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🏹 Thumb Draw or Slavic Draw – Which Style Should You Learn?

If you’ve watched horseback archers from around the world, you’ve probably noticed that not everyone shoots the same way. Some use the Mediterranean technique — pulling the string with three fingers under or around the arrow — while others shoot using the thumb draw or the Slavic draw , each with their own rhythm and mechanics. All three are powerful and proven, but thumb and Slavic draws stand out for their speed, precision, and adaptability in horseback archery. So which

annijauhiainen

Nov 272 min read

🏹 How to Start Horseback Archery

You’ve seen the videos — riders galloping fast, arrows flying with perfect rhythm. It looks wild, free, maybe even impossible.But here’s the truth: anyone can start horseback archery , as long as it’s done with patience, structure, and respect for the horse. 🐎 1️⃣ Learn to Ride First — Properly Before you ever pick up a bow, you need to be a confident and independent rider . That means being able to: 🌀 control your horse calmly and effectively in walk, trot, and canter 🪶 k

annijauhiainen

Nov 202 min read

Join Team North Arrow: Elevate Your Horseback Archery Skills 🌍

Become Part of an International Coaching Team I’m excited to announce that I’m taking a few new students to Team North Arrow! This is a unique opportunity for dedicated horseback archers. Our coaching is available online and spans the globe. Who We’re Looking For I seek riders who meet specific criteria: Experience : You should already have some experience in horseback archery. Competitive Goals : You must have aspirations at the national or international level. Commitment :

annijauhiainen

Oct 191 min read