Member News
US Equestrian has updated its Website Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy to better explain how it collects, manages, and discloses your information.

U.S. Vaulting Team

“For gymnastics enthusiasts, Vaulting is a sister sport, but on the back of a horse. All Vaulting routines—team, individual, and freestyle—are performed on the back of a cantering horse, traveling in a circle and attached to a lunge line. Competitors are judged on their ability to smoothly execute compulsory movements demonstrating strength, flexibility, and balance during their routines. The horses are an important part of the team and, like the human gymnasts, are also judged on their performance. Vaulting at WEG features Men's, Women's, Pas de Deux and Team competitions.” - Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)

The U.S. Vaulting Team has won a total of nine medals at the FEI World Equestrian Games, including a Squad gold medal in 2010 (Lexington, Kentucky USA) and two Individual gold medals, one in 1998 (Rome Italy) and one in 2006 (Aachen, Germany).

 

 

Updated Athlete Memo for Potential Applicants for the 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors and/or Young Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Oct 4, 2024, 9:55 AM EST

Lexington, Ky . - Please see information below for the selection methods anticipated to be used for the upcoming 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Junior and/or Young Vaulters to be held in Stadl Paura AUT, July 30 – August 3, 2025 (“Championships”). If you have any questions regarding the following information, or the development of the Vaulter Selection Criteria for the Championships, please contact Michelle McQueen at (908) 997-3003 or [email protected] . Applicants...

U.S. Vaulting Team Completes Successful Outing at the 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 24, 2024, 8:00 PM EST

Bern, Switzerland – The U.S. Vaulting Team took on the top competition in the world last week at the 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors. The team finished fourth overall, with individual competitors turning in good performances over four days of competition in Bern, Switzerland. ©Daniel Kaiser Individual Senior Female Kimberly Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) earned a strong fifth-place finish in the Individual Senior Female division, which saw a total of 28 competitors....

U.S. Vaulting Team Finishes Fourth in CHIO Aachen CVIO4* Including Strong Showing for Individual Athletes

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 1, 2024, 12:54 PM EST

Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team finished fourth overall in team competition to conclude the CHIO Aachen Vaulting CVIO4*, completing on a team total of 23.322. The week of competition saw U.S. athletes compete in both the individual female and individual male divisions, as well as the squad. ©ShannonBrinkmanPhotography In the individual female events, Kylynn Ghafouri (Murrieta, Calif.) was the highest placed U.S. athlete, earning a 7.466 in the Compulsory Test, and finishing...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2024 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jun 25, 2024, 11:00 AM EST

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. Vaulting Team in Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and Squad competition at the 2024 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely, and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Individual Female: Kylynn Ghafouri (Murrieta, Calif.) Emma Milito (Brighton, Colo....

US Equestrian Announces Short List for 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 10, 2024, 12:00 PM EST

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the vaulting athletes who have been named to the short list for the 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors, which will take place July 16-21, 2024, in Bern, Switzerland. The following athletes have been named to the short list and are listed in alphabetical order. 3* Individual Female Tessa Divita Paula Hampshire Caroline Morse Kimberly Palmer Emily Rose 3* Individual Male Jace Brooks Todd Griffiths Daniel Janes 3* Pas De...

2024 FEI Vaulting World Cup Final Set to Begin in Switzerland

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jan 11, 2024, 4:00 PM EST

Basel, Switzerland – The first FEI championship of 2024 will take place this week as the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final presented by Tommy Hilfiger gets underway at Longines CHI Classics Basel in Switzerland. Kimmy Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) is the sole U.S. athlete at this year’s final and brings her extensive international experience to the arena. Palmer has competed in vaulting at the FEI level since 2013, first as part of a pas de deux with her sister, Cassidy, and as an...

U.S. Vaulting Junior Squad Earns Bronze at 2023 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Young Vaulters and Juniors

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 31, 2023, 10:00 AM EST

Flyinge, Sweden - The FEI Vaulting World Championship for Young Vaulters and Juniors was the pinnacle 2023 event for the U.S. Vaulting Team with participants in the Junior Individual, Pas de Deux, and Squad competitions and Young Vaulter Individual competition. The team delivered impressive performances throughout the week, and their hard work came to fruition with several top results. The Junior Squad claimed a bronze medal, and there was a total of four top-10 placings for the U.S. under the...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2023 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Young Vaulters and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 24, 2023, 6:45 PM EST

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. Vaulting Team in Junior Individual, Pas de Deux, and Squad competition and Young Vaulter Individual competition at the 2023 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Young Vaulters and Juniors in Flyinge, Sweden, July 25-30. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely, Assistant Chef d’Equipe Kimberly Wellmann, and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been selected to...

Short List Announced for 2023 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 4, 2023, 4:00 PM EST

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the vaulting athletes who have been named to the short list for the 2023 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters. The championships will take place July 26-30 in Flyinge, Sweden, and the U.S. team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely and Assistant Chef d’Equipe Kimberly Wellmann . Athletes on the short list are invited to participate in two mandatory observation events during the next phase of the...

Kimmy Palmer Finishes Fifth Overall on Final Day of Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Female Championship

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 5:45 PM EST

Herning, Denmark – The final day of the Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Female Championship saw two U.S. combinations finish inside of the top ten, with Kimmy Palmer taking fifth overall, as the highest placed athlete for the team with an overall score of 8.415, and Tessa Divita taking ninth on a combined score of 8.122. Emily Rose finished in twenty fifth overall with a combined score of 7.423. Kimmy Palmer in her freestyle. ©US Equestrian Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) impressed...