Vaulters stand out
KYALAMI – Many young participants in a grade show in Kyalami at the Lipizzaner Indoor Hall showed the growth for vaulting as a sport with a record number of entrants at the beginners’ level.
Gauteng Vaulting celebrated a number of standout performances in their second show at Kyalami Equestrian Park recently.
Joanna Goeller of Gauteng Vaulting said there had been significant growth in the sport.
“The most exciting element of the show, other than the breathtaking vaulting and spectacular unitards, was the record number of new beginner [E Grade] vaulters doing a vaulting show for their first time,” Goeller explained.
“We hope to see these youngsters progress through the grades to become future Gauteng vaulting superstars, with some likely to even receive their SA Protea colours for the sport.”
In the E Grade category, junior vaulters Siyavuya Mgulwa, Giana Gonzaga and Mila Davison all achieved gold for their performances. In the D Grade Pairs for the Walk Horse category, Charlsy Loni and Shannon Roberts placed first with Katherine and Jennah Mynhardt coming in a close second.
“Vaulting requires the development of core strength, balance suppleness and fitness, while at the same time it is fun and a strong bond between vaulter and pony or horse is established
“It also brings in an element of dance, drama and creativity and requires an interpretation of the theme to music in the freestyle section of competitions.”
There are a number of stables that offer vaulting lessons, these include:
• Riba Stables, Kyalami: 082 453 3522
• Riverglen Vaulting Club, Kyalami:
079 877 5329
• Randjesfontein Vaulting Club, Midrand: 082 901 0186
• Quest Vaulting Institute, Kyalami and Pretoria East: 082 894 8215
• Farnham Stables, Kyalami: 082 803 9903
• Soweto Riding Club, Soweto and Fourways: 082 330 7030.
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