Steve Hemphill

Competing In:

Joust a' Plaisance, Melee a' Cheval, La Chasse

From:

Leander, TX, US

Motto:

"Unus sed Leo" (One, but a lion)

Steve fondly remembers the memories of his father teaching him how to respect, train and ride the family's horses. It wasn't until 2003, when he purchased his first horse that he discovered the desire to continue where his father left off. In the early 1980s he developed an interest in medieval and renaissance history when he attended college. In 2003, Steve decided to renew his interest in horses and chose to combine it with his love of medieval history. Since then, he has produced and competed in a number of medieval equestrian events around the world which showcased competitive jousting and other medieval equestrian sports. Steve has competed in many International Jousting League affiliated events around the world:

  • "The Tournament of the Phoenix" 2009 (1st place in Skill at Arms)
  • "The Lysts at Castleton" 2010 (1st in Jousting and 1st place in Skill at Arms)
  • "The Tournament of the Phoenix" 2010 (1st in Skill at Arms and participated in jousting)
  • "Lysts on the Lake" 2011 (Executive Producer and 1st place in the joust).
  • "Lysts on the Lake" 2012 (Executive Producer and 3rd place in the "Texas division" joust)
  • The Tournament at Verneuil-sur-Avre 2012, France
  • The Tournament at Neauphle-le-Château 2012, France (Captain of the 1st place Team USA)
  • The European Jousting Championships 2012, Denmark (awarded "Most Chivalrous")
  • "Lysts on the Great Lakes" 2012, Michigan, USA (3rd place in the joust, 2nd place in Skill at Arms)
  • "The Grand Tournament of St. Charles" 2013 (1st place in the Melee, 2nd place in the Skill at Arms, 3rd place in the Joust
  • "The Lysts on the Lake" 2013
  • "The Lysts on the Lake" 2014
  • "Papegault in Bicolline" 2014 (3rd place "Sport" Division)

He is a member of the Board of Representatives (the governing body) of the International Jousting League and a level 2 Jouster with the International Jousting Association. He is the owner of a'Plaisance, Ltd. and the Executive Producer of the "Lysts on the Lake". When Steve is not involved with jousting he can be found enjoying Dressage, Eventing and Foxhunting with his faithful equine companions, Lucky and Tinkerbell.