The BHAA has a growing number of volunteer-run horseback archery clubs across the UK ideal for people who have access to a horse. If you just want to try out horseback archery or you don’t have access to a horse, several commercial riding centres are affiliated with the BHAA. There are three ways to get safe and accredited horseback archery coaching:
- Join a local club which is often run by volunteers; often you will need your own horse.
- Book lessons at one of our affiliated schools.
- Contact one of our affiliated freelance coaches, who all hold a BHAA coaching qualification.
You can use the list below to search for a club, school or freelance coach near you.
If you are interested in setting up a club, becoming an affiliated school or becoming a coach see the information below:
I am a BHAA qualified Advanced Coach and Nèmethy Academy certified Horseback Archery Trainer, based in the North West of England, covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire,…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EJMHorsebackArchery
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejmhorsebackarchery/
- Coach Name: Emily Massey
Freelance Coach / Cumbria / Popular
Taught by qualified and experienced horseback archery instructors, you will first learn to use your bow from the ground learning to nock and shoot your…
- Are horses available for hire?: Yes
Affiliated Schools / Warwickshire / Popular
Founded in 2015, Cotteswold Mounted Archers is a small group of horseback archers in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire who get together regularly to train and…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Cotteswold/
- Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/CotteswoldMA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotteswoldma/
- Coach Name: Cora Moore
Clubs / Gloucestershire / Popular
Friendly, fun and supportive Horseback Archery Club covering Edinburgh and Lothian areas of Scotland. Membership and Club training and events available.
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BHAA.ELMA
Dragon Mounted Archers is a new club which covers mainly Ceredigion but also Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire borders. We hold regular mounted and ground sessions with…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dragonmountedarchers/
- Coach Name: Claire Hall, Jen Anderson, Robbyn Wilmott
A brand new club in County Durham, bringing the fantastic sport of Horseback Archery to the North East of England. Club sessions held monthly at…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/durhammountedarchers
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/durhammountedarchers/
- Coach Name: Emily Massey
FHA is a small friendly club for Horseback Archery in the Forest of Dean (Monmouthshire). We have training sessions and enter friendly competitions and challenges,…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/foresthorsebackarchers
- Coach Name: Alex Austin
Club based near Jedburgh Scottish Borders. We are a club with 10 or more regular attendees, horses provided by local stunt team, we often have…
- Are horses available for hire?: Yes
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/horsebackarcheryscotland
- Coach Name: Bethany Martin
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Coach Name: Emily Massey
A newly established club operating in Essex under International representative head coach Katie Phillips. All are welcome to join regardless if you’ve never shot a…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/essex_horse_archers?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA==
- Coach Name: Katie Phillips
Hi, I’m the freelance Horseback Archery coach for South of Scotland. I offer group clinics at a number of locations, Private Tuition, Summer Camps or…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090885636845
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/valkyrie_mounted_archery?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==
- Coach Name: Lauran Evans
CVHA is a not-for-profit club that aims for quality coaching in a safe environment at a reasonable cost for club members. Francesca is the club’s…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ClydeValleyHorseArchery
- Coach Name: Francesca Nunn
Based in Suffolk, we’re a small group of enthusiastic equestrians, who thoroughly enjoy learning more about the history and cultural significance of horseback archery; whilst…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094019418870
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/alphamstone_arrows?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
- Coach Name: Simon Harding
New freelance coach based in Essex. Fully insured, First Aid and DBS/Safeguarding certified. Can teach anyone on their own horses at majority of venues with…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093796255013
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiephillips_horsebackarchery/?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA%3D%3D
- Coach Name: Katie Phillips
Freelance Intermediate Horseback Archery Coach with over ten years experience in horseback archery. Alex gained her club coach qualification in 2017 and went on to…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AlexAustinHorsebackArchery
- Coach Name: Alex Austin
Based in South East Wales, covering Wales and The West Counties
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Coach Name: Fiona Hunt
Small club based in South Wales, welcomes to all with regular ground and mounted sessions taking place.
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Coach Name: Fiona Hunt
A British Horseback Archery Association affiliated club located in Dumfriesshire. A place where like minded people can learn more about Horseback Archery. Held at different…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550942257447&mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Coach Name: Lauran Evans- Valkyrie Mounted Archery
Hello, we are the Northumbrian Mounted Archers. We meet at our main location at Rhino Arena in Colwell once a month. We do ridden session…
- Are horses available for hire?: No
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090885636845
- Coach Name: Valkyrie Mounted Archery
BHAA support to set up a new club
If you’re interested in setting up a Horseback Archery Club or if you’d like to become an Affiliated School then please do get in touch (britishhorsebackarchery@gmail.com).
Clubs are set up by a minimum of 3 people and have access to the following benefits:
- Can apply for a start-up grant (~£450 worth of equipment)
- Club has recognition as an entity separate from the individuals e.g. the Club can handle its own finances
- Mutual support network across the country
Affiliated Schools
Affiliated Schools are existing riding schools where you can learn horseback archery on a riding school horse, take BHAA qualifications and gradings. They also benefit from:
- Support from the BHAA on matters related to horseback archery
- Promotion by the BHAA via the website, facebook group and newsletter to secure new regular clients or for training events and competitions
- Non-BHAA members can access lower pricing for grading
If you are interested in becoming a BHAA affiliate riding school then please contact us at britishhorsebackarchery@gmail.com