LAKEPORT, Calif. – A battle of titans returns to Fiesta of the Horse on June 28, as mighty knights clash arms in a colorful medieval jousting tournament.

 Brian Claiche grew up fascinated by ancient history and playing Dungeons and Dragons.

When he married his “Queen of the Castle,” Denise, she introduced him to horses, the “final ingredient” to bring his dreams of medieval glory to life. 

They built a jousting list in their backyard near Kelseyville and there they practice jousting, swordsmanship and archery from horseback. 

With Scott Donohoe joining the team as jousting partner and Denise Claiche making the beautiful and dramatic horse costumes, the show was ready to go on the road.

 The Claiche Family jousters will be first in the program at this year's Fiesta, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Come early to get a good seat.

 Other acts in the show include exotic breed demos, classical dressage set to music, the fabulous Hooves and Wheels Quadrille Team and cowboy mounted shooting.

 Audience parking begins at 9:30 a.m., and the Fiesta of the Horse starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by food, drink, live musical entertainment and dancing. 

Admission is free.

Rancho de la Fuente is located at 2290 Soda Bay Road, south of Lakeport.

For more information, contact Deb Baumann at 707-275-9234 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .