2026 Events and Clinics
2026 is shaping up to be just as jam-packed a year as 2025 was for the Riding With Sticks Team! We've updated our handy calendar to keep track of clinics we are hosting and events we are performing at. Details will be added as they become available, so make sure to check in regularly, and follow us on Facebook for all the updates!
January 2026
22 - 23 January 2026 - Horse Archery Clinic - Returning Student Focussed - Macclesfield (MELBOURNE) Vic - Mid Week Equest | Competition Details
24 - 25 January 2026 - Horse Archery Clinic - Beginner Focussed - Macclesfield (MELBOURNE) Vic - Equest | Competition Details
31 Jan - 1 Feb - SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR CLINIC - Trollspeilet - A complete approach to horsmanship, biomechanics and riding for war - Equest | Competition Details
February 2026
7 - 9 February - Horse Archery Clinic and Skill at Arms Combined Clinic - New Norfolk (HOBART) Tasmania - Equest | Competition Details
7 - 8 February - Horse Archery Clinic - Sommersby NSW (CENTRAL COAST) -Equest | Competition Details
14 - 15 February - Baroque Horse Festival, Kryal Castle - Ballarat VIC - A festival dedicated to the wonderful baroque horse breeds of which we own many, with performances by Riding With Sticks and many others.
Follow the Kryal Castle Facebook Page for details and updates
16 - 18 February - Horse Archery Clinic and Skill at Arms Combined Clinic - Kryal Castle BALLARAT VIC Equest | Competition Details
28 Feb - 1 March - Horse Archery Clinic - Muswellbrook NSW- Equest | Competition Details
March 2026
28 Feb - 1 March - Horse Archery Clinic - Muswellbrook NSW - Equest | Competition Details
7 - 8 March - Horse Archery Clinic - Camden NSW - Equest | Competition Details
14 - 15 March - Call to Arms NSW Muster - an immersive reenactment event - follow the Call to Arms 1470 page on Facebook to see what its about and get updates
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bn8rrCckU/
21 - 22 March 2026 - Horse Archery Clinic - Mandalong NSW (LOWER HUNTER/NEWCASTLE REGION) - Equest | Competition Details
28 - 29 March 2026 - Aussie Bow Camp 1 - TBC
April 2026
5 April - Jousting at Bundanoon Highland Gathering - Bundanoon Highland Gathering | April 5th 2025
9 - 11 April 2026 - NSW and ACT State Horse Archery Championships
18 - 19 - Horse Archery Clinic - Rouse Hill (SYDNEY) NSW - Equest | Competition Details
26 April - Skill at Arms Clinic - Camden (SYNDEY) NSW - Equest | Competition Details
May 2026
3 May - TARAGO MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Tarago NSW - An event we run under our event management side (RL DND Events) this fun local medieval faire has a lovely atmosphere and more entertainment than you could dream about. Featuring Australia's only historical lance joust and a fantastic array of displays both mounted and otherwise you don't want to miss this one.
16 - 17 May - BLACKTOWN MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Blacktown NSW - Run by Blacktown City Council, the RWS team provides the main arena entertainment joust over the course of the weekend. This low-cost event for the public is a great reason to visit Blacktown, and of course, see us do our thing!
January 2026
22 - 23 January 2026 - Horse Archery Clinic - Returning Student Focussed - Macclesfield (MELBOURNE) Vic - Mid Week Equest | Competition Details
24 - 25 January 2026 - Horse Archery Clinic - Beginner Focussed - Macclesfield (MELBOURNE) Vic - Equest | Competition Details
31 Jan - 1 Feb - SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR CLINIC - Trollspeilet - A complete approach to horsmanship, biomechanics and riding for war - Equest | Competition Details
February 2026
7 - 9 February - Horse Archery Clinic and Skill at Arms Combined Clinic - New Norfolk (HOBART) Tasmania - Equest | Competition Details
7 - 8 February - Horse Archery Clinic - Sommersby NSW (CENTRAL COAST) -Equest | Competition Details
14 - 15 February - Baroque Horse Festival, Kryal Castle - Ballarat VIC - A festival dedicated to the wonderful baroque horse breeds of which we own many, with performances by Riding With Sticks and many others.
Follow the Kryal Castle Facebook Page for details and updates
16 - 18 February - Horse Archery Clinic and Skill at Arms Combined Clinic - Kryal Castle BALLARAT VIC Equest | Competition Details
28 Feb - 1 March - Horse Archery Clinic - Muswellbrook NSW- Equest | Competition Details
March 2026
28 Feb - 1 March - Horse Archery Clinic - Muswellbrook NSW - Equest | Competition Details
7 - 8 March - Horse Archery Clinic - Camden NSW - Equest | Competition Details
14 - 15 March - Call to Arms NSW Muster - an immersive reenactment event - follow the Call to Arms 1470 page on Facebook to see what its about and get updates
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bn8rrCckU/
21 - 22 March 2026 - Horse Archery Clinic - Mandalong NSW (LOWER HUNTER/NEWCASTLE REGION) - Equest | Competition Details
28 - 29 March 2026 - Aussie Bow Camp 1 - TBC
April 2026
5 April - Jousting at Bundanoon Highland Gathering - Bundanoon Highland Gathering | April 5th 2025
9 - 11 April 2026 - NSW and ACT State Horse Archery Championships
18 - 19 - Horse Archery Clinic - Rouse Hill (SYDNEY) NSW - Equest | Competition Details
26 April - Skill at Arms Clinic - Camden (SYNDEY) NSW - Equest | Competition Details
May 2026
3 May - TARAGO MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Tarago NSW - An event we run under our event management side (RL DND Events) this fun local medieval faire has a lovely atmosphere and more entertainment than you could dream about. Featuring Australia's only historical lance joust and a fantastic array of displays both mounted and otherwise you don't want to miss this one.
16 - 17 May - BLACKTOWN MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Blacktown NSW - Run by Blacktown City Council, the RWS team provides the main arena entertainment joust over the course of the weekend. This low-cost event for the public is a great reason to visit Blacktown, and of course, see us do our thing!
Please note - all listed prices are starting prices for services. Additional fees may be incurred in the event of travel, additional equipment and horse hire.
Demonstrations and Shows
A$0.00
Riding With Sticks can provide demonstrations and shows for public and private events.
All pricing will be based on the individual requirements, so please contact us to discuss options.
Clinic - 1 Day Rider
A$250.00
Full participation as a ridden participant for a single day at the relevant clinic
Clinic - 2 Day Rider
A$360.00
Full participation as a ridden participant for both days at the relevant clinic.
Horse Hire Fee - Full Event *plus travel costs
A$260.00
Horse Hire for two days at the relevant clinic.
Clinic - 2 Day Ground Shooter
A$165.00
Full clinic participation as a ground participant only (not riding). This involves participation in the morning ground archery sessions of each day only (finished approximately 1230pm each day). All ground shooters are welcome to remain on site for the duration of the event as a fence sitter.
Fence Sitter - per day
A$30.00
Please indicate number in attendance for safety and management reasons.
Clinic - 1 Day Ground Shooter
A$130.00
1 day clinic participation as a ground participant only (not riding). This involves participation in the morning ground archery sessions of each day only (finished approximately 1230pm each day). All ground shooters are welcome to remain on site for the duration of the event as a fence sitter.
Private Lesson 1hr
A$100.00
Riding With Sticks offers private lessons in horse archery, skill at arms and the basics of riding. Each lesson can be customised to suit the rider and their horse.
Please contact us before booking a private lesson to confirm availability.
Please note - all listed prices are starting prices for services. Additional fees may be incurred in the event of travel, additional equipment and horse hire.