Frequently Asked Questions

Vaulting is a unique and growing sport which combines dance and gymnastics on a moving horse. It's a wonderful way to develop coordination, balance, strength and creativity while working in harmony with the horse.

Anyone! Vaulting programs are not only for competitive teams, but include recreational groups, US Pony Clubs, 4-H Clubs and therapeutic vaulting programs.

No. Vaulting is always done in a very controlled environment - in a large circle with soft footing. The horse trainer and vaulter work as a team, with the trainer controlling the horse, the horse moving at a continuous walk, trot or canter gait and the vaulter performing gymnastics and dance moves.

Many breeds and sizes of horses can be used for vaulting. The best horses for vaulting are calm, strong, fit and kind with a steady gait.

Our horses LOVE to vault! They are given lots of love and attention by their trainers and vaulters.

Both! Vaulters may participate individually, in pairs, or as part of a team. In team competition, up to three members can be on the horse at once literally supporting each other.

No problem! Since vaulting is a team sport as well as an individual one, most clubs own and train their own horses. the horses costs and expenses are shared by the entire team, making vaulting one of the most accessible of equestrian sports.

Yes. Many factors contribute to the safety of our sport. The horse, which is chosen for its calm personality, is controlled by a trainer standing on the ground next to the horse and vaulter. Also, vaulters are taught strength-building and stretching exercises. At all levels, they learn safe mounts and dismounts. Exercises are practiced on a stationary vaulting barrel before they are performed on the horse.

One of the beauties of this terrific sport is that vaulters can pre-schoolers or adults and any age in between!

No, you don't need to be able to ride a horse to vault, but vaulting can GREATLY improve your riding skills.