Horsebow

A horsebow is a typically short, highly reflexed bow originally developed for shooting from horseback. Historically, it comes from regions in Asia (e.g., Mongolia, Turkey, Korea).

Characteristics:

• Compact design
• Strongly reflexed limbs
• Often lacks an arrow rest
• Typically shot using the thumb draw (with a thumb ring)

Notes:
The short size makes it highly maneuverable, ideal for dynamic movement. Today, horsebows are popular in traditional archery even outside mounted archery disciplines.