Equestrian:Activity - Mounted archery - Conventions - Range procedures and commands

Conventions - Range procedures and commands

General

1. In the case of a serious safety problem on the range such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, anyone can call "hold!".
2. Upon hearing "hold!", riders are to stop and remove the arrow from their bow, and listen to the Marshal's instructions.
3. Arrows must only be shot when in the lane/path.
4. Riders must not have an arrow nocked on the string when outside the designated lane/path.

If you are a rider:

1. Wait for the marshal to say the range is open.
2. After you enter the lane (or path), you may nock an arrow.
3. If you leave the lane (or path), you must immediately remove the arrow from your bow.
4. At the start of the lane, check that the lane, down-range and the end of the lane/path is clear.
5. Once you have completed shooting, move away from the lane/path and wait until the marshal instructs you to retrieve arrows.

If you are the mounted archery marshal

1. We recommend using consistent commands.
2. Call the riders to the lane/path.
3. Look to see that the range is clear and safe.
4. Call out, "Range clear" or the equivalent, and wait momentarily for any responses.
5. If all is clear, give the order, "Range is open. Shoot when ready" or equivalent.
6. When finished, call "Range closed!" and wait for compliance.
7. When clear, give the command "Retrieve arrows" or the equivalent.