Challenge Accepted – Winter Horseback Archery Training Camp
Four days of training, challenge and focus in the snowy wilderness of Lapland.
Challenge Accepted – Winter Horseback Archery Training Camp
3 nights
max 10 participants
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Challenge yourself in the Arctic winter.
This four-day horseback archery training camp in Lapland combines riding, shooting, physical training and mental coaching in snowy landscapes near Rovaniemi.
Train with top European horseback archer Anni Jauhiainen, push beyond your limits and experience horseback archery in true winter conditions.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Four days of horseback archery training
- Ground archery practice sessions
- Physical morning workouts
- Mental coaching integrated into training
- Evening challenge activities
- Lunch during each training day
- Access to sauna facilities
- Small group training environment
- Accommodation option includes:
- Three nights accommodation in farmhouse rooms Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the camp Shared rooms (two participants per room)
- Description
- Itinerary
- Meeting points
- Pick-up
Item 1
Deep winter in Lapland creates an environment that naturally sharpens the mind.
Cold air, snow-covered forests and wide open winter landscapes strip away distractions and bring full focus to the present moment.
The Challenge Accepted Winter Training Camp is built around this environment.
Over four days, participants train horseback archery with one of Europe’s leading competitors and coaches, Anni Jauhiainen. Training combines mounted archery practice, ground archery sessions, physical exercises and mental coaching elements designed to strengthen focus and resilience.
Mounted training takes place outdoors on snowy tracks and fields, while ground archery sessions are held indoors in a warm training hall, allowing for comfortable technical practice even in freezing conditions.
The camp structure is intentionally varied. Alongside structured training sessions, participants take part in morning workouts and evening challenges designed to develop confidence, adaptability and mental strength.
Expect long days, cold air, laughter, frustration, breakthroughs and moments of deep focus.
And when the day ends, the sauna warms tired muscles while the Arctic sky stretches above the silent forest.
This camp is not designed to be easy.
It is designed to help you grow.
Instructor
The camp is led by Anni Jauhiainen, one of the most accomplished horseback archers in Europe.
Achievements include:
Two-time Finnish Champion (2022 & 2023)
Silver medalist at the European Championships (2022)
First female horseback archer in the world to achieve HA8 level
World record holder Certified mental coach (TKYO 2021)
Anni’s coaching style is calm, precise and supportive, helping each rider develop both technical skill and mental strength.
Item 2
Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation Arrival at Ranch Kuulas and introduction to the training environment. Participants meet the instructor, horses and training facilities. The first session focuses on warm-up exercises and preparing for the upcoming days. The evening ends with a shared dinner and introduction to the first challenge. Day 2 – Technique & Focus Morning physical workout followed by mounted horseback archery training. The afternoon focuses on technical ground archery practice in a warm indoor hall. Evening sauna and optional challenge session. Day 3 – Endurance & Challenge A full training day combining riding, shooting drills and advanced exercises. Participants work on adapting to winter conditions and developing consistency in their shooting. The evening includes a surprise challenge designed to test focus and resilience. Day 4 – Integration & Closing Final training session and review of the camp’s key lessons. Participants reflect on their progress and prepare to take their new skills back home. Departure in the afternoon.
Item 2
Our ranch is located Haukilammentie 189, 97530 Yli-Nampa, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Item 2
Please note: Transportation begins 60 minutes before departure. For this experience, we offer transportation to the following locations: Apukka resort Halo resort Arctic City Hotel Arctic Light Hotel Hotelli Aakenus Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi Rovaniemi Airport Rovaniemi city center Rovaniemi train station Santa Claus Holiday village Scandic Pohjanhovi Scandic Polar Scandic Rovaniemi City
What's included?
- Four days of horseback archery training
- Ground archery practice sessions
- Physical morning workouts
- Mental coaching integrated into training
- Evening challenge activities
- Lunch during each training day
- Access to sauna facilities
- Small group training environment
- Accommodation option includes:
- Three nights accommodation in farmhouse rooms Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the camp Shared rooms (two participants per room)
Exclusions
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers / local transfers
- Extra trail rides or extra activities
- Bow, arrows, quiver
Please note:
- Please note that because animal welfare our weight limit is 95kg / 210 lbs.
- This camp is designed for advanced riders who can ride all gaits.
- We have liability insurance, but all participants must have their own accident or travel insurance.
Add to your experience
- Bow, arrow, quiver rental
- Extra night in farmhouse
- One person room
- Transfer from Rovaniemi
- Horseback archery private lesson
- Trick riding lesson
- Photographic session with horses
- Romantic package
- Delicaty kit
What do I need to bring?
- We recommend bringing:
- • riding boots or sturdy shoes with a small heel
- • comfortable warm outdoor clothing
- • rain jacket
- • warm layers (evenings can be cool)
- • gloves for riding
- • personal medication
- • travel insurance
- bow, arrows, quiver
- Helmet is provided if you can´t bring your own.
More Info
- Experience type: Multi day tour
- Booking in advance: Cut off at 14 days
- Duration: 3 days
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Know before you go: The minimum age of participants is 12. Under 18 years old need to travel with their parents.
The Holiday of Your Dreams Awaits
Join us at Ranch Kuulas for steady rides, quiet forests, and simple days shaped by the northern seasons.
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The Ranch & Our Way of Working
Ranch Kuulas is a working Finnish ranch just outside Rovaniemi.
We welcome guests year-round and share daily life with our Finnhorses.
About us
We are a small working ranch outside Rovaniemi, where we live and work with Finnhorses throughout the year. Our riding takes place on forest trails and open terrain shaped by the northern seasons, using Finland’s native horse breed known for its strength, steady temperament, and long history.
We guide our rides in small groups and match each horse carefully to the rider’s experience. Alongside riding, we prepare meals at Restaurant Loimu in a wood-fired oven and are opening farmhouse-style accommodation in summer 2026 for guests who want to stay longer in a quiet rural setting.
Responsibility
At Ranch Kuulas, responsibility is part of everyday life. We care for our horses, nature and surroundings with respect, following sustainable practices and traditional ways of working. Our goal is to create experiences that feel meaningful while preserving the environment for the future.
Our Horses
Our horses are at the heart of Ranch Kuulas. From Finnish Finnhorses to Arctic horses, each one is carefully trained and well cared for. Known for their calm temperament and strength, they make every riding experience safe, steady and deeply connected to nature.
Contact Us
Planning your visit or have a question? We’re here to help. Whether you’re interested in riding, accommodation or a full holiday experience, feel free to reach out and we’ll help you find the right option for your stay in Lapland.
Plan Your Visit to the Ranch
Join us at Ranch Kuulas for steady rides, quiet forests, and simple days shaped by the northern seasons.
Book your holiday at Ranch Kuulas