BHAA launches an exciting events programme for 2022

The BHAA is pleased to announce our largest ever programme of events. We have tried to include something for everyone. This year’s events are all based at New Leaf Triangle, and we are extremely grateful to Troy Shaw and his team for hosting the BHAA.

The events are now open for booking on the BHAA website and below is a summary of the dates and events.

Junior training camp

1 August – 3 August
A three-day training camp aimed at the under 21s, more details of the programme to follow.

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Junior & Young Rider National Championships

4 August – 6 August
National Championships Junior and Young Rider as defined in the IHAA rules
Raid 123, Tower 90 and a 4 run Mamluk

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Festival of Horseback Archery

22 August – 25 August
An extravaganza of horseback archery, ground coaching, Tower, Raid and Polish Prelim +, skills at arms, arrow making workshop, full programme, pub ride and an ice cream van.

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Senior National Championships

26 August – 28 August
Friday 26th August
We 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.

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FAQs

How many spaces are available for each event?

We plan for six people at the youth events and eighteen people at the senior events. We can accommodate a few more people, but book early to reserve a space.

I am relatively new to Horseback Archery. Are these events appropriate to me?

Yes the training camp and festival have sessions planned for those new to Horseback Archery. To compete in the Senor Nationals, you must hold your Intermediate Horseback Archer qualifications. All the classes are at the canter, except for inclusive horseback archery runs.

Do the costs seem to be higher than in previous years?

We have decided that we should pay coaches at the same rate as Pony Club, this means that some events are more expensive, but our coaches work very hard and we should pay them the going rate for the job otherwise they might as well do pony club camps instead.

I notice that the Festival of Horseback Archery includes a Polish Prelim + track, will this be safe?

This is one of the first times the BHAA has offered Polish tracks. Our intention is to start simple, with only a few curves and a few different types of shots, such as long-range shots. Riding this track will be subject to a rider assessment and appropriate training, with options to give it a go in walk or trot for less experienced archers. At this stage we have not completed the risk assessment so we cannot guarantee that we will run thistrack for sure.

Are hire horses available for these events?

We don’t have any hire horses at the venue but contact your friends to see if you can loan, share or borrow a horse?

BHAA launches an exciting events programme for 2022

Junior training camp

Junior & Young Rider National Championships

Festival of Horseback Archery

Senior National Championships

FAQs

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