Pretoria residents had the opportunity to learn shooting traditional bow and arrows over the weekend.

The opportunity was presented by Barebow mounted archers who held an archery demonstration show during a family market at Lavender Kontrei Mark on Saturday.

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Deirdre Janse van Rensburg from Barebow Mounted Archers said archers on horses demonstrated shooting methods, speed, dance, and exercises to improve accuracy and speed as a sport.

She said Young Blood Equestrian Archers also came on board for the demonstration to show people how they train and showcased the types of event they get in competition.

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“Four horse riders did the demonstration shooting from horseback, jump shots and shooting on the ground,” said Deirdre.

Barebow mounted archers had a market stall where they taught the public how to shoot, and hold traditional bows and arrows for only R20 to shoot five arrows.

Lavender Kontrei Mark is a family-orientated market which offers a variety of arts, crafts and food stalls with great entertainment for the day.

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