Horse Archery - With Rodney Deaman

About the training
This clinic will cover all aspects of horse archery from an introduction for those that have never attempted horse archery through to a master class for advanced riders. The clinic is focussed at a walk, trot and canter are optional for those students and horses deemed capable and willing or return students.

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.  
Riders are encouraged to attend both days for the best results, however many attendees enjoy some limited success when attending only a single day.
Tickets are also available for participants in the ground archery session only, and fence sitters. The day will run from approximately 0830 to 3-4pm. Ground archery will run from approximately 10am-12pm.

About Rodney
Rodney Deaman captained the Australian Team to 8th place at the 2023 World Championships, held in Mongolia and 9th place in the 2020 World Grand Prux. He is currently the President of the Australian Horse Archery Association and has been for the past 5 years. Rodney and his wife Liberty 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 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.
Beginner archery kits will be available for purchase/order during the event. EFTPOS available.

Camping, Catering and Ammenities 
Camping is available on grounds and powered sites, showers, and limited cooking facilities are available. Alternatively local accomodation is available at the Loaded Dog Hotel just 2 minutes down road.
This is not a catered event, and all attendees are required to ensure they have their own food and water (drinking water is available onsite).  Tarago has a small cafe and service station as well as the pub. Larger stores and other shopping options are available within 30 minutes from the venue at Bungendore and Goulburn, including all main fast food chains and supermarkets.
The grounds have all standard ammenities. Yards onsite are available but limited in number. 

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.