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70 Annual Ridgely Workers at the event are not to be forgotten:
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Joust Results Ring Hangers Donnie Sherwood and Jeff Miller hung rings at

each tournament. Charles Schuyler, Paul McMullen and Diane

The 70th Annual Ridgely Joust was held on September 25th at Sherwood saw that everything ran smooth including, Master
the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center. Twenty riders were on hand of Ceremonies, setting up equipment, providing engraved
to compete for the Martin Sutton Memorial Trophy. trophies, prize money and registration.

Th e field, shaded with trees planted by the jousters some twenty Mostly we are thankful for our sponsors, the merchants of

years ago, gave plenty of shade for participants and spectators. Ridgely, who have sponsored this tournament for so many
A recently rebuilt judges stand made possible by one of our years – some all 70 years, though some names have changed.
jousters Christian Miller, as an Eagle Scout Project, was a We also thank Joanne Wooters and Suzanne Reinhold for
wonderful asset. publishing the ad book.

The Ridgely Historical Society, represented by Cathy and Rick
Schawb and Gerry Sutton presented the Eastern Shore Jousting
Association with a beautiful plaque, accepted by President
Diane Sherwood.

Winners of the joust were:
Novice Class: Karen Patrick, Maid of Mystery; Amateur Class:
Marleigh Platzke, Maid of Dazzle; Professional Class: Mason
Platzke, Knight of Turn Around Farm. Kyla Lyons won the
First Time Rider at Ridgely Joust Catching the Most Rings
Award. Mason Platzke won the Martin Sutton Memorial
Trophy (a rider must win the trophy three times to be able to
keep the trophy).

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