Vaulting
Summer Camp 2005
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Form
 We
are hosting three summer camp sessions
in Summer 2005. These are
open to
both kids and adults. We'll have accomodations
for out-of-state vaulters with host
vaulting families.
Our
2004 summer camps were a rousing success,
and we had many participants. Check
out what our 2004 campers had to say
about their experience.
Join
us this summer for the time of
your life! Our sessions
are scheduled as follows:
June
14-18 Compulsories
and freestyle
July
12-16 Team
freestyle
July
26-30 Compulsories
and freestyle
Cost
$400 per session includes lunch. There
is a $100 non-refundable registration
fee for each camp session.
Lodging for Out of
State Vaulters
Lodging and meals for out-of-state
vaulters is available free of charge
with host vaulting families.
What we'll be doing
We'll spend our mornings
in the indoor arena doing ballet conditioning,
gymnastics, and dance choreography to
enhance agility and coordination and
just for the sheer fun of moving. We'll
also learn and practice compulsory and
freestyle exercises on the vaulting
barrel.
After lunch, we'll move to the outdoor
vaulting arena where we'll work on horseback,
training compulsory and freestyle moves
at the walk and canter.
What campers will need
Campers will need loose
fitting pants or leggings, and vaulting/gymnastics
shoes. Shoes are available at Kicks in
Santa Fe (505-982-9272) or from Pegasus
Vaulting Supply. Please bring sunscreen,
a water bottle, and a change of clothes.
Horseback riding experience is not necessary.
If you have a special diet, please advise
us.
 Our Facility
We have a lovely indoor practice space
and a large outdoor vaulting arena. Check
it out.
Santa Fe is in the
high desert at approximately 7,000 feet
above sea level. Our summer days are
warm and dry. The evenings are cool
and clear. We can see the beautiful
Sangre de Cristo mountains from our practice
areas. Safety
Safety is the byword
of vaulting. Even though advanced competitive
vaulting is a thrilling spectator sport,
it is much safer than any other horse
sport, many everyday activities, and
safer than gymnastics. Please see our
safety
information.
How to
register
Download and complete the following forms.
Mail your completed forms and a non-refundable
$100 registration fee per session to:
Marcy Grace
32 Two
Horse Trail
Santa Fe,
New Mexico
87508
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Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us at 505-983-5871.
We'll be delighted to speak with you
about vaulting and answer any questions
you might have.
About Free
Spirit Vaulters
Established in September 2003, Free Spirit
Vaulters is a non-profit organization
providing instruction in the art of equestrian
vaulting. We're a member of the American
Vaulting Associaiton, and our team and
coaching staff are dedicated to promoting
the sport in the U.S. and abroad.
Our Coaching Staff
 Marcy
Grace, Head Coach.
Marcy Grace is a retired dance professional
and lifelong horsewoman who has made
her home in Santa Fe for the last
26 years. A student of Classical
Dressage,
many of her physiologically correct
training methods are based upon
ballet conditioning
techniques. Marcy has worked with
kids in a variety of capacities—as
a ballet instructor, an AIDS educator,
Director of the Whitney Project,
and
now as a vaulting coach.
Anna Schulte,
Assistant Coach. Anna Schulte
is a Gold medallist vaulter. she is
the coach of Ponderosa
Vaulters as well as assistant coach of
Free Spirit Vaulters. She is trained
in dance, gymnastics, dressage, yoga,
and trick riding. She has performed with
Ringling Brothers Circus, Kambarovs Cossack
Riding Troupe, and Roman Rider Erik Martonovitch,
among others.
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If
you have any questions, please phone
505-983-5871. We'll be happy to speak
with you!
Hope
to see you this summer in beautiful
Santa Fe.
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