The home of UK Horseback Archery
Fancy learning horseback archery? Or are you already practising? We were established to help develop and promote the sport within the UK. Through national clubs, training events, competitions and demonstrations we are here to help make this honourable and thrilling sport accessible to all.
About Horseback Archery
Horseback archery traditionally and historically originates from the people of the Steppe region, i.e. Mongols, Partians, Turks, Sythians, Sarmatians and Huns. The military art later turned into an equestrian sport but was only really practised by a handful of people in countries such as Korea and Japan where their traditions lived on. In Europe the sport was brought to life by the Hungarian, Kassia Lajos. As a result of his dedication to the sport it has become popular in many countries including Hungary, Germany, Poland, France, Greece and Sweden.
We at the BHAA seek to develop the discipline so that people can start to taste the sweetness its pratice brings to one's life. We embrace all styles of mounted archery, whether Hungo-Germanic, Japanese (Yabusame), Korean or anything else. If you can release an arrow from a horse, you're in!
Depending on the style of horseback archery you want to learn we can direct you to your nearest club. As well as offering sign-posts to clubs we hold regular national training events and competitions.
How can I learn?
As an organisation we do not provide direct training per se. There are a few small clubs as well as individuals who teach and we can send people to the right coaches. We also collaborate with clubs when running courses and these details are posted on our news page. Learning is simply a case of attending the club for training. Clubs are open for complete beginners or for either experienced riders/archers. Riding lessons as well as archery lessons are available for beginners. Simply visit our "how to learn" page for more information.
Information
As well as helping people learn horseback archery, this site will also become an information portal for all things related to the sport. Visit our resources pages for articles, movie clips, photos and more. The News page and forum are also useful for up-to-date information as well as getting involved with the horseback archery community. Below are some links to more recent additions to the website.
