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The aim of the study is to reveal the views of the individuals who are engaged in the equestrian javelin, one of the traditional sports of the Turkish society, about the traditionalism perceptions of the equestrian javelin. The study group of the research consists of 20 participants who have a license and are affiliated with different equestrian javelin clubs living in Manisa/Selendi district between 2020-2021. As a result of the descriptive and content analysis of the data obtained, in the theme of the social dimension related to the equestrian javelin gains; socialization, status, cultural tourism and communication sub-themes, in the individual dimension theme; The sub-themes of self-efficacy, sportsmanship, being respectful, dominating, communication, skill, forgiveness, honesty, virtue and self-confidence were reached. As a result of the analysis of the equestrian javelin, which is a traditional sport, the sub-themes of heritage, national values, community cohesion, enthusiasm, victory and loss of values (-) were reached, respectively, in the theme of community culture and identity. In addition, when the categories are examined, respectively, emotional intelligence, motivation, sense of belonging, psychology of values, freedom, therapeutic and the views of the participants in the definition of "javelin with horse" are examined, respectively, wind, steering wheel, warrior, tears of war, musical note, lover, mother, soul, child. love, family, labor, God's grace, a free bird, a blue whale floating in the ocean, independence, kite and therapy metaphors. As a result of the research, it is seen that the traditionalism perceptions of individuals who are interested in equestrian javelin sport have deep-rooted values. It is seen that it is an important factor for us to reflect our traditions and customs in the most accurate way, to transfer them to future generations and to keep our cultural values alive.