Dark Horse Mounted Archers

09/01/2026

Our Head Coach supervises the trainings and leads from the front.

The training clinics have now became a movement and we are planning to engage students from the lengths and breadths of America to join the wonderful sport of horseback archery.

08/25/2026

Champions Start as Beginners 🏹🐎

The future of horseback archery is built by investing in those taking their very first steps into the sport.

Dark Horse Mounted Archers is putting a strong focus on beginners—creating the right environment to learn, train, gain confidence, and eventually compete.

The vision is clear: to become one of America’s leading nurseries for horseback archery, where the next generation of riders and mounted archers is discovered, trained, and developed.

Grow the beginners. Grow the sport. 🇺🇸🏹🐎

08/22/2026

Erin

The Head Coach of Dark Horse Mounted Archers.

08/17/2026

Coaching Excellence

Meet Erin, Head Coach of Dark Horse Mounted Archers — a dedicated coach and accomplished horsewoman with a strong background in horseback archery, equestrian training, and athlete development.

Her coaching focuses on building technically sound riders and archers, developing confident partnerships between horse and athlete, and preparing competitors to perform at the highest level.

With her experience, knowledge, and passion for the sport, Erin continues to help shape the next generation of mounted archers.

Expertise. Experience. Horsemanship. Performance. 🏹🐎

08/10/2026

08/08/2026

🏹 Ride. Aim. Evolve.

Dark Horse Mounted Archers continues its commitment to developing skilled, confident horseback archers through quality coaching and hands-on training.

Join Level 2 Nemethy Coach Hanna Decsei for a dedicated Horseback Archery Clinic at Rockin’ E Ranch, North Carolina, from October 17–20, 2026.

Designed as a preparation clinic for the Falling Arrows Competition, the program welcomes riders who want to compete, learn, or simply observe. Whether refining technique or preparing for competition, every session is another step forward in the journey of horsemanship and archery.

📍 Rockin’ E Ranch, North Carolina
📅 October 17–20, 2026
🏹 All riders welcome

Train with purpose. Ride with confidence. Let the arrows fly.

08/04/2026

The Dark Horse Mounted Archers

One team to one mission

08/04/2026

The strength of a sport lies in the culture it creates. Through regular training clinics, Dark Horse Mounted Archers continues to nurture athletes, develop horsemanship, and strengthen the horseback archery community.
Every session is more than practice—it is an investment in the future of the sport, where knowledge is shared, skills are refined, and the next generation of mounted archers is inspired.

07/30/2026

🏹 CLASH OF THE CLANS | DARK HORSE MOUNTED ARCHERS 🐎

Five riders. Five horses. One team. One pursuit.
Dark Horse Mounted Archers take to the track for the Clash of the Clans, bringing together horsemanship, archery, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
Featuring Tina Ring, Morgan Charpiat, France Jones, Sierra Stammen, and Erin Erickson Vandervende — ready to ride, shoot, and represent their clan with pride.
🔥 Ride together. Aim true. Rise together.

07/19/2026

Every great horseback archer begins with a mentor who believes in their potential.

At Dark Horse Mounted Archers, Erin is doing more than teaching technique—she is building confidence, shaping character, and passing on the timeless traditions of horsemanship. Every lesson strengthens not only individual riders but the future of our community and the sport itself.

Here's to the mentors who inspire, guide, and empower the next generation of horseback archers.

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