BEGINNER TO ADVANCED HORSE ARCHERY

About the training
This is an introduction clinic and assumes that you and your horse have never attempted horse archery, although participants with experience will gain a lot from the clinic. Riders who have already learned the basics are also welcome, and will be provided additional tuition in more advanced techniques and continued improvement of the required skill set.

Riders will be instructed in the archery techniques from the ground, including safe carrying of equipment while on horseback, loading of arrows, shooting, targeting and safe retrieval of arrows, introduction of archery equipment to their horses, and basic shooting from the saddle. Most riders spend the duration of their attendance at walk, and there is no obligation to ride faster than you are comfortable. There will also be discussions regarding competitions, technique equipment selection, further training, and clubs within Australia.  
Riders are encouraged to attend both days for the best results. Riders who attend a single day will achieve a basic understanding of the sport and techniques.
Tickets are also available for participants in the ground archery session only, and fence sitters. Full event attendees will have a discount applied to their ticketing automatically prior to check out. 

Full attendance details will be provided via email prior to the event

About Liberty, Rodney and Jay
Liberty Deaman is currently the highest ranked Australian horse archer (88th in the world) and was the highest scoring Australian rider at the 2023 World Championships, held in Mongolia. She is currently the Australian Representative on the International Horse Archery Alliance and has been active in the Australian Horse Archery Association (as a general member and committee member) for the past 5 years. Liberty is the Captain of the 2025 Australian World Championships Horse Archery Team heading to Tennessee in September.

Rodney was the team Captain of the Australian Team at the 2023 World Championships in Mongolia as well as the 2021 World Grand Prix Team. He is the second highest ranked horse archer in Australia behind Liberty and also the President of the Australian Horse Archery Association. He is the official Coach of the 2025 Australian World Championships Team and was recently accepted as an individual competitor as well. He will Captain the Australian Team at the Asian Nations Cup in Indonesia later this year as well.

Jay is currently the 5th highest ranked horse archer in Australia and the official reserve for the 2025 World Championships Team, as well as representing Australia as part of Team Australia at the Asian Nations Cup later this year.  Jay has a Degree in Equine Science and is an acomplished horse trainer as well, specialising in teaching horses self management and regulation which are incredibly helpful skills for horse archery horses. 

Equipment requirements
All archery equipment is provided including bow, arrows, targets and arm protection. Riders can ride in their regular tack but must have a monkey strap or similar for the front of the saddle. Bareback riding is not permitted at this event. All riders are required to always wear a suitable helmet to Australian / EA standards when handling horses and riding, and enclosed shoes. 
Beginner archery kits will be available for purchase/order during the event. EFTPOS available at the event. Numbers and optionns may be limited.

Venue Details 
This clinic is being held at Kryal Castle, 10 minutes outside Ballarat CBD.
Horse yards are availbale onsite for an additional fee. 
Accommodation is available at the Castle - please book online, via https://www.kryalcastle.com.au/ 

All attendees must provide their own food and water. General services, restaurants, take away and fast food options are within a 15 minute drive. 

Discounted Tickets 

Discounts are applicable for riders or archers, including a discount on horse hire for customers attending two days. Discounts are built into the 2 day prices when selecting classes so no further action is required.

Horse Hire
Limited places will be available for horse hire for this event. Please ensure the attached horse hire form is downloaded and returned no less than 48 hours prior to the event. Failure to do so may result in a cancellation of attendance. No guarantee is provided on horse hire.