ONE DAY HORSE ARCHERY CLINIC WITH RIDING WITH STICKS

About the training
This is an one day 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 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. New riders will spend the duration of their attendance at walk, experienced riders may be able to increase pace. 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.  

New riders will achieve a basic understanding of the sport and techniques and this clinic is run in conjunction with the Australian Horse Archery Association North Brisbane Branch so you will be able to continue your horse archery journey following the clinic.

Tickets are also available for participants in the ground archery session only, and fence sitters. 

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

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.