Horsebows

Horseback archery: between ancient practice and modern passion

A nomadic heritage that spans centuries

Horseback archery is the picture-perfect image of the mounted warrior, and we at Hattila certainly won't argue with that!
Born on the vast steppes of Central Asia, it was long the weapon of choice for the Huns, Mongols, and Turks, combining speed, maneuverability, power and precision. These mounted archers could shoot an arrow at full gallop, forward, sideways, or even turned around, with disconcerting ease.
Much more than a war practice, it was a true sporting feat as well as an art form!

From battlefield to competition grounds

Today, horseback archery is a sporting practice that is booming.
Competitions are flourishing all over the world, with timed courses where every arrow counts. Korea, Hungary, France, United States... horseback archery attracts both tradition enthusiasts and lovers of sports and thrills.

Where to practice?

More and more specialized clubs and stables offer introductions and training courses. In France, the French Equestrian Federation (FFE) oversees the discipline, with a network of affiliated structures that grows each year.
Whether you're an experienced rider or a beginner archer, there are levels suitable for everyone.

Which bow to choose?

It must of course be short, flexible and fast.

For beginners: opt for a light bow that's easy to handle and low-powered (between 15 and 25#)

For experienced archers and competitors: you can go for composite bows, with lighter and faster materials like carbon.

Purists will finally choose bows inspired by Mongolian, Korean or Turkish models with incomparable looks and unique sensations.

Horseback archery is definitely a complete discipline that combines endurance, balance, precision and of course, the bond with the animal.

Mount up!

You can also get our traditional bow kits and take a look at our hybrid bows.