The Diamond P Equestrian Center is located on the edge of the city of Longview in the piney woods of East Texas.

We offer a complete training facility for
medieval gaming.

Facilities Include:

  • 15 acres of pasture
  • 200x100 arena
  • Round pen
  • 120' List rail with counter list
  • Quintain
  • Rings
  • Spear
Bobbie Patterson (trainer) has over 30 years of riding experience. Her varied background ranges from work at a veterinary clinic, breeding farm, and race track to barrel racing, and English and Western show riding.


Bobbie uses a combination of riding disciplines and training techniques to create a horse that is athletic, eager to compete, easy to ride, and calm under extreme conditions.

Medieval gaming requires athleticism and poise amidst the chaos of competition. These traits are not exclusive to any particular breed. Most horses are potential competitors. A 15 hand minimum height is necessary to be compatible with the size of the gaming apparatus. Here are some of our competitors.

(From left to right)
  • Demetrius - English Shire
  • Apollo - Andalusian
  • Thor - Friesian
  • Bakkir - Egyptian Arabian


Dusty Martel seen here to the right, with his trusted mount Thor. Known for his hard hitting style, Dusty won the overall points championship at the 2005 and 2006 Four Winds Renaissance Fair.
Steve Martel seen here to the left. He is a skilled swordsman with a storied history in the medieval reenactment realm. He has been involved for the past 15 years in such organizations as the SCA, HMR, Amtgard, HFS, Kanar, and NERO. Steve also is known for his excellent craftsmanship in leather goods, his shop name is The LeatherSmythe, seen at numerous conventions and faires. Check out his website at www.leathersmythe.com.