Vaulting is an area of equestrian activity that involves riders performing gymnastic exercises on barrels before progressing to a moving horse while on a lunge rein. The main purpose of vaulting is to introduce and train young riders from the age of 5 or 6 on how to treat and trust horses and secondly as a form of competitive sport. In RDA it is used to help develop riders skills and overcome any rider problems such as fear or difficulty balancing.

Vaulting is an integrated activity within RDA, with able bodied riders learning to work with those with disabilities and special needs and support them throughout their sessions together. This is a great activity for teaching children to understand the needs of others within their team. It also helps riders to overcome problems with personal space.

Vaulting session are currently only run at our South West, Swan Valley and Collie centers.