EQUESTRIAN VAULTING - what is it?   VAULTING = HORSES + FUN + FITNESS + FRIENDSHIP Vaulting is one of the disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) for international competition and Equestrian Australia (EA). It is most easily described as gymnastics and dance performed on the back of a moving horse, in harmony with it. SUGARGUM FARM is a Member of Equestrian Victoria (EV) and teach this wonderful sport from absolute beginners with no horse riding or gymnastic experience!
Vaulting is NOT Trick Riding...The horse is highly trained and controlled by a person (The Lunger) on a circle by a long lead called the Lunge Rein.
Recreational Vaulting (RV) is the perfect opportunity to horse around! This playful approach to the FEI equestrian discipline of competitive vaulting is ideal for all levels of riders, even beginners with no riding experience at all and anyone who enjoys the idea of being on and around horses.
Vaulting is very SAFE and it is NOT SCARY at all. It builds confiedence and gives you an amazing sense of freedom and balance. All movements are learnt on the Barrell first, then moved to the horse. We start at walk, totally supported and safe.
No previous riding experience is necessary....You can learn To Ride Through Vaulting...You can be an adult or a child, their are no age or fitness limits for these fun recreational sessions.
RV is the Easiest Way to Help a Green Rider Relax!
Recreational Vaulting can be done on a barrel, at the halt, walk, trot or canter. Most students quickly relax and harmonize with the horse, gaining balance and riding competence faster than if they were engaged in a conventional riding lesson.
Riding helps to empower people and enables them to connect on a personal level. The sometimes unpredictable nature of animals and situations also creates a real-life environment in which students will be able to confront fears and make adjustments to situations beyond their control.
As people, we rarely succeed unless we have fun and enjoy what we are doing! Vaulting creates self-esteem, confidence and balance!
RV can be Modified for all Ages and Every Level of Rider!
Recreational vaulting sprung from the classic forms of vaulting, so each exercise enhances safety, security and balance while promoting self-esteem and comfort on and around the horse. Though recreational vaulting may be a hobby, it provides the same social and physical benefits as sport vaulting in a non-competitive setting.
RV Students can Focus on Themselves, without
having to have the skills necessary to control the Horse!
The various unique and ingenious vaulting exercises are all designed to be fun and challenging while encouraging harmony and partnership with the horse and rider. Each vaulting movement can easily be adapted to fit the needs and abilities of any level of student. This rapidly builds success, skill and poise which transfers to many other aspects of their life. Since the horse is under the command of the instructor the vaulter is free to focus on his or her own balance, form and control, allowing them to learn faster and more effectively.
RV Is soo much Fun!
Vaulting is traditionally performed while counting strides, with music, or timed with a stopwatch, quickly turning learning into a game. Putting this playful fun into the fundamentals of riding ensures a safe, rewarding and effective lesson for everyone.
Children tend to remember more, focus better, and regulate their own behavior better in play than in any other context. It still amazes me how the children remember the pair routines so quickly!
Probably the best way to appreciate the delight that RV brings to any equestrian curriculum is to set up a stationary horse (barrel) and observe how quickly students gravitate toward this apparatus to practice. Like sport vaulting RV encourages creativity, making it almost impossible for the teacher or students to ever become bored. This is a key benefit, as many students will stick with lessons longer or return to the program session after session because of the positive experience.
WHAT TO BRING: If you are going to "give it a go", just wear stretchy track suit pants, leggings or jodpurs, flat soeled runners or surfing shoes are best (no boots), ASA Approved helmuts supplied or bring your own. BYO Snacks and drinks or Picnic Lunches at all day clinics.
2 Hour Recreational Sessions
4.30pm - 6.30pm Tuesday's Inters Currently there are no Beginner Sessions available
COST: $27.00 Per vaulter per 2hr session paid on a monthly basis in advance 10% discount on 3rd sibling or more
EA Victorian Membership -As of July 1, 2009 All Vaulters under 18yo at Sugargum Farm will be required to become a Junior or Recreational Junior Member of Equestrian Australia (Victoria) our sports governing body. For more information on EA Victorian Membership types and costs please call Steph on 9307 1010. You may also like to visit their website at www.vic.equestrian.org.au
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School Holiday Fun
1 Day Clinic
10.00am - 4.00pm
T.B.A. Due to Interschool Chamionships
in Sept SchooL Holiday's
COST: $88.00 Per Vaulter
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Corporate Events and Promotions:
Why not book our SUGARGUM FARM VAULTERS & HORSES to your next Event for a dazzling display. Great for family events, fetes, festivals and promotions... And we only require a small area of approx 30mtrs in circumference... Indoors or Outdoors
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