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Press & Media
For imagery, press info and HAC website updates, please contact: Lynn Woodward tel: 541-771-7788 HACsite@woodwardcreative.com Press Release: International Horseback Archery Challenge October 2 and 3 in Central Oregon The Cascade Mounted Archery Center of Bend will host an international Horseback Archery Challenge at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon on October 2 and 3. The Center between Bend and Sisters is where two local international mounted archery gold-medalists, Holm Neumann and Katie Stearns, train. The first international mounted archery contest in the US will welcome competitors from South Korea, Japan, the UK, Mongolia, Brazil, Poland, Malaysia and all corners of the US. The top horseback archers in the world will compete for honors in several fast-paced events that combine speed and accuracy. Competitors ride in period costumes of their country, shooting varying numbers of targets along a 160-meter track at a gallop without reins. Saturday begins with an opening ceremony honoring the visiting martial artists, featuring addresses from several masters and Wasco and Paiute Native American dancers from Warm Springs. Demonstrations will entertain spectators in between the competitive events including the Seattle Knights' medieval warfare reenactments, Native American weapon use and mounted martial arts of Asia. "We are very excited to bring this cultural experience to the Central Oregon community and the individuals participating. The spirit of international goodwill, sportsmanship and cultural respect and exploration are among the prime goals for this event," says Holm Neumann. Proceeds will benefit the Redmond Humane Society. Full-day tickets will be available at the gate: $10 for adults, $5 for youth 8-16, children 7 and under are free. The event runs 9am-5pm with each day featuring different competitive events. Seating at the Expo Center's Juniper Arena is covered. Food vendors and other vendors will be present. No dogs or alcohol permitted. More info at horsebackarcherychallenge.com. ##### High-Resolution Press Images Available: These images are for press & media use only. Please credit the photographers.  Holm Neumann competing in a tournament in the USA. More about Holm on the Teams Page. Photo credit: © Lynn Woodward. High-res JPG version.  Katie Stearns competing in a tournament in the USA. More about Katie on the Teams Page. Photo credit: © Lynn Woodward. High-res JPG version.  Katie Stearns competing in the International Horseback Archery Competition in Korea. More about Katie on the Teams Page. Photo credit: © Kim Young-Sup. High-res JPG version.  Pat Stoddard Photo credit: © Tim Peters. High-res JPG version. High-res transparent Photoshop version.  Korean archer Photo credit: © Kim Young-Sup. High-res JPG version. High-res transparent Photoshop version.  Mogu competition at the International Horseback Archery Competition in Korea. Photo credit: © Kim Young-Sup. High-res JPG version.  Mongolian competitor (8367) at the International Horseback Archery Competition in Korea. Photo credit: © Kim Young-Sup. High-res JPG version.  Mongolian competitor (8368) at the International Horseback Archery Competition in Korea. Photo credit: © Kim Young-Sup. High-res JPG version.  Seattle Knights will demo sword fighting from horseback. Photo credit: © Lynn Woodward. High-res JPG version. |
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