Vaulting
- Frequently asked questions
- Who is vaulting suitable for?
- What equipment is required for vaulting?
- Why don't you wear a riding hat when vaulting?
Who is vaulting suitable for?
Vaulting is an ideal introduction to equestrian disciplines for children aged four to six. Especially as vaulting lessons are often cheaper than traditional riding lessons. Nevertheless, vaulting has developed into an equestrian discipline in its own right - and for good reason: exercising on a horse individually and in a team promotes strength, coordination and agility. It also trains excellent physical awareness, which, along with a good dose of courage, is the only prerequisite for vaulting.
Vaulting is the ideal discipline for anyone who enjoys team sports. This is because everyone has to look out for each other so that there are no accidents during the lifting exercises on the horse. In addition to the vaulters, a vaulting team includes the lunge leader, the trainer and, of course, the horse.
At Kramer Equestrian you can buy seasonal vaulting clothing consisting of leggings, tops and vaulting shoes. There are various vaulting rollers and thick pads for the vaulting horses so that vaulting on horseback is not uncomfortable. Side reins, which you can find in our lungeing accessories, are useful for rounding the horse and maintaining a steady pace.
What equipment is required for vaulting?
A high degree of body control and acrobatics is just as necessary in vaulting as a trusting relationship and a good connection to the vaulting horse. To ensure maximum freedom of movement, a vaulting outfit consists of the following components:
- Vaulting leggings
- Close-fitting functional shirts
- A training jacket, depending on the weather
- Vaulting shoes
The equipment of the vaulting horse includes:
- Vaulting surcingle
- Vaulting foam
- Vaulting pad
- Bridle/Cavesson
- Auxiliary reins
- Leg protection (bandages or boots)
The lunge leader's equipment includes:
Why don't you wear a riding hat when vaulting?
Wearing safety equipment such as a riding hat, but also back protectors or body protectors, is completely unsuitable for vaulting. A vaulter's equipment must allow the acrobatic movements on the horse without any restrictions. Neither the field of vision nor the head control should be limited by a riding hat. In the event of a fall from the vaulting horse, vaulters are not hindered by reins or stirrups, so that the disconnect from the horse and the subsequent roll on the ground can take place smoothly and a riding hat could even pose a greater risk of injury in this case. This is an absolute exception in equestrian sports. For all other equestrian disciplines such as dressage, jumping or eventing, but also for Western or horse trekking, the following applies: riding hats, back protectors etc. increase safety on the horse.
What is especially true for vaulters - but also for riders - is that in order not to be completely unprepared in case of a sudden fall from the horse, you can practise different rolling techniques in special fall trainings so that the movement sequences can be recalled faster in case of a fall. To increase your personal safety when vaulting, you should make sure that the clothing is tight-fitting when buying vaulting clothing. At Kramer Equestrian you will find vaulting clothing that is specially designed to meet the needs of the sport. You should also refrain from wearing jewellery or wearing your hair down to prevent it from getting caught, e.g. on the vaulting surcingle. Another important safety aspect is to check the horse's vaulting equipment regularly. Is the vaulting surcingle still intact? How is the condition of the vaulting bridle/cavesson? Regular care of the leather equipment is also essential for safety in vaulting.