BHAA

2024 Grassroots Championships
2024-08-07 08:00 - 2024-08-09 19:00 UTC | Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show Field, Lower Lane, Longridge, PR3 3SQ, United Kingdom
The 2024 Grassroots Championships.

Walk Tracks:Arena30 WalkUtah QuadCanter Tracks:Short Track Raid 1-3Tower 60

Entries have already been filled for this competition.

2024 British National Championships
2024-08-07 08:00 - 2024-08-09 19:00 | Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show Field, Lower Lane, Longridge, PR3 3SQ, United Kingdom
The 2024 British Horseback Archery National Championships.

Tracks:Raid 233SkirmishTower 90

Entries have already been filled for this competition.

2024 Pre-Nationals Camp
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-06 18:00 | Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show Field, Lower Lane, Longridge, PR3 3SQ, United Kingdom
A 2 day camp with BHAA Advanced coach and Nemethy Accredited Trainer, Emily Massey, of EJM Horseback Archery, to hone your skills prior to the 2024 British National Championships.

Please note that places for this camp have already been filled, but if you would like to join the waiting list, please contact Emily directly at ejmhorsebackarchery@gmail.com.

Hunt track training event
2024-05-19 09:00 - 2024-05-20 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
Following requests from members we’re really excited to offer our first ever Hunt track training event.

Emily Massey, Advanced BHAA Coach, will be teaching

Thanks to KoME for hosting, giving the opportunity to attend either with your own horse or to rent one from KoME.

Christoph Riders Camp
2024-04-18 09:00 - 2024-04-20 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
We’re bringing in a world class coach to support the development of existing and potential GB team members.

Applications took place in December and all spaces have been filled.

If you didn’t apply and you’d like to be added to the waiting list then please email the BHAA.

Christoph Coaches Camp
2024-04-15 09:00 - 2024-04-17 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
We’re bringing in a world class coach to help raise the standard of coaching in the UK.

Applications took place in December and all spaces have been filled.

If you didn’t apply and you’d like to be added to the waiting list then please email the BHAA.

KoME Grading: 24-25th September
2023-09-24 09:30 - 2023-09-25 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
2 days of IHAA grading sessions: practice in the morning & grading in the afternoon

Monday: Tower 90 trackTuesday: Raid 2-3-3 track

Max 8 people (riding in 2 groups of 4)

KoME Grading: 18-19th September
2023-09-18 09:30 - 2023-09-19 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom

National Championships
2023-07-28 09:30 - 2023-07-30 15:00 | New Leaf Triangle, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4LP, United Kingdom
Friday 28th JulyWe are planning to run a practice and training day on Friday for competitors before the Nationals, this is mandatory on safety grounds for all competitors. It means the horse can settle into the environment.

Saturday 29th and Sunday 28th July

Raid 233 competition,

Tower 90

4 run Skirmish.

Christoph Nemethy Riders Camp
2023-04-03 09:00 - 2023-04-04 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
Fully booked: please contact Becca Sweetman via the BHAA if you’d like to be added to the waiting list

Christoph Nemethy: Coaches Camp
2023-03-31 09:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom

Saturnalia Spectacular
2023-01-29 09:00 - 15:30 | CCR equestrian, CCR equestrian, Naas lane,, Gloucester,, GL40XA, United Kingdom
SummaryThis is a single day competition, there will be no horses to hire. CCR equestrian is an event centre with a 100m by 50m arena, high fences at each end. There will be 3 events:Walk/Trot (split & track TBC)Raid 1-2-3Slingshot 3The slingshot is a variation of the IHAA slingshot track, modified to fit better in an arena, additional time will be added to the par to allow safely turning (walk/trot permitted when turning but all shots must be taken from canter). Each class costs £23, or as a package for £60Rosettes and prizes to the victors, plus rosettes for the highest scoring iHBA participants in each class. As this event is being held in December challenges not usually faced by horseback archery competitions are presented, most likely in adverse weather. In the event of weather where it is deemed unsafe to proceed the decision will be taken as early as possible, no later than 72hrs in advance. If possible, the event may be rescheduled (with a likely date of the 19th of December) but this will be down to the organiser’s discretion. Refunds will be given where possible; it is expected that at least partial refunds (£20/per class) will be given if it is necessary to cancelInsufficient entries & late entries: in the event of insufficient entries the competition will not go ahead. A decision on this will be taken no later than the 10th of December. Running of the day:The event will begin at 9am with a safety briefing. Group start times for each event will be published closer to the event. A second safety briefing will take place specifically for competitors in the unique ‘slingshot’ event after the first 2 classes. HORSEBACK ARCHERY IS A RISK SPORT. IT IS EXPECTED THAT COMPETITIORS ONLY ENTER CLASSES FOR WHICH THEY ARE CAPABLE. The event is only open to BHAA members but there are no requirements for club affiliation. The event will take place in an arena where there are also jumps. These fences will have been removed from crucial areas but please be aware that this is not an empty field. The BHAA club horseback archer is required for all canter classes. IT IS DECEMBER, IT WILL BE COLD AND GET DARK QUICKLY. GENERAL FAFFING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. BRING LOTS OF LAYERS

Slingshot class track diagram (RIGHT). Arrows may be drawn from a quiver, belt or sash or from the hand. Primarily follows IHAA procedure as for slingshot 5 & 6

Coach Training - Scotland
2022-10-29 09:00 - 2022-10-30 16:00
2 days of training for Coaches Aimed at both those working towards Club Coach and those working towards Intermediate.Indoor school is booked for the following times, with non shooting training possible outside of those times– Saturday 29th October 0900 to 1100 and 1400 to 1600– Sunday 30th October 0900 to 1100 and 1300 to 1500Full agenda to be released once we have confirmation of attendees and can design the sessions accordingly.Please contact Becca Sweetman to confirm that there are spaces available before booking.

IHAA Grading at KoME
2022-09-19 09:00 - 2022-09-20 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
2 days of IHAA grading sessions: practice in the morning & grading in the afternoonMonday: Tower 90 trackTuesday: Raid 2-3-3 trackMax 8 people (riding in 2 groups of 4)FULLY BOOKED – please email the BHAA if you would like to be put on the waiting list with subject “FAO Becca Sweetman”

Senior National Championships
2022-08-26 10:00 - 2022-08-28 17:00 | New Leaf Triangle, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4LP, United Kingdom
National Championships

Programme

Friday 26th AugustWe are planning to run a practice and training day on Friday for competitors before the Nationals, this is mandatory on safety grounds for all competitors. It means the horse can settle into the environment.

Saturday 27th August and Sunday 28th

Raid 233 competition,Tower 904 run Skirmish.

Price

Festival of Horseback Archery
2022-08-22 10:00 - 2022-08-25 16:00 | New Leaf Triangle, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4LP, United Kingdom
An extravaganza of horseback archery, ground coaching, Tower, Raid and simple Hunt (no jumps), skills of arms, arrow making workshop, full programme TBA

Price

Indicative Programme (subject to change)

Below is the indicative timetable for the event. We are still at the early stages of planning so things may change, but this will give you an idea of our planned programme. The Hunt track will be simple, without jumps and will be subject to a rider assessment.

ABCDEFG1Festival of Horseback ArcherySponsored by BHAA2Mon 22 Aug – Thu 25 AugNew Leaf Triangle, ScalfordMelton Mowbray3Day 1: arrival and settling in 422nd August 20225TIMEGroup 1: BeginnersGroup 2: Club Horseback ArchersGroup 3: Intermediate Horseback Archers69:00-9:30Arrival and setting up 710:00-10:30Muster and briefing810:30-10:45BreakBreakBreak910:45-11:15Ground Introduction to HBAGround Shooting Warm UpGround Shooting Warm Up1011:15-11:45Ground Introduction to HBAGround Shooting Warm UpGround Shooting Warm Up1111:45-1:15LunchLunchLunch121:15-1:45Riding for Horseback Archery Riding assessment Raid Track warm upArrow collection on track 131:45-2:15Riding for Horseback Archery Riding assessment Arrow collection on trackRaid Track warm up142:15-2:30BreakBreakBreak152:30-3:00Introduction to shooting from a horse in walkTower warm upArrow collection on track 163:00-3:30Introduction to shooting from a horse in walkArrow collection on track Tower warm up173:30-3:45BreakBreakBreak183:45-4:15Arrow making workshopArrow making workshopArrow making workshop194:15-4:45Arrow making workshopArrow making workshopArrow making workshop204:45-5:002122Raid Day2323rd August 202224TIMEGroup 1: BeginnersGroup 2: Club Horseback ArchersGroup 3: Intermediate Horseback Archers259:00-9:30Muster and briefing269:30-10:30Warm up and ground workWarm up and ground workWarm up and ground work2710:30-10:45BreakBreakBreak2810:45-11:15Walk raid in the arenaRaid Track Practise Arrow collection on track 2911:15-11:45Walk raid in the arenaRaid Track Practise Arrow collection on track 3011:45-1:15LunchLunchLunch311:15-1:45Trot Raid in the arenaArrow collection on trackRaid Track Practise 321:45-2:15Trot Raid in the arenaArrow collection on trackRaid Track Practice 332:15-2:30BreakBreakBreak342:30-3:00Nocking techniques and practiseRaid Track GradingArrow collection on track 353:00-3:30Nocking techniques and practiseRaid Track GradingArrow collection on track 363:30-3:45BreakBreakBreak373:45-4:15Trot Raid in the arenaArrow collection on track Raid Track Grading384:15-4:45Trot Raid in the arenaArrow collection on track Raid Track Grading394:45-5:00404142Tower Day4324th August 202244TIMEGroup 1: BeginnersGroup 2: Club Horseback ArchersGroup 3: Intermediate Horseback Archers4522nd August 2022DATEDATE46TIMESession 1 LocationSession 2 LocationSession 3 Location479:00-9:30Muster and briefing489:30-10:30Tower Tactics4910:30-10:45BreakBreakBreak5010:45-11:15Walk / Trot TowerLong shot practise on the groundWill need a ground range as well at track 5111:15-11:45Walk / Trot TowerLong shot practise on the ground5211:45-1:15LunchLunchLunch531:15-1:45Long shot practise on the groundArrow collection on trackTower Track Practice 541:45-2:15Long shot practise on the groundArrow collection on trackTower Track Practise 552:15-2:30BreakBreakBreak562:30-3:00Nocking techniques and practiseTower Track Practise Arrow collection on track573:00-3:30Nocking techniques and practiseTower Track Practise Arrow collection on track583:30-3:45BreakBreakBreak593:45-4:15Skills at arms604:15-4:45Skills at arms614:45-5:00Skills at arms626364Hunt Day6525th August 202266TIMEGroup 1: BeginnersGroup 2: Club Horseback ArchersGroup 3: Intermediate Horseback Archers679:00-9:30Muster and briefing689:30-10:30Hunt rules6910:30-10:45BreakBreakBreak7010:45-11:15Hunt assessmentHunt assessmentHunt assessment7111:15-11:45Hunt assessmentGround Shooting Workshop Speed shooting a range7211:45-1:15LunchLunchLunch731:15-1:45Hunt track in walkRiding for hunt techniquesBreak741:45-2:15Hunt track in walkBreakRiding for hunt techniques752:15-2:30BreakBreakBreak762:30-3:00Riding the hunt track in canter or trotArrow collection773:00-3:30Riding the hunt track in canter or trotArrow collection783:30-3:45BreakBreakBreak793:45-4:15Arrow collectionRiding the hunt track in canter or trot804:15-4:45Arrow collectionRiding the hunt track in canter or trot814:45-5:00

Junior & Young Rider National Championships
2022-08-04 10:00 - 2022-08-06 17:00 | New Leaf Triangle, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4LP, United Kingdom
National Championships Junior and Young Rider as defined in the IHAA rules below

Child: Up to and including 13 years old.Junior: Up to and including 17 years old.Young Rider: 18 – 21 years old.Senior: 22 years or older.Masters: 50 years or older.For determining 2.1, a competitor’s age is the age they will turn that year.i.e. if a competitor turns 22 on 24th Oct 2020 they will count as 22 years old for all competitions in 2020, and must ride as a senior all year.It is permitted for an individual to move up an age grade if they wish, but this decision would be applicable for the whole year.(This applies only for child, junior and young rider, not for senior to masters).Where a competitor’s age category is not contested at a given competition they should ride in the nearest age group above theirs. They should return to their normal age category at subsequent competitions.Where records are contested, a rider’s age category counts as per 2.1 and 2.2.If an individual is competing “up an age grade” then it is possible for them to be awarded a record for their actual age group and/or for the age group they are competing in.Competitions for children will be run without timing rules. They must maintain the pace of canter or gallop, but they will not receive any points or penalties for speed; only target points and multi-hit bonuses (where applicable) will determine their score.

* Guidance on competitors nominating their age category (as per 2.3) will be published on the IHAA website

Junior training camp
2022-08-01 10:00 - 2022-08-03 17:00 | New Leaf Triangle, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4LP, United Kingdom
Training camp for juniors and young riders (under the age of 22)

Coaches training camp
2022-04-08 09:00 - 2022-04-09 17:00 | The Knights of Middle England and KOME Entertainment, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road,, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
Coach: Simon Harding, Advanced CoachTraining camp for those interested in their Club Coach or Intermediate Coach qualification. The group will include a mix of more experienced coaches who are aiming for their Intermediate qualification and a group of those who are interested in becoming a coach, who will use it as a part of their training, with the potential for those that are ready being signed off as a Club Coach.The BHAA would like to extend considerable thanks to the Knights of Middle England for their support in providing the facilities and horses for this training camp.If you haven’t already done so, please contact Becca (becca.sweetman@gmail.com) before signing up to confirm there are still spaces available.

Nationals
2021-08-20 00:00 - 2021-08-22 23:59 | New Leaf Triangle, Goadby Marwood, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4LP, United Kingdom
The BHAA Championships is the BHAA’s annual competition which has been running since 2010 and is effectively the UK’s horseback archery national championships.
We encourage as many members to participate as possible – those who have competed at the European Open and World Championships down to competent beginners. If oversubscribed, places will be offered based on applicants’ BHAA qualifications and IHAA grade. Horseback archery is a young sport in the UK and we want to include people of all abilities, including iHBA riders. The emphasis is very much on the pleasure of participation and celebrating our sport.
Unfortunately the 2020 Championships had to be cancelled due to Covid 19 but they were run again in August 2021 in Leicestershire, and will be held at the same venue in 2022.
