MGL6017 - Mounted Mongol Shooting Forward

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During the time of the Mongol Empire, warriors—especially under Genghis Khan—were famous for shooting bows while riding at full gallop.

What “shooting forward” means

Mounted archery generally had two main directions:

  • Forward shooting (ahead of the horse) – used when closing in on enemies or during pursuit.
  • Side shooting – the most stable and commonly used angle.
  • (Related but different) “Parthian shot” – shooting backward while retreating.

“Forward shooting” required the rider to:

  • Stand in the stirrups or stabilize the torso while the horse is moving fast
  • Use a short composite bow (compact enough for horseback use)
  • Aim ahead of the horse’s motion, often leading the target due to speed

Why Mongols were so effective

The Mongols trained from childhood in what is essentially mounted archery as a full combat system:

  • Extremely strong horse control (they could ride long distances non-stop)
  • Lightweight, powerful composite bows
  • Coordinated tactics: feigned retreats, rapid pursuit, and encirclement

This made them dominant in open-field warfare across Eurasia.

Brand: Team Miniatures