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Can You Really Learn Archery Online - and Where the Limits Are?
Learning archery online is possible — but only up to a point. Online training works best for building a solid technical foundation. You can learn shooting form, understand alignment, develop consistency and follow structured exercises at your own pace. In many cases, this is more efficient than occasional in-person lessons, simply because you can repeat and revisit the material as often as needed. However, there are clear limitations. Archery is a physical skill. Small detail
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2 days ago1 min read


How Do You Train a Horse for Mounted Archery?
Training a horse for mounted archery is not about teaching it to tolerate shooting. It’s about building the right foundation first. A horse that is relaxed, balanced, and responsive without rein contact will always be easier to train than one that relies on the rider’s hands for control. This is where the process starts. Before introducing any equipment, the horse should be able to: move calmly in all gaits maintain rhythm without rein contact respond to seat and voice aids W
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3 days ago2 min read


🏔️ Mounted Archery Course in Lapland – March 2026
From March 5–8, 2026, I taught a mounted archery course in Rovaniemi, Finland, organized by Ranch Kuulas. The course gathered a large group of participants, combining structured training with a relaxed and social atmosphere. Alongside focused practice, there was plenty of shared enjoyment throughout the camp. It was a pleasure to work with such a great group and see both progress and good team spirit develop over the days.
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4 days ago1 min read


🏔️ Challenge Accepted Camp in Lapland – February 2026
From February 19–22, 2026, the Challenge Accepted camp took place in Rovaniemi, Finland, organized by Ranch Kuulas. This sport-focused camp brought together a highly committed group of archers, ready to push their limits and take on new challenges. The level of focus and determination throughout the camp was exceptional. It was rewarding to guide such a strong group and see how well they rose to each challenge.
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4 days ago1 min read


🏹 Mounted Archery Course in Canada – August 2025
From August 15–17, 2025, I taught a mounted archery course in Alberta, Canada, in collaboration with Northern Lights Horseback Archery Club. The course brought together a large and engaged group of participants, creating a strong and positive training atmosphere throughout the weekend. It was great to work with such a motivated group. The energy and openness within the group made the training both productive and enjoyable.
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4 days ago1 min read


New Online Course: Archery Horse Training — From Basics to Performance
A new online course is now available, focused on training a horse for mounted archery from the first steps to a reliable performance level. This course is built on over 10 years of experience and over a hundred horses. It provides a clear, step-by-step system showing both what to do — and what to avoid. Instead of showing only finished results, this course focuses on the actual process. The material includes real training situations with over 10 different horses. You will see
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5 days ago1 min read


Online Courses Updated – New Material Now Available
Our Online Courses have just been fully updated with brand new video material. All lessons have been re-filmed to make them clearer, more detailed, and easier to follow — whether you're just starting out or refining your technique. The courses now include over 45 new videos, covering: Basic fundamentals Advanced shooting Focused exercises Introduction to Slavic technique Introduction to Thumb technique The goal is simple: to give you a structured, step-by-step way to improve
annijauhiainen
Apr 31 min read


APP LAUNCH: Multisport Training Diary by North Arrow
A training diary built for sports that don’t fit into templates After years of tracking training in Excel, I finally reached a point where it was clear: this needed to exist as an app. Most training diary apps work well for mainstream sports, but once training becomes more specific, discipline-based metrics and flexibility quickly run out. For six years, Excel was the only option because it allowed me to track exactly what mattered — but it was far from practical, especially
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Jan 151 min read


🏹 Thumb Draw or Slavic Draw – Which Style Should You Learn?
If you’ve watched horseback archers from around the world, you’ve probably noticed that not everyone shoots the same way. Some use the Mediterranean technique — pulling the string with three fingers under or around the arrow — while others shoot using the thumb draw or the Slavic draw , each with their own rhythm and mechanics. All three are powerful and proven, but thumb and Slavic draws stand out for their speed, precision, and adaptability in horseback archery. So which
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Nov 27, 20252 min read


🏹 How to Start Horseback Archery
You’ve seen the videos — riders galloping fast, arrows flying with perfect rhythm. It looks wild, free, maybe even impossible.But here’s the truth: anyone can start horseback archery , as long as it’s done with patience, structure, and respect for the horse. 🐎 1️⃣ Learn to Ride First — Properly Before you ever pick up a bow, you need to be a confident and independent rider . That means being able to: 🌀 control your horse calmly and effectively in walk, trot, and canter 🪶 k
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Nov 20, 20252 min read


Join Team North Arrow: Elevate Your Horseback Archery Skills 🌍
Become Part of an International Coaching Team I’m excited to announce that I’m taking a few new students to Team North Arrow! This is a unique opportunity for dedicated horseback archers. Our coaching is available online and spans the globe. Who We’re Looking For I seek riders who meet specific criteria: Experience : You should already have some experience in horseback archery. Competitive Goals : You must have aspirations at the national or international level. Commitment :
annijauhiainen
Oct 20, 20251 min read


🐴🏹 Mounted Archery Camp in Jämsä – July 24–27, 2025
The mounted archery camp in Jämsä, Finland, held from July 24–27, 2025, was dedicated to skill development, with a friendly competition...
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Aug 11, 20251 min read


🏔️ Mounted Archery Camps in Lapland – July 2025
In July 2025, two mounted archery camps were held in the stunning Lapland region: General Camp (July 10–13, 2025) This camp provided...
annijauhiainen
Aug 11, 20251 min read


🐴🏹Mounted Archery Course in Poland – July 2, 2025
On July 2, 2025, I taught a mounted archery course in Warsaw, Poland, in collaboration with Ranczo Malejodlo . The course offered...
annijauhiainen
Aug 11, 20251 min read


🏹 Archery Course in Germany – June 24, 2025
The archery course held near Munich on June 24, 2025, in collaboration with Pferd und Bogen and Hannah Erndl, was a success. The evening...
annijauhiainen
Aug 11, 20251 min read


🏹 Archery Course in Switzerland – May 28, 2025
The archery course in Bern, Switzerland, on May 28, 2025, in collaboration with Erlebnishof Moossee , was a successful and rewarding...
annijauhiainen
Aug 11, 20251 min read
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