INTRO TO ARCHERY WITH LIBERTY DEAMAN

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 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. There will also be discussions regarding competitions, technique equipment selection, further training, and clubs within Australia. 

Attendees are welcome to attend either one, two or both days of the event, and most riders will succesfully be shooting from horse back by the end of the clinic. 

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

About Liberty
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 and her husband Rodney founded Riding With Sticks in late 2023 and have had great local success with bringing horse archery and ridden skill at arms to the local and surrounding regions.

Equipment requirements
All archery equipment is provided by Liberty including bow, arrows, targets and arm protection. Riders can ride in their regular tack but must have a monkey strap / grab 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.

Beginner archery kits will be available for purchase/order during the event pending stock availability. EFTPOS available.

Camping, Catering and Amenities
This clinic is being held at Rose River Run, in the stunning King Valley, VIC. 
Camping and yard hire is available prior to and during the event for attendees. Please note, there are no powered sites available for this event. Please ensure camping and yards are book per person, and per horse, per night to ensure total cost is invoiced correctly. Horse yards must be left clean and tidy. 
This is not a catered event, and all attendees are required to ensure they have their own food and water. Onsite water is not recommended for human consumption, so all attendees should bring sufficient drinking water for the time they are on site. On site water is suitable for stock and animals. Cheshunt and surrounding townships have a number of small cafes and eateries, as well as a very basic grocery store, deli and takeaway. A full range of shops and stores are available at Wangaratta within 40-45 minutes from the venue. Basic BBQ / camp kitchen facilities will be available, and showers are provided on site. A camp fire will be provided each night. 

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.