Beginning Traditional Archery
I've decided I want to get into mounted archery (and maybe compete one day), but before I can do that I have to have a foundation of successfully shooting from the ground 😆. I've ridden horses for the majority of my life competitively and for leisure so the riding part isn't what I'm worried about. It's the archery part...I have no skills there. The most experience I've had with a bow is from a single class in high school and that was 20 years or more ago 🫠. I'm not sure what affordable bow I should start with to build my foundation.
I'm very short, 4'11", and fluffy. I'm also hyper-mobile and I am currently working with a rheumatologist to determine if I have PsA (psoriatic arthritis). I know to make sure I don't end up crippled by the time I'm 50 I need to be active so this is one of the things I want to do for myself.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I was thinking maybe 25lbs as a start point for resistance. I wrestle and carry 35-40lb kids every day so I think I have the strength there...maybe?
My budget is sort of on the low end...my kids take all of my money...so less than 150 would be good.