Wheeler’s Withdrawal
Preservation March
Welcome
to the first of what we hope will be many preservation rides in benefit of
A.
No illegal drugs. THIS IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY.
B.
No excessive drinking will be permitted.
C.
All company and battalion commanders will be held liable for the actions of
their troops during the ride/march.
D.
ALL participants must be prepared to remain in period dress throughout the
ride/march.
E.
Weapons should be of the 1862 timeframe. Non-issue weaponry can be used ONLY
with approval of the respective commanders.
F.
NO modern anachronisms are to be visible. No modern food containers, coolers or
beverage containers will be allowed out in public view. All participants that
require the above conveniences must keep them hidden at all times during public
hours and are strongly encouraged to do so at other times. This is to increase
the quality of the event for re-enactors and spectators alike.
G.
All military impressions should be of the 1862 period.
H.
Only commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and mounted troops will
be allowed to carry side arms.
I.
Only full-scale, horse/mule drawn artillery allowed.
J.
No unscripted hand-to-hand combat will be allowed.
K.
All troops not following orders from the respective commanders will be asked to
leave the event.
L.
No participants under the age of 16 will be allowed to carry weapons at any
time, on or off the field.
M.
Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Participants must be 18 years of
age or older to assume legal responsibility for themselves and to participate
without guardianship. Participants under
18 years of age must have the signature of their parent or legal guardian on
the liability release form to participate in the event. This is for both
authenticity and safety reasons.
Mounted
Troops:
A.
Uniformed riders must be in period correct attire at all times during the ride.
This to include:
B.
All riders are to have mounted equipage and tack for the period of 1862. All
personal equipage and weapons should also be period correct and include:
C.
Although additional ammunition may be captured from enemy forces, don’t count
on it. Each trooper is responsible for his own ammunition. Company officers
will check all firearms prior to them being loaded.
D.
Additional things to include in your saddlebag, hidden from public view or
secluded at the stops:
Above
all, remember that you will be living out of the saddle. Take only things
you’ll know you’ll use. In case of in climatic weather, we have arranged
alternative sites to board horses and riders.
E.
All horses will be checked at registration for a current (less than one year
old) negative Coggins (EIA) certificate. In addition, any horse transported
from outside the State of
F.
Since some of this ride will be on paved roads and streets, riders are advised
to have either Borium or Duratex shoes on their horses.
G.
Due to the fact that it will be November and possibly difficult or damp grades,
all horses on the ride will be kept to no more than a slow walk. There will be
no trotting, galloping, or movement by other gaits faster than a slow walk
except on the expressed command of the Federal and Confederate commanders and
that will be at specific areas along the ride only.
H.
Unsafe or out-of-control animals will not be allowed to participate in the ride
and at the discretion of the KCB Chief of Cavalry and the Laurel County Home
Guard, may be asked to leave the ride.
I.
Stallions are not allowed at the event due to their increased level of safety
risk.
J.
Horse owners/riders are responsible for the safety, health, and care of their
animals at all times. Any horse on site must have prior approval and be listed
on your registration form.
K.
During any times when the camps/rest areas are open for public scenarios, no
horse shall be ridden by anyone other than a properly attired and equipped
re-enactor. This further adds to the enjoyment of all participants as they are
indeed supposed to be in 1862.
L.
Ramrods are not to be used at any time during the battle
M.
All troops are encouraged to carry a full kit during the battles - blanket or
knapsack, as the troops involved in this battle had just covered long distances
during the campaign, and their supply wagons would be full of captured good or
would have been outdistanced.
A.
Uniformed participants must be in period correct attire at all times during the
march. This to include:
B.
All participants are to have accoutrements for the period of 1862. All personal
equipage and weapons should also be period correct and include:
C.
Although additional ammunition may be captured from enemy forces, don’t count
on it. Each soldier is responsible for his own ammunition. Company officers
will check all firearms prior to them being loaded.
D.
Additional things to include in your knapsack, hidden from public view or
secluded at the stops:
Above
all, remember that you will be living “on the march.” Take only things you’ll
know you’ll use. In case of in climatic weather, we have arranged alternative
sites to camp.
E.
Ramrods are not to be used at any time during the battle
F.
All troops are encouraged to carry a full kit during the march/ride - blanket
or knapsack, as the troops involved in this battle had just covered long
distances during the campaign, and would have little forage.