Vaulting is a great experience for students of all ages.
Vaulting is very beneficial to both horse and rider. Vaulting promotes self confidence, muscle
strength and flexibility. The vaulters learn trust with the horse as well as with other vaulters.
Hidden Oak Farm uses competition equipment and extremely safe, trained vaulting horses. The horse is the most vital part
of vaulting. The vaulters learn to move and become ‘one’ with the horse. Vaulting improves agility, strength,
power, co-ordination, flexibility, and the riders' seat while enhancing safety. This hybrid sport offers children an opportunity
to be part of a team, which improves self confidence and builds character; to use their creativity and imagination by interpreting
music to compulsory moves and freestyle competition moves; and most importantly--friendships, fun, and challenges.
All vaulter’s learn on the vaulting barrel before moving to the walking horse. Vaulters may move up to the trot and
canter accordingly. All vaulters will have the opportunity to try all three gaits if they want.
Vaulting looks very dangerous, how safe is it? According to statistics, vaulting is actually safer than playing tennis
or riding a bike. Vaulters move up accordingly and do not attempt any movements that may make them uncomfortable or are dangerous.
Vaulting camp is a five day camp from 9am - 3pm. On the last day of camp, vaulters hold a demonstration for their parents
and friends to show off their new stunts!