Vaulting

Aachen, Germany – The 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championship, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026, concluded on Sunday with final bids for the U.S. Vaulting Team’s Pas de Deux and Team athletes. (©Roy Brinkman for Shannon Brinkman Photo) The Team, comprised of World no. 2 Kimberly Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) and Daniel Janes (Standwood, Wa.) were joined by The Pacific Coast Squad—Francesca Foster (Las Vegas, Nev.); Clea Limbrey (Redwood City, Calif.);...

Todd and Gracie Griffiths are no strangers to the vaulting arena. Todd has deep roots in the sport, including representing the United States at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Twenty years later, he is set to return to Aachen for what will be his final international competition. This time, however, there is a special twist: his daughter, Gracie, will be his partner in their pas de deux freestyle. “Working with Gracie is almost subconscious,” Todd said....

Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team celebrated a fourth-place finish in the Squad Compulsory Test with marks totaling 7.465 on opening day of the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026. The Squad lineup for the U.S. was made up of with Francesca Foster (Las Vegas, Nev.); Clea Limbrey (Redwood City, Calif.); Nina Limbrey (Redwood City, Calif.); Emma Milito (Brighton, Colo.); Maria McLean (Santa Cruz, Calif.); and Evalyn Rotter (Redwood...

Mill Spring, N.C. – Vaulting athletes from across the country gathered at the Tryon International Equestrian Center to contest the 2026 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championships, hosted August 7-9, 2026, vying for national championship titles across numerous divisions. ©Christopher Jay 3* Division The 3* Individual Female division saw Allegra Hart (Mebane, N.C.) of Triangle Equestrian Vaulting rise to the top of the leaderboard after strong performances aboard Justice Of and Killian...

As the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships get underway in Aachen, Germany this week, the discipline of vaulting will take center stage during week one of the championships, from August 13 to August 16. How does vaulting work? Read more below and tune in to cheer on the U.S. Vaulting Team this week in Germany! Often referred to as gymnastics on horseback, vaulting is one of the oldest known forms of equestrian sport. Originally performed on bulls, this ancient sport can be dated back to Crete...

There are few people who have an equestrian resume quite as varied as Kelley Holly. From English, western, and saddle seat to eventing, dressage, vaulting, and driving, she’s said yes to every opportunity to come her way. “I've never given up on something, I just keep adding on things that interest me, or I see as a benefit,” said Holly. Photo courtesy of Kelley Holly As someone with a deep love of learning, her desire to educate herself has influenced everything in her...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The 2026 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championship will get underway at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C., hosted from Friday, August 7, continuing through Sunday, August 9, featuring top national competition in the discipline of vaulting. New national champions will be crowned across the 3*, 2*, and 1* divisions. USEF 3* Divisions A-Squad Open Pas de Deux Individuals – Male & Female USEF 2* Divisions B-Squad Canter Pas de Deux...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has announced the mandatory regional observation events as part of the selection process for next year’s FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters, which will take place in Verolanuova, Italy, from July 26-August 10, 2027. The following events will be used as mandatory observation events for U.S. Vaulting Team selection. East Piedmont Spring Fest – April 10-11, 2027 – Mill Spring, N.C. Mountain Oak Hills Classic – May...

Lexington, KY. — US Equestrian would like to remind competition organizers that the deadline for the Regional Observation Event Applications for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters is July 1, 2026 . The championships are scheduled to take place from July 26-August 10, 2027, in Verolanuova, Italy. The Selection Procedures for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships require all athletes to compete in at least one Regional Observation Event, among other...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind competition organizers that the deadline for the 2027 FEI Calendar for vaulting competitions is July 1, 2026. Those interested should review the U.S. FEI Vaulting Calendar Policies and Procedures , which outlines the process from application through review and approval of FEI vaulting competitions in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through the USEF Competition Dashboard. Please direct any questions about the FEI Calendar application...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Vaulting Team at the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026. The U.S. Vaulting Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Garrod , Assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, Team Leader Steven Morrissey and Team Veterinarian Dr. Bart Halsberghe. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Vaulting Team for...

Lexington, Ky. — Four individual U.S. vaulters traveled to Opglabbeek, Belgium, to the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Cup Final™, with athletes competing across both the Technical and Free Test phases of competition from May 29-30, 2026. Kimberly Palmer and Tessa Divita represented the U.S. in the Individual Female division, while Jace Brooks and Daniel Janes competed in the Individual Male division. The competition was held over two phases, with the Technical Test and Free Test each...