Equestrian:Activity - Mounted archery - General: Difference between revisions
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<P>Mounted archery activities can be as varied as their on-foot equivalents, and include a broad range of competition types and games to test accuracy and speed. Mounted target archery includes shooting arrows with modern target points (or in special cases, period type points). Other activities, such as Mogu and combat archery, use blunted or padded tips. | <P>Mounted archery activities can be as varied as their on-foot equivalents, and include a broad range of competition types and games to test accuracy and speed. Mounted target archery includes shooting arrows with modern target points (or in special cases, period type points). Other activities, such as Mogu and combat archery, use blunted or padded tips. | ||
<P>'''Requirements:''' | <P>'''Requirements:''' | ||
*[[Equestrian:Equestrian | *[[Equestrian:Equestrian authorizations - special#Mounted archery|Mounted archery]] authorization | ||
*[[Equestrian:Equipment_standards_-_Weapons_and_other_equipment#Mounted_archery|Mounted archery equipment]] | *[[Equestrian:Equipment_standards_-_Weapons_and_other_equipment#Mounted_archery|Mounted archery equipment]] | ||
*[[Equestrian:Designated_areas#Mounted archery (target)|Mounted archery range (target)]] | *[[Equestrian:Designated_areas#Mounted archery (target)|Mounted archery range (target)]] | ||
Revision as of 02:59, 19 August 2026
General
Mounted archery was a defining characteristic of steppe warfare throughout Central Asia, used by peoples including the Scythians, Sarmatians, Parthians, Huns, Bulgars, Magyars, Mongols, Turks, and others. It was also adopted by other peoples and armies, notably Chinese and Romans who both suffered serious conflict with peoples practicing horse archery.
Riders shoot arrows while on horseback, at the walk, trot, or canter. Horse bows and thumb-style draw are commonly used, along with the traditional European style bows and draw. Often there is a lane or designated path to guide the horse past the targets.
Mounted archery activities can be as varied as their on-foot equivalents, and include a broad range of competition types and games to test accuracy and speed. Mounted target archery includes shooting arrows with modern target points (or in special cases, period type points). Other activities, such as Mogu and combat archery, use blunted or padded tips.
Requirements: