Mongolians are mainly known for their horsemanship rather than their marksmanship. They are probably the best marksman on horseback that have ever lived, but as far as historically being known for their archery.....that's the Koreans, and they're still pretty dominant in the Olympics.

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 43 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I propose a new sport: horsery

[–] H1jAcK@lemm.ee 30 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's called dressage, madam, and it is horse DANCING

[–] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

SnoopHorseCripwalk.mp4

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

That may be too confusing, you're just going to end up with a bunch of magic casters on horseback.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrian_events_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics#Medalists

[–] Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They are probably the best marksman on horseback that have ever lived,

The Parthian Empire has declared war on you

[–] kewko@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's not about who comes first it's about how you use it 2.8Mkm² vs 23.5Mkm².

P.s. yes, mega kilometers squared is not a unit anyone is comfortable with

P.p.s no, the irony is not lost on me