Unique Sport for Anyone with a Brave Heart
BRITISH HORSEBACK ARCHERY ASSOCIATION
The British Horseback Archery Association aims to promote participation, standards, access and success in regional, national and international competitions. It is a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members and operated by a board of unpaid Directors elected by the membership.
British Horseback Archery Membership Options
You may select one of the following options:
Full riding membership
This level is for adults full participating in the sport of horseback archery. It includes:
- Public Liability Insurance for HBA (see insurance page for more details on the conditions)
- Support from a friendly community of horseback archers across the UK
- Eligible to apply for the GB Team for IHAA competitions
- Eligible for BHAA qualifications
- Discounted rate for IHAA grading
- Access to BHAA Club training sessions & competitions
- Attend the AGM + vote for Directors & Committee members
- <30s can apply for the Youth Grant to support their training
- Support the BHAA in its aim to grow the sports of horseback archery across the UK
By joining you agree to accept our Code of Conduct.
Your membership starts on the day of joining and lasts for 12 months. It will automatically renew after 12 months unless you cancel before the renewal date.
Junior, students or those with a disability
This level is for Junior (<18), students (in higher education) or those with a disability. It includes:
- Public Liability Insurance for HBA (see insurance page for more details on the conditions)
- Support from a friendly community of horseback archers across the UK
- Eligible to apply for the GB Team for IHAA competitions
- Eligible for BHAA qualifications
- Discounted rate for IHAA grading
- Access to BHAA Club training sessions & competitions
- Attend the AGM + vote for Directors & Committee members
- <30s can apply for the Youth Grant to support their training
- Support the BHAA in its aim to grow the sports of horseback archery across the UK
By joining you agree to accept our Code of Conduct
Your membership starts immediately and lasts for 12 months from the date of joining. It will automatically renew in 12 months unless you cancel before the renewal date.
Ground/Non Riding Membership
This level is for all supporters of the BHAA who do not ride. It includes:
- Public Liability Insurance for ground shooting (see insurance page for more details on the conditions)
- Support from a friendly community of horseback archers across the UK
- Eligible for Club Archer and RSO BHAA qualifications
- Eligible for IHAA judging qualifications
- Eligible for BHAA Ground Gradings
- Access to BHAA Club ground training sessions & competitions
- Attend the AGM + vote for Directors & Committee members
- Support the BHAA in its aim to grow the sports of horseback archery across the UK
By joining you agree to accept our Code of Conduct
Your membership starts immediately and lasts for 12 months from the date of joining. It will automatically renew in 12 months unless you cancel before the renewal date.
Family Membership
This level is for up to 1 adults and 3 children/juniors fully participating in the sport of horseback archery. It includes:
- Public Liability Insurance for HBA (see insurance page for more details on the conditions)
- Support from a friendly community of horseback archers across the UK
- Eligible to apply for the GB Team for IHAA competitions
- Eligible for BHAA qualifications
- Discounted rate for IHAA grading
- Access to BHAA Club training sessions & competitions
- Attend the AGM + vote for Directors & Committee members
- Support the BHAA in its aim to grow the sport of horseback archery across the UK
By joining you agree to accept our Code of Conduct.
Your membership starts on the day of joining and lasts for 12 months. It will automatically renew after 12 months unless you cancel before the renewal date.
A Local, Regional and International Sport and Community Open to People of all Backgrounds.
Local Clubs
The BHAA has a growing number of volunteer-run horseback archery clubs across the UK ideal for people who have access to a horse.
Riding Centres
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.
Purposes of the British Horseback Archery Association
The British Horseback Archery Association is a Not for Profit organisation owned by its members. Its purposes are:
- To promote participation in Horseback Archery
- To promote and improve standards and safety of horseback archery for riders and horses.
- To promote acces to horseback archery
- To promote horseback archery competitions and events.
- To encourage and promote success in international competitions
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Horseback Archery for all the Family
You only need two things to participate in horseback archery: a willingness to try something new and the determination to master a new skill. Our membership is diverse: people from all backgrounds, of all ages and genders. The sport is so difficult that we celebrate any success with gusto.
Is it a difficult sport? Yes, it can be but it’s tremendous fun and you improve quickly.
Will anyone criticise me if I can’t hit the target? No, but we will all cheer if you hit something.
Can I participate if I cannot shoot a bow and arrow? Yes, we can quickly teach you the basic skills.
Interested in learning more?
If you would like to learn more about Horseback archery, join a club, take our qualifications, participate in our local, national and international competitions then you should join the British Horseback Archery Association.