Horseback archery in Lower Austria: Shoot from the saddle

Learn to shoot accurately from a horse, even if you've never tried it before

Horseback archery in Lower Austria is a 4-hour hands-on session where you learn to shoot arrows from a moving horse using a traditional bow, with no sights or aids. Bows, arrows and horses are all provided. The experienced trainers and calm horses work with beginners, and by the end of the session most participants are hitting targets while riding. Children are welcome from age 12.

The experience

Can you actually shoot a bow from a horse without years of training? The answer is yes, and this session near Bockfließ proves it. You start on the ground, learning the basics of the horse bow and how to shoot, then move to riding without a saddle or bit to feel the horse's movement beneath you. The trainers build your connection with the horse first, because that partnership is what makes the archery possible. Your horse is chosen for its calm temperament and willingness to work with beginners.

Over the 4 hours, you progress from stationary shots to shooting while the horse moves. The bow is traditional (no sights, no mechanical aids), so you're learning to read distance and movement the way archers have for centuries. Most people walk away hitting targets from the saddle, which is the moment the whole thing clicks. The horses take your inexperience into account. The trainers do the same. Bows, arrows and horses are all provided.

What’s included

• Bows, arrows and horses.
• instruction from experienced trainers.
• 4 hours of hands-on practice from ground shooting through moving-horse archery.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 13:00

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Kassai Horseback Archery School Austria

Is this one for you?Book this if you're learning a new skill with a small group of other beginners: the trainers pace the session so everyone progresses at the same rate, and the calm horses mean you're not managing a nervous animal while you're also learning to shoot. Solo riders and families with children aged 12 and up work equally well here.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What if I've never ridden a horse or shot a bow before?

Both skills are taught from scratch in this session. The trainers work with complete beginners, and the horses are selected for their calm nature and patience with riders who are still learning balance and connection. By the end of the 4 hours, most participants are shooting and hitting targets from the moving horse.

Do I need a saddle and bridle to shoot from horseback?

No. You ride without a saddle or bit so you can feel the horse's movement directly, which is essential for timing your shots. This also deepens your connection with the horse and makes the archery more natural.

What kind of bow will I be using?

A traditional horse bow with no sights or other mechanical aids. You'll learn to judge distance and movement by feel, which is part of what makes the skill rewarding.

What's included in the 4-hour session?

Bows, arrows and horses are all provided. The session takes place near Bockfließ and is accessible by public transportation. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.