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 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 Amenities
This clinic is being held at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, VIC. On site accommodation is available - please book separately online or via direct contact with the venue. Accommodation, including caravan parks, camping, motels and hotels are available within Ballarat.
Secure yard hire is available prior to and during the event for attendees. 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. Ballarat and surrounding townships have a full range of shops and stores within 15-20 minutes from the venue.
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.
Other
Forms (including Waiver and Liability, Rider Application, and Horse Hire forms) will download automatically when you begin the event entry process. If they do not download automatically, you can download the individual forms on the first page once you select "Enter" below (download option is at the top right of each individual form).
There is space to upload the completed forms (either completed and signed electronically, or "wet ink") in the final pages of the entry process. Please note - all forms must be saved as a .doc or .pdf file for the system to accept them. Titling of your document would look like Compulsory Rider Application Form John Smith.doc
If the forms do not download when you process the entry, please advise ASAP (some issues have been occuring with this function).
Please ring Liberty with any questions of concerns 0407 390 678