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Full Metal Jousting Premieres Sunday on HISTORY

James H. Fairclough II will be a competitor during HISTORY's Full Metal Jousting. Photo By: AE Networks

Wellington, FL – February 10, 2012 – Prepare for the impact of HISTORY’s Full Metal Jousting as the show makes its premiere this Sunday, February 12, 2012. The show features sixteen of the toughest warriors in the country, competing in a pulverizing battle. The all-new one-hour series will begin at 10 p.m. on HISTORY, and James H. Fairclough II, of Cavalier Show Jumping, will also make his jousting debut in its inaugural season.

Renowned jouster Shane Adams will be the host for Full Metal Jousting. The 10-part series features full-contact jousts with competitors going head-to-head on horseback in brutal tests of strength, endurance and courage. High-speed cameras capture every un-choreographed arduous blow as jousters charge and collide at 30 miles per hour. The last man standing takes home a $100,000 cash prize.

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James H. Fairclough II Announced as Cast Member in HISTORY’s New Series Full Metal Jousting

James H. Fairclough II, of Cavalier Show Jumping, joined the cast of Full Metal Jousting for their inaugural season. The show premieres Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 10 p.m. Photo By: Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group

Wellington, FL – January 20, 2012 – Sixteen of the toughest warriors in the country will face off in a bone-crushing competition in Full Metal Jousting, a new one-hour series premiering Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 10 p.m. HISTORY. James H. Fairclough II, of Cavalier Show Jumping, joined the cast for their inaugural season.

Renowned jouster Shane Adams will be the host for Full Metal Jousting. The 10-part series features full-contact jousts with competitors going head-to-head on horseback in brutal tests of strength, endurance and courage. High-speed cameras capture every punishing blow as jousters charge and collide at 30 miles per hour. The last man standing takes home a $100,000 cash prize.

Although some may have seen jousting at exhibitions such as the Renaissance Fair, the combat in Full Meal Jousting is not choreographed at all — it is 100% authentic. There is a twist, however: the traditional armor is replaced with modern suits of steel weighing 80 pounds, and 11-foot-long, solid fir lances are used as weapons.

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Major TV Opportunity

Here’s a really cool lead for you if you want to be a TV STAR!

Deadline: 07:00 PM EST – 1 July

The History Channel is searching for horsemen to participate in their new show, Full Metal Jousting. That’s right, I said Jousting. No jousting experience necessary. If you can ride a horse, we can teach you to joust! Visit www.pilgrimfilms.tv/casting/jousting for more information on how to submit. 818-478-4500

Good luck!
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Stable Scoop Episode 113 by Omega Alpha – Reenactment, Jousting and Cannon Fire

Guest Co-Host Cat Bertucci brings the past to life with two interviews this week. Going back to the middle ages with with Jude Kensington of the Society of Creative Anachronism Equestrian Group and then forward in time with Captain Emmett Taylor, commander of Company C, 5th Regiment. of the MO Volunteer Cavalry, civil war reenactors. Listen in.

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