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. A B C D E F G 1 Festival of Horseback Archery Sponsored by BHAA 2 Mon 22 Aug – Thu 25 AugNew Leaf Triangle, ScalfordMelton Mowbray 3 Day 1: arrival and settling in 4 22nd August 2022 5 TIME Group 1: Beginners Group 2: Club Horseback Archers Group 3: Intermediate Horseback Archers 6 9:00-9:30 Arrival and setting up 7 10:00-10:30 Muster and briefing 8 10:30-10:45 Break Break Break 9 10:45-11:15 Ground Introduction to HBA Ground Shooting Warm Up Ground Shooting Warm Up 10 11:15-11:45 Ground Introduction to HBA Ground Shooting Warm Up Ground Shooting Warm Up 11 11:45-1:15 Lunch Lunch Lunch 12 1:15-1:45 Riding for Horseback Archery Riding assessment Raid Track warm up Arrow collection on track 13 1:45-2:15 Riding for Horseback Archery Riding assessment Arrow collection on track Raid Track warm up 14 2:15-2:30 Break Break Break 15 2:30-3:00 Introduction to shooting from a horse in walk Tower warm up Arrow collection on track 16 3:00-3:30 Introduction to shooting from a horse in walk Arrow collection on track Tower warm up […]

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 90 4 run Skirmish. Price

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) FULLY BOOKED – please email the BHAA if you would like to be put on the waiting list with subject “FAO Becca Sweetman”

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 1500 Full 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.

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

Fully booked: please contact Becca Sweetman via the BHAA if you’d like to be added to the waiting list

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

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)

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)

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.

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.