Pre-Competition Horseback Archery Training Camp
Two focused training days to prepare for the Midnight Sun Battle.
Pre-Competition Horseback Archery Training Camp
1 night
max 10 participants
professional photos
Prepare for the Midnight Sun Battle 2026 with two days of focused horseback archery training at Ranch Kuulas.
Train with top European horseback archer Anni Jauhiainen, refine your technique on Tower and Raid tracks and enter the competition weekend with confidence.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Two days of horseback archery training
- Mounted practice on Tower and Raid tracks
- Ground archery technique sessions
- Horse rental during training
- Professional coaching and personal feedback
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the camp
- Accommodation ONE NIGHT in shared farmhouse rooms (2 persons per room)
- Access to traditional Finnish sauna
- Small group training environment
- Description
- Itinerary
- Meeting points
- Pick-up
Item 1
Horseback archery competitions require more than just good technique.
Riders must find the right rhythm between horse, bow and body. Small adjustments in balance, timing or focus can make the difference between a good run and a great one.
The Pre-Competition Training Camp at Ranch Kuulas is designed to help riders make those final adjustments before the Midnight Sun Battle.
Over two days, participants train with Anni Jauhiainen, one of Europe’s most experienced horseback archers and coaches. Sessions include mounted archery practice on the ranch’s Tower and Raid tracks as well as ground archery exercises to refine shooting technique.
The training environment is calm and supportive. Riders receive individual feedback and can repeat exercises to build consistency and confidence before the competition.
The Arctic summer offers nearly endless daylight, allowing relaxed training sessions without time pressure. Between sessions, participants can enjoy the peaceful ranch surroundings, rest or watch the horses in the pasture.
Meals are served at Restaurant Loimu, the heart of Ranch Kuulas, where riders gather to share experiences and prepare mentally for the upcoming competition.
This camp is not about learning horseback archery from the beginning.
It is about stepping into competition ready.
Instructor
Training is led by Anni Jauhiainen, one of the most accomplished horseback archers in Europe.
Her achievements include:
Two-time Finnish Champion (2022 & 2023)
Silver medalist at the European Championships (2022)
First female horseback archer in the world to reach HA8 level
World record holder
Certified mental coach (TKYO 2021)
Anni’s coaching style is calm, precise and encouraging, helping riders develop both their technical skill and mental focus.
Item 2
Day 1 – Technique & Rhythm The camp begins in the morning with introduction and first training sessions. Participants practice mounted archery on Tower and Raid tracks while working on timing, shooting rhythm and riding control. Ground archery exercises help refine accuracy and body alignment. Dinner and evening relaxation at the ranch. Day 2 – Precision & Competition Preparation The second day focuses on performance under competition conditions. Riders repeat track runs, refine their shooting sequences and receive individual feedback from the instructor. The camp concludes in the afternoon, leaving participants ready to step confidently into the Midnight Sun Battle.
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?
- Two days of horseback archery training
- Mounted practice on Tower and Raid tracks
- Ground archery technique sessions
- Horse rental during training
- Professional coaching and personal feedback
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the camp
- Accommodation ONE NIGHT in shared farmhouse rooms (2 persons per room)
- Access to traditional Finnish sauna
- Small group training environment
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.
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Join us at Ranch Kuulas for steady rides, quiet forests, and simple days shaped by the northern seasons.
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