Activities

Traditional Archery & Horseback Archery

Horseback archery is one of humanity’s oldest martial arts — a discipline where horse and rider move as one while every shot is made at full speed.

An archer at full draw from the saddle
Thumb draw at speed · Warlander
The Technique

The Mongolian Draw

At Warlander, we practice traditional thumb draw (also known as the Mongolian draw), a historic archery technique that has been used for centuries across Asia and the Middle East. It remains a rare discipline in Belgrade, offering a unique opportunity to learn an authentic style of mounted archery.

Our training combines athletic development, historical tradition, and modern coaching methods. While rooted in history, the sport is open to everyone, regardless of previous experience.

A Warlander archer drawing a bow from horseback
How You Start

From The Ground Up

Your journey begins on the ground. Students first develop safe and consistent archery technique before combining it with horseback riding skills. Once you’re confident in both disciplines, you’ll progress to shooting from horseback — one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences equestrian sport has to offer.

We provide all the necessary equipment, so all you need to bring is curiosity and the willingness to learn.

A mounted archer riding the track at a gallop
On The Track

What You’ll Learn

  • Traditional thumb draw (Mongolian draw)
  • Safe instinctive archery technique
  • Shooting while moving
  • Horse control without relying on the reins
  • Mounted coordination and timing
  • Historical background of traditional mounted archery

Horseback archery training is open to participants aged 12 and above.

Whether you’re fascinated by history, looking for a unique sport, or simply want to experience something unlike anything else, horseback archery offers a challenge you’ll never forget.

Start with archery, master the fundamentals, and discover what it’s like to hit the target from horseback.

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