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Often described as gymnastics performed on horseback, vaulting’s origins can be traced back to Roman games which included acrobatic displays performed on cantering horses. Modern vaulting was developed in post-war Germany as a means to introduce children to equestrian sport, and it remains a popular training and competitive endeavor all across Europe. Modern vaulting competitors are judged on their ability to smoothly execute compulsory movements demonstrating strength, flexibility, and balance—making sure to face all four directions and cover all parts of the horse from neck to croup—during their routines. They are also evaluated on the technical difficulty and artistic expression associated with freestyle routines.

Learn more about competing in vaulting with US Equestrian!


Recognized National Affiliate Association

Learn more about vaulting by visiting Equestrian Vaulting USA at equestrianvaulting.org . There are more than 141 EVUSA vaulting clubs and affiliates in United States serving over 1,200 members. The EVUSA provides information and educational vaulting materials, trains vaulting judges, provides procedures and standards for testing vaulters for medals at five different skill levels, establishes and maintains contacts in the international vaulting community, and facilitates EVUSA member participation in international exchanges and competitions.


Athletes

Danica Rinard
Miriam Griffiths
Emma Seely

In The News

US Equestrian Announces Short List for 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 10, 2024, 12:00 PM EST

Vaulting Athlete Applications Now Open for CHIO Aachen 2024 CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 2, 2024, 3:00 PM EST

Applications Open for USEF Vaulting Grants for Competitions, Athletes, and Licensed Officials

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Feb 22, 2024, 12:00 PM EST

2024 FEI Vaulting World Cup Final Set to Begin in Switzerland

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jan 11, 2024, 4:00 PM EST

2023 FEI World Cup™ Finals Theme Acknowledged Native American Culture

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 14, 2023, 3:00 PM EST