Mounted Archery
📘 Overview
Mounted Archery is a high-skill discipline combining riding accuracy with archery marksmanship. Inspired by historical horseback warfare and modern competitive events, riders must maintain control of their horse while drawing, aiming, and firing arrows at targets placed along a track.
Courses challenge both the rider’s aim and their ability to keep rhythm, as reins are often dropped while shooting. Whether firing at speed or weaving through obstacles, mounted archery is a thrilling test of balance, coordination, and timing.
Players compete for the highest target score within the shortest possible time — with no margin for error.
🐎 Breed Regulations & Stats
Mounted archery rewards horses that are balanced, responsive, and able to maintain a steady gait while their rider fires.
Speed: 0-45 mph
Jump: 0.00-6.99ft
Division Eligibility: D8 to D2
Recommended Breeds for Mounted Archery:
Akhal-Teke
Arabian
Anglo-Arabian
Mustang
Mongolian Horse
Nokota
Marwari
Crossbreeds with stamina and responsiveness
🧑⚖️ Judging
Mounted Archery combines time-based and score-based judging. Riders are evaluated on both accuracy (targets hit) and time (how quickly they complete the course).
❌ Disqualifications
Skipping a target
Dropping bow or arrows during course
Failure to complete course within max time
Unsafe riding or exiting the course boundaries
⚠️ Penalties
Firing in the wrong order
Hitting a target from an incorrect location
Going off-track
Riding at incorrect gait if required (e.g., trotting instead of cantering)
📊 Scoring
Final scores are calculated by combining:
Total target score
Speed/time bonus (if applicable)
Penalties (deducted from total)
🎯 Target Points:
Bullseye: 10 pts
Inner Ring: 5 pts
Outer Ring: 2 pts
Miss: 0 pts
⏱️ Speed Bonus:
Courses may include time brackets that award bonus points for completion under a certain time. This encourages pace without sacrificing precision.
Example:
6 targets hit (3 bullseyes, 2 inner, 1 miss) = 40 pts
Course completed in 35 seconds = +5 bonus
1 penalty for missing a firing marker = -2 pts
Final Score = 43 pts
👗 Attire
Mounted Archery blends practical gear with historical or themed inspiration (if allowed).
Horse:
Light saddle or bareback (optional if allowed)
No martingales or restrictive tack
Mane and tail tied back to avoid obstruction
Rider:
Helmet (required)
Simple riding outfit or themed gear (host’s discretion)
Archery quiver and bow (custom item or bow model used in competition)
Gloves optional but realistic and encouraged
🧱 Course Building
Courses should be linear or curved tracks with marked target zones. Ideal layout includes:
Minimum 4–6 targets
Distance between targets: 5–12 blocks
Track width: 3–5 blocks
Use hay bales, banners, or custom targets as archery markers
Use pressure plates, lines, or invisible blocks to guide pacing
Arena Size: 20x60 blocks or longer Ensure there are spectator barriers and a clear start/finish marker.
Optional: Add themed elements like desert courses, castle walls, or woodland trails for immersion!
🎁 Prize Pot & Entry Fees
Local Match
$20
$1,000
Top 3
Regional Show
$100
$5,000
Top 5
Championship
$200
$10,000
Top 8
🚫 Reminder: All payments must be in in-game items or currency. Real money is strictly forbidden. Any violation results in a permanent IP ban.
📢 Hosting Guidelines
Mounted Archery events require coordination, safety, and a standardized layout. Hosts must:
Set up targets with scoring clearly marked
Ensure bows/quivers are distributed evenly (or use server-standard kit)
Post a map or video of the course before the event
Announce whether speed bonuses or fixed-time penalties apply
Appoint scorekeepers and time officials
Publish final scores for transparency
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