Horse Vaulting class
Fee is $80 per month
for one class per week (no refunds for missed class). Class is limited
to 6 vaulters. This will be a fun class working on
individuals and teams.
Equestrian Vaulting is for everyone! If you love horses, dance, gymnastics and fun, equestrian vaulting wants you! It's a wonderful way to develop coordination, balance, strength, and creativity while working in harmony with the horse.
What are some of the skills that vaulting helps
develop?Coordination,balance,
strength , creativity.
In addition, vaulting teaches a whole set of
"soft skills" that can't be overlooked—
Teamwork: Vaulters learn to
work together with both the horse and longeur; and in team competition,
with each other as well.
Responsibility: Vaulters are responsible
for a variety of horse duties each lesson (depending on vaulter age and
level). Trust: Vaulters learn to trust their longeur,
their horse, and, most importantly, each other. As vaulters mature in
the sport, trust in their teammates also grows.
Self confidence: How
does one not have self confidence when you can stand on the back of a
moving horse!
Is vaulting safe?
Yes.
Many factors contribute to the safety of our sport including the fact
that the horse is controlled at all times by an experienced, trained
longeur. Vaulters are taught to condition their bodies with stretching
and strengthening exercises, and are also taught safe mounts and
dismounts at all levels. Also, most exercises are learned on a
stationary apparatus, called a vaulting barrel, before they are
performed on the horse.
Do I have to know how to ride a horse to begin vaulting?
No, you don't need to be able to ride to vault, but vaulting can greatly improve your riding skills.