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Originated in ancient Rome from the teams of
horses used in chariot racing. The rider performs
while standing, sitting, or kneeling with one foot
on each horse.
Jenny, Tara, and Heather perform on top Zeke,
a Clydesdale/Morgan cross, and Mac, a North
American Spotted Draft.
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Vaulting is an art as well as a competitive sport. It
combines both gymnastics and dance on horseback
choreographed to music.
There
are six exercises involved in vaulting including
the mount, riding seat, flag, mill, scissors,
stand, flank and dismount. |