Riding discipline
FEI discipline, Olympic roots

Equestrian Vaulting: Gymnastics and Dance on a Moving Horse

FEI discipline
FEI-recognized
Governing body
International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI)
Olympic history
1920 Antwerp only
Competition format
Individual and teams of varying sizes
Core equipment
Surcingle and longeing equipment
Competition venue
Indoor or outdoor arena with dressage-style footing
Origin
At least 2, 000 years
IWGA inclusion
1993 (invitational)

What is Vaulting?

Vaulters perform choreographed gymnastic sequences on a horse moving in a controlled circle. A longeur directs the horse with a surcingle and longeing gear while the vaulter works above. Competitions run in individual and team formats under FEI governance, with Olympic history limited to Antwerp 1920. Unlike trick riding or circus acts, vaulting follows formal competitive rules and uses a highly trained horse.

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Pas-de-Deux Vaulting

Team sport
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Team Vaulting

FEI-recognized
Team sport
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Voltige

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