 Our
Mission
Creating a
better world—one child at
a time—through the equestrian
arts.
"Equestrian art,
perhaps more than any other, is closely
related to the wisdom of life. Many of
the same principles may be applied as
a line of conduct to follow. The horse
teaches us self-control, constancy, and
the ability to understand what goes on
in the mind and the feelings of another
creature, qualities that are important
throughout our lives. Moreover, from
this relationship with his horse the
rider will learn that only kindness and
mutual understanding will bring about
achievements of highest perfection."
—Colonel Alois Podhajsky
Former Director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna
The Benefits
of Vaulting—Friendship, Fun,
and Challenges
Vaulting is a sport
that positively impacts children on many
levels.
 In
today's world of technology and urbanization,
vaulting offers children who might not
otherwise have access to horses the opportunity
to participate in the equestrian arts.
Interaction with their most important
team member, the vaulting
horse, helps vaulters develop skills
that will serve them well throughout
their lives. Often just the feeling of
being on horseback is enough to promote
a child's inner-growth process.
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.
 Vaulting
is also a sport that can be integrated,
valuing input from special needs vaulters
(An outstanding example of an integrated
team is Valley
View Vaulters).
Finally, it provides
children with an opportunity for team
travel to regional, national, and international
clinics and Olympic-caliber competitions
like the World Equestrian Games.
With all of the benefits
of vaulting, at Free Spirit Vaulters,
we feel privileged to state that our
mission is clear: We're creating a better
world--one child at a time--through
the equestrian arts.
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