Sw Mountedarchery

Desert Warriors of the Southwest Mounted Archery operates a specialized training facility in Scottsdale, Arizona dedicated to horseback archery—an ancient martial art adapted for modern competition.

• •Thumb release technique in the traditional form
• •All archery styles and competitive formats
• •International competition training
• •Both mounted and ground-based shooting

Their facility uses rolling, standing, and flying targets. They also feature Magic Machine, a barrel horse pulled by ATV at variable speeds for instinctual speed shooting practice—building consistency without requiring live mounts.

Desert Warriors has hosted national and international horseback archery competitions at their world-class track. Founded by Diana Troyk, the operation actively promotes the sport through events and training programs.