Atlanta Archery Club Heads to Mongolia for the Horse Archery & Nomad Festival Summer Tour
Atlanta Archery Club Heads to Mongolia for the Horse Archery & Nomad Festival Summer Tour
This August, Atlanta Archery Club is taking its passion for archery to one of the world's most iconic destinations for horseback archery—Mongolia.
Coach Yale will be leading our clubs archery warriors to Mongolia to participate in the
Horse Archery & Nomad Festival Summer Tour, an eight-day journey that combines professional horse archery training, cultural immersion, and one of the country's most celebrated traditional festivals. The tour runs from
August 16–23, 2026, offering participants a rare opportunity to train where the centuries-old tradition of horseback archery continues to thrive.
Learning from the Birthplace of Horse Archery
Horse archery has deep historical roots in Mongolia, where mounted warriors relied on exceptional riding and archery skills for centuries. During the tour, our team will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced Mongolian horse archers and professional trainers through progressive instruction in both ground and mounted archery.
Training will focus on:
- Traditional field archery techniques
- Riding and handling Mongolian horses
- Shooting while riding at different speeds
- Improving balance, timing, coordination, and accuracy
- Building confidence through guided horseback archery sessions
With instruction taking place across Mongolia's breathtaking landscapes, every training session offers both technical growth and an unforgettable setting.
More Than Training—A Cultural Experience
One of the most unique aspects of this journey is the opportunity to experience authentic Mongolian nomadic life.
Throughout the tour, participants will stay in traditional
gers, spend time with local nomadic families, care for livestock, and travel across the vast steppe alongside experienced horse archers. Rather than simply visiting Mongolia, the experience allows participants to live as the locals do while gaining a deeper appreciation for the country's rich traditions and way of life.
The Nomad Festival
The highlight of the trip is attending the Nomad Festival, one of Mongolia's premier celebrations of traditional culture.
Training will focus on:
- Traditional field archery techniques
- Riding and handling Mongolian horses
- Shooting while riding at different speeds
- Improving balance, timing, coordination, and accuracy
- Building confidence through guided horseback archery sessions
With instruction taking place across Mongolia's breathtaking landscapes, every training session offers both technical growth and an unforgettable setting.
A Journey of Growth
Beyond the technical skills gained through daily practice, the experience is designed to challenge participants physically, mentally, and culturally.
Each day introduces new opportunities to refine horseback archery techniques while developing stronger horsemanship, adaptability, and confidence. From riding across open grasslands to training with accomplished Mongolian horse archers, every moment contributes to a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest martial traditions.
Representing Atlanta Archery Club Abroad
Atlanta Archery Club is proud to have our coaches and delegates representing our community on this remarkable international experience.
Participation in events like the Horse Archery & Nomad Festival reflects our commitment to continuous learning, cultural exchange, and expanding opportunities for our members. By bringing home new knowledge, techniques, and perspectives, our team looks forward to sharing what they learn with the Atlanta Archery Club community and helping grow the sport for archers of all experience levels.
We look forward to following their journey across Mongolia and sharing updates from this incredible adventure. Stay connected with Atlanta Archery Club for photos, stories, and highlights from the Horse Archery & Nomad Festival Summer Tour.
Meet Yale, Nogin
Head Coach NTS Level 4
Yale Nogin, Head Coach and founder of Atlanta Archery Club, has 35+ years of archery experience and 8 years of teaching. A USA Archery NTS Level 4 Coach, he blends archery with chiropractic and yoga, inspiring all ages to develop lifelong skills.
