BEGINNER TO ADVANCED HORSE ARCHERY WITH RIDING WITH STICKS

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 experienced horse archery before 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. Please note this clinic will be run on the Friday and Saturday. The Sunday will be the first meeting of the Australian Horse Archery Association North Brisbane Branch. You can join the AHAA and attend this day also, and meet the people and learn the set up so you can continue your horse archery journey following the clinic. RWS will be helping with this first rally day, but it is not a clinic/teaching day. Further details about this will be provided separately via the AHAA Facebook pages/s. A dicsount of $50 off the two day clinic price is available to all AHAA Members or anyone who has applied for AHAA Membership, which is the same as the cost for a half year membership with the AHAA.

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. Discounts will also be available for anyone attending the clinic for two days who is a member of the Australian Horse Archery Association (or can demonstrate they have applied) and is attending the Sunday Rally Day.

Full attendance details will be provided via email prior to the event and all attendees must return the completed forms and waivers 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. Bitless bridles or similar are acceptable. 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. Some gear can be borrowed for the Rally Day as well, but riders will need to ensure they obtain their own gear for any follow up rallies.

Venue Details 
This clinic is being held at Toorbul Pony Club Grounds.

The venue offers yards for horses. A horse travel declaration will be required and will be supplied by the venue on arrival. There is NO CAMPING ONSITE however dedicated and well equipped horse friendly camping is available at Elimbah around 15 minutes awat at Roylance Acres

Please contact Jenny  0410 604 401 or Roy - 0413 544 197 to book camping or yards at Roylance Acres.

CAMPING PRICES

Powered site                                     $20 per night

Unpowered site                                $10 per night

Day yard                                            $10 per day

Stable                                                 $15 per day.

Shower and toilets are available.There is a kitchenette with microwave oven, fridge, Urn, two electric jugs and two toasters.  Tea, coffee and sugar are provided.

Roylance Acres is located at Roylance Acres - Google Maps

Discounted Tickets 

Discounts are applicable for riders or archers, including a discount on horse hire for customers attending two days. Discounts are factored in to the two day pricing as displayed. A discount is also available for any AHAA Members or anyone who has applied to become an AHAA Member. Please tick the discount button when applying if you are a member or will be applying to become one. 

Horse Hire
Limited places will be available for horse hire for this event for those who dont have a suitable horse of their own. 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.