High Point awards to those coming to a min of 3 of the 4 competitions!
(September is just s fun day and handing out high point awards, not included in high point tally)
Creek Side Mounted Archery Safety meetings - practice day before each event
Be Sure to check out the Creek Side Mounted Archers Facebook Page for the most up to date calendar and if there would be any cancelations due to weather.
(September is just s fun day and handing out high point awards, not included in high point tally)
Creek Side Mounted Archery Safety meetings - practice day before each event
Be Sure to check out the Creek Side Mounted Archers Facebook Page for the most up to date calendar and if there would be any cancelations due to weather.
Join us for the Mounted Archery Clinic!
Mounted Archery Competitions
To encourage beginners ~ Walk/Trot & Canter Classes available at competitions & also ground competition with traditional bows.
Friday is practice day, gates open at 7am with reservations only.
Natasha Hockaden Mini Clinic 1pm - 5pm
Safety meeting at 6p if everyone is there, or in the am Saturday
Saturday & Sunday competition 9am Start. Canter classes then Walk trot
Natasha will have equipment for rent at the clinics and events, be sure to make reservations for them
Costume Contest at Saturdays Competition!
To encourage beginners ~ Walk/Trot & Canter Classes available at competitions & also ground competition with traditional bows.
Friday is practice day, gates open at 7am with reservations only.
Natasha Hockaden Mini Clinic 1pm - 5pm
Safety meeting at 6p if everyone is there, or in the am Saturday
Saturday & Sunday competition 9am Start. Canter classes then Walk trot
Natasha will have equipment for rent at the clinics and events, be sure to make reservations for them
Costume Contest at Saturdays Competition!
Classes Saturday & Sunday - Awards Sunday after competition
Mounted Archery
Mounted Archery
Practice Days
See our calendar, any Open day listed at Creek Side Horse park, we will have the Archery course open.
Park passes are good for all open practice days on the course.
**Keep watch on the calendar, we will have an archery instructor on Fridays for lessons at the event weekends
New to Mounted Archery
BOWS
Most local stores in our area only carry traditional bows with arrow rests, a bow with out a arrow rest in needed.
There are links to websites on mountedarchery.org that sell Horse Bows that are very useful.
ANY traditional bow that does not have a arrow rest is allowed. It will be your preference on style and size. Shorter bows are easier to handle then the long ones. (Except PVC bows, they are not permitted due to safety)
ARROWS
Can buy from just about any archery store.
When you buy arrows, be sure to get them to fit your needed length. Too short of arrows can cause you to shoot your hand that is holding the bow** Do not just use anyone's arrows, but sure they are not drawn past the bow when shooting.
Use Feathered fletching's, not plastic. The feathers will glide past your hand, plastic will cut your hand**
Blunt tips only
Colors, plastic, wood - all personal preference - Advised to use bright colors to help find your arrows when target is missed
QUIVER
Any style quiver that is attached to the person will work. It is not recommended to use quivers attached to the horse.
Back quivers, side quivers and leg quivers are all common. Most men with a longer draw length normally prefer the leg quiver. Most women with a shorter draw length prefer the side quivers. See what works best for you.
GLOVES
This is a personal preference whether you use them our not.
DRESS CODE
You can wear anything to the competitions right now. We highly encourage the Mongolian outfits, we will have an award for best dressed at each event! Horses can be dressed as well but not required.
**Come to our Club meetings the Friday before the competitions or any of the open days and we can help you in getting set up for mounted archery.**