Why Learn to Ride Through Vaulting

 Why vaulting is an excellent way to learn to ride or improve your riding

1.    Vaulting is fun

2.    Vaulter can choose what to do and not to do

3.    Builds strength, especially core

4.    Vaulter learns to move with the horse while on the horse, subconsciously

5.    Vaulter learns rhythm (moving with the horse with ease)

6.    Learns to jump off a moving horse.  Prevents injuries when departing the horse accidentally.  Learns to jump off clear of the horse

7.    Jumping off gives the rider a sense of security

8.     The horse is controlled so it is safer than riding

9.     The vaulting horse has secure handles for the person to hold onto.  

10    Vaulting horses were chosen due to their willingness, training, and character.  Not every horse can be a vaulting horse

11.    Vaulters learn to reward the horse and be grateful to the horse for allowing the vaulter to be on its back

12.    Care of the horse and welfare is entrenched in vaulting

13    It is a fun way to learn the basics of riding

                              

Learning to hold reins

14.    New to horses people learn to be safe and comfortable around and on the horse 

 15.    Inexpensive for the rider:  helmet, barn boots, stretchy pants and top

16.  Creates confidence in the rider

17.    Teaches skills that would be learnt in more advanced riding eg sitting trot