Scottish Equestrian Vaulting

WHAT IS EQUESTRIAN VAULTING?

Equestrian Vaulting is essentially gymnastics on horseback with the emphasis upon ‘the vaulter's harmony with the horse’. The sport is growing rapidly and its history can be traced back to ancient Minoan bull vaulting, troop training from the Roman cavalry and ‘La Voltige’ in the middle ages. Vaulting was included as the Olympic event ‘Artistic Riding’ at the 1920 Games in Antwerp where the competitors were cavalry soldiers.

Scottish Equestrian Vaulting was set up in 1996 to develop and strengthen the sport of equestrian vaulting throughout Scotland. Since then, we have organised competitions every year, hosted British championships and CVIs (International Competitions), including CVI Fenwick earlier this year!

We believe that vaulting is one of the most accessible and affordable equestrian sports, and is a very sociable and friendly one too! We want to build awareness of vaulting, improve participation at all levels of the sport and deliver an environment where all can thrive.

Recent News:

Equestrian Vaulting on BLUE PETER!!!

If you head onto Iplayer and look for the episode of Blue Peter from the 14th of February, you'll see some of our friends from England helping Shini learn vaulting!

What are the aims of Scottish Equestrian Vaulting?

To promote the sport of Equestrian Vaulting within Scotland at all levels within a fair structure.

To ensure that the safety and well-being of vaulters and horses are of the highest importance.

To disseminate information from Horsescotland to Members.

To liaise with BEV and Horsescotland on behalf of the Members.

To hold training courses for vaulters, lungers, coaches, judges and volunteers from the Members.

To act as a forum for trainers from the Members.

To provide competition as a means of furthering the sport.

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