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.  
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.

About Liberty and Rodney
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. 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. Liberty and 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 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 at the event. Numbers and optionns may be limited.

Venue Details 
This clinic is being hosted by Arslan's HJorse Agistment, 98 Weelsby Park Drive CAWDOR NSW 2570. 

Camping and Catering
Camping on site is available on Saturday night at additional cost. Limited horse yards available at an additional fee, or attendees can provide their own horse yards. Horses must not be left unattended for extended periods of time, and no responsibility is taken by the event organiser or land owner for management or care of the horses. 
This is not a catered event, and all attendees are required to ensure they have their own food and drinking water with them. Onsite water is not recommended for human consumption. Cawdor is directly adjacent to Camden and there are a full range of stores and supermarkets available within 20-30 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.