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Mounted Archery Lessons

With Celeste Oshinsky & Creek Side Horse Park

WHAT IS MOUNTED ARCHERY?

The sport of mounted archery has been growing, with competitions starting to appear around the globe. The rules and setup often differ depending on where you are in the world, but the general concepts stay the same. 

There is typically a designated track that the mounted archer must follow. Along the track, targets are setup on the side at a specified distance from the track. These targets are often setup at various angles so that the archer has to shoot facing forward, sideways, or backwards. Scores are given based on where the archer hits the target with their arrows. Some competitions also award bonus points based on how quickly they clear the track.

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Lessons for New & Experienced Shooters

New to Mounted Archery

If you’ve never done mounted archery, we’ll get your started!

We’ll start on the ground and go over the equipment used in mounted archery. Its different than traditional archery, so we’ll start here even if you have some archery experience already.

From there, we’ll cover how to load the bow, draw, aim, and release. You’ll be hitting the targets in no time! Then we’ll have you step it up a notch and walk (and maybe even run!) down the track to practice shooting while moving.

Then, it’s time to get on our horses and apply everything you’ve learned!

Previous Mounted Archery Experience

For those who’ve learned the basics of load, draw, aim, and release — we’ll start building on those foundations.

Specifically what we cover will depend on where you’re at in your mounted archery journey, but lesson topics could include:

  • Proper technique and form to help with consistency
  • Sighting and mental techniques to help with accuracy
  • Loading and drawing techniques to help with speed

We’ll start on the ground to focus on the techniques and concepts, and then saddle up the horses to practice applying them when mounted.

Event Information

All mounted archery lessons are held at Creek Side Horse Park in conjunction with the mounted archery competitions. Lessons will be held the day before the competitions. While not required, new mounted archers are encouraged to participate in the competitions as well! Competitions are low stress and all participants are very encouraging and helpful to new comers. Celeste will also be there to help you through and ensure you have fun!

Lesson Dates & Times

Wed, June 14th, 4PM – 6PM
Fri, July 21st, 4PM – 6PM
Fri, August 25th 4PM – 6PM

Location

Creekside Horse Park
7369 Mottice Dr SE
Waynesburg, OH 44688

Pricing

All lessons are $50 per lesson
See registration paperwork for additional pricing for competitions

Meet the Instructor

Growing up with an interest in the Medieval Ages as well as loving characters like Green Arrow (DC Comics), Hawkeye (Marvel Comics), and Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games), Celeste picked up a bow an arrow as soon as she was old enough to be allowed on the range.

In addition to participating in mounted archery competitions, she is also a member of the Ohio Archers Association and competes in various archery competitions with participants from all over the state.

Meet the Host

Creek Side Horse Park is a 450 acre facility offering a 300 meter mounted archery track, certified obstacle course, 120×180 outdoor arena, and private trails. Sign up for one of our events or come on one of our open days to experience the park!

The parking is endless here! Currently all camping is primitive, but you are allowed to run generators. We have tie lines available at the campsites as well as a few open air stalls. There are also very nice areas that will accommodate corrals as long as they are safe. There is water in camp for your horses.

Event Registration

To register for mounted archery lessons, please use the event registration form linked below. Check the box under the Celeste Friday Lessons for the event day/weekend you wish to register for.

All events are group lessons, but contents of each session will be determined by skill levels of participants, meaning that you are free to participate in just one or up to all three!

Participation in the competitions are encouraged as well! They’re a great way to get some additional practice and have fun! There are three different classes (competition levels) available:

  • Walk/Trot – best for people and/or horses new to mounted archery
  • Adult Canter – best for those who are comfortable shooting at a walk/trot but are new to shooting at the canter
  • Open Canter – best for those who are comfortable shooting at the canter

If you decide to participate in the competition, check the appropriate boxes:

  • Select the all inclusive option in the second column or select the specific items desired from the third column. 
  • Select the appropriate class (walk/trot, adult canter, or open canter)
    • If the participants is 18 or older, make the selection in the “Adult” column
    • If the participant is under 18, make the selection in the “Youth” column
  • Add up the total based on the selected items in that row and write it in the last column

Event Registration Form: Mounted Archery Lessons & Competition 2023 Entry Form and Waiver

Questions? Get in Touch with Celeste!