Programs
Registration for the club is OPEN all year round for our Recreational/Intro to Vaulting Level Classes as well as International level classes for any one wanting to join, as well as current vaulters wanting a new start.
Our class sizes allow for a great learning experience between both lower and higher level vaulters. Come join us in learning all about the sport of vaulting!
Competitive
Our Competitive Program is offered to vaulters aged 4 and up as well. However it is usually geared towards our more dedicated vaulters that are striving to take a more serious approach about their vaulting and who are wanting to experience the competitive world. These vaulters are able to compete in the walk, trot and canter levels, as well as compete as an individual, pas de deux (pairs) or even in a team. Competitive vaulters are welcome to compete both in local shows, as well as internationally. In a typical vaulting year, there are normally 3-4 Alberta shows to participate in. Vaulters who enter our competitive program are expected to train weekly and take part in our fundraising activities. Lessons for these specific vaulters will include everything from horse care, tacking and brushing the horses, gymnastics skills, rhythm and harmony with the horses, flexibility training, strength and workouts, personal growth and mental health techniques and of course vaulting on both the barrels and horses! Our lessons typically run all year round, including in the winter with barrel and drill training, weather permitting. These vaulters are also more than welcome to train at home on their drills and conditioning all throughout the season.
Recreational
Our Recreational Vaulting Program is offered for anyone aged 4 and up. This program is for any vaulters that are interested in the sport but aren't feeling ready to compete in a show setting yet. As a Recreational vaulter you will learn all the basics that apply to the sport of vaulting, including basic horse care, gymnastics skills, rhythm with the horse, flexibility, and strength. Classes will of course also include vaulting on both the barrels and our trained horses! Although these kids are in the Rec Program ,vaulters will still experience Individual, Pairs and Team vaulting skills in a safe and fun setting during their weekly practices! Vaulters may choose to stay in the Recreational program as long as they wish, or if they desire they can talk with the coaches about a more competitive stream, and we can work towards those goals as a team!
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are offered to any vaulter who is wanting some extra attention and expertise on their vaulting performance . Privates can consist of strictly ground and barrel work or it can be a combination of ground, barrel and horse time. Vaulters will be able to communicate with the coaches what they are feeling they need to or want to work on, and coaches may add their own thoughts as well. Privates may also be offered as a semi group private .Depending on what the family chooses, the prices may vary. If you are interested in booking a private lesson for your vaulter please contact the club coaches directly.
Clinics
The club does a variety of clinics from introductory level up to advanced levels. The club currently has the option to host the clinic at either the Timber River Station indoor arena that it rents or at the coaches own personal outdoor arena. Another option for clinics is finding a location near you
~Times and dates may be flexible
~All equipment supplied by the club
~2 Trained vaulting horses will be supplied
~Two certified equestrian vaulting coaches, plus an assist coach if needed ~basic horse care, warm up and stretching, ground work, barrel and horse work
~harmony with the horse, basic gymnastics skills, entry level compulsory moves and freestyle moves
~possible pairs and team building fun
~Students are wear tight fitting clothes, soft soled shoes, water bottle
Birthday Parties
The club also offers birthday parties on request. The club has the option of hosting these parties at the Timber River Station which is an indoor arena that they rent or at the coaches own personal outdoor arena. Another option for clients interested in a party is finding a location near them.
~Times and dates may be flexible
~All equipment supplied by the club
~Trained vaulting horses will be supplied
~Two certified equestrian vaulting coaches, plus an assist coach if needed ~basic horse care, warm up and stretching, games, ground work, barrel and horse work
~harmony with the horse, basic gymnastics skills, entry level compulsory moves and freestyle moves
~possible pairs and team building fun
~Students are wear tight fitting clothes, soft soled shoes, water bottle
Demonstrations
The Diamond Willow Vaulting Club is also available for demonstrations.
If you know of a group that would like a demonstration of vaulting, please contact us. The club does demonstrations in our local arena or in an arena near you.
SUMMER
CAMP
The Diamond Willow Vaulting Club tries to host Summer Vaulting Camps annually which normally consists of a two day camp.
2024 Summer
Camp Dates
To be announced...
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Two Day Camps include:
~Offers camps for anyone from beginners to
advanced vaulters
~vaulting drills on the ground, barrel and horses, horse care, games, gymnastics skills, dance
work, team-building skills, and so much more!
~Times may vary
~All equipment supplied by the club
~Numerous different trained vaulting horses
~Two certified equestrian vaulting coaches, assistant coach may be supplied as needed
~Students are to wear tight-fitting clothes, soft-soled shoes, supply their own water bottle,