Equestrian Vaulting can be traced back to the Ancient Roman Games where acrobats displayed their skills on cantering horses. Initially used to teach warriors to move more efficiently around their mounts in battle, vaulting has evolved dramatically in the last 2000 years.

The word “vaulting” originates from the French term “la voltige” (aerobatics), and in the Renaissance, it was used as a form of drill riding and agility exercises for cavalry riders. Today it has become an internationally competitive sport that combines gymnastics and dance in routines performed on the back of a moving horse.Vaulting enables the development of skills such as strength, balance, teamwork, self-esteem, and horsemanship. Both competitive and non-competitive vaulters reap many benefits in the form of artistry, fitness, and entertainment. It is extremely therapeutic and people with disabilities benefit greatly from interacting both with the horse and other team members.

Vaulting enables the development of skills such as strength, balance, teamwork, self-esteem, and horsemanship. Both competitive and non-competitive vaulters reap many benefits in the form of artistry, fitness, and entertainment. It is extremely therapeutic and people with disabilities benefit greatly from interacting both with the horse and other team members.