kingdom
Kingdom Awards:
- Order of the Coral Branch (Atlantia): 13 November 2021. For Excellence in various arts.
- Order of the Quintain (Atlantia): 9 January 2021. For excellence in equestrian activities.
- Supporters (Atlantia): 4 Sept. 2016. For service to equestrian community at SCA 50 year event.
- Order of the Dragon’s Heart (Middle): 29 March 2014. For service as Background check deputy.
- Award of the Purple Fret (Middle): 8 Feb 2003. For service to the Barony of Cynnabar.
- Award of the Grove (Middle): 8 April 1995. Group arts award, Bedlam Players Troupe.
- Award of Arms (Middle): 2 Feb 1994. For participation in the Bedlam Players Troupe.
A&S Projects I'm Especially Proud of:
I made the Laurel elevation dress as well as the banner for my dear friend Mistress Alina of Foxwood (Middle Kingdom, 2006) Red linen under dress, over dress is hand dyed (by me) green silk, with elements appliqued on. The banner is cotton / appliqued.
I made the Karaginu (over coat) for my dear friend Mistress Kasha Alekseeva. She wore this as part of her laurel elevation garb. (Middle Kingdom, 2016) I block printed the fabric, and hand sewed the kariginu with green lining. Fabric is polyester to mimic silk.
I made the banner, viking Kaftan, and hat for my dear friend and peer, Sir Midair MacCormaic. He wore this for his knighting ceremony. (Middle Kingdom, 2017) Wool material.
I made the cloak for my dear friend Azriel Le Fey for her MoD ceremony. This was my first time using silver purl. (Middle Kingdom, 2017)
I was on Team Mischief Makers in Revenge of the Stitch (Atlantia, 2019). My major contribution was this block printed surcoat.
I made this Equestrian Marshal tabard for myself after becoming a warranted Marshall (Atlantia, 2019). Linen fabric with block printing.
My First silk painted banner (Atlantia, 2018)
Barding for Stierbach Equestrian Champions (Atlantia, 2019)
German riding coat made for the Pas De Deux competition held at Atlantian Spring Coronation 2023. (Atlantia, 2023)
Woven bands (2012 - 2019). The bands are in chronological order. The first band I wove is at the bottom (inkle), and the most recent (Card) is at the top.
