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).

 

 

US Equestrian Announces 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships Observation Events

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/18/2025

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations of the 2026 Vaulting Observation Events ahead of the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships being held in Aachen, Germany on August 11-16, 2026. List of Observation Events: Any CVI held outside of the U.S. during the Selection Period (March 31 to June 1, 2026) Tryon CVI (April 9-10, 2026) Piedmont Spring Fest (April 11-12, 2026) Vault N' Texas (April 17-19, 2026) Oak Hills Classic (May 8-10, 2026) Pacific Cup (May...

Amendments Made to 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors Selection Procedures

by | 10/22/2025

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Executive Committee has amended selection procedures for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors. Please see the information below for the application information and the amendments made to the selection procedures to be used for the upcoming 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany from August 13-16, 2026. ©Shannon Brinkman To view the US Equestrian full selection procedures, please click here ....

Applications Open for 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors Observation Events

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/11/2025

(© Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has announced applications are now open for potential observation event competitions ahead of the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors that is to be held in Aachen, Germany from August 13-16, 2026. Observation event applications will close on November 1, 2025 , at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Observation Event Application form can be found here . The Selection Procedures for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors can be...

Top Vaulting Athletes Crowned at the 2025 EVUSA/USEF Vaulting National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/18/2025

Rancho Murieta, Calif. - The nation's top vaulting athletes gathered at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, Calif., for the 2025 EVUSA/USEF Vaulting National Championships, where three days of competition highlighted the growth, talent, and artistry of the sport. U.S. athletes from across the country delivered memorable performances aboard their equine partners, with championships crowned across the 3*, 2*, and 1* divisions. ©AndreaSelch 3* Division The 3* division...

U.S. Vaulting Team Finishes 2025 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters with Several Top Ten Finishes

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/5/2025

Stadl Paura, Austria - The U.S. Vaulting Team traveled to Austria this past week to compete at the 2025 FEI World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters across five divisions. Over five days of top international competition, 19 vaulters entered the ring, representing the U.S., under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Emma Garrod, Assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. ©Jerry Yang In the Individual Junior Female division, athletes were...

Competition Set to Begin at 2025 FEI World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/29/2025

Stadl Paura, Austria – The U.S. Vaulting Team is prepared and ready to begin competition at the 2025 FEI World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters, with 19 vaulters representing the U.S. This year’s competition will be held in Stadl Paura, Austria, from Wednesday, July 30, through Sunday, August 3. Chef d’Equipe Emma Garrod, assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, and Team Leader Michelle McQueen will lead the U.S. Vaulting Team onsite. Photo provided by Jodi...

U.S. Vaulting Athletes Deliver Strong Showing at 2025 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2025

Kimberly Palmer and San Felice Z (©Shannon Brinkman) Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team completed competition at CHIO Aachen CVIO4* this weekend with solid performances across the Individual Female and Male divisions. Competing against impressive international talent in the Albert Vahle Arena, U.S. vaulters delivered athletic and well-executed choreography, continuing to build momentum and experience on the world stage. In the Individual Female competition, Kimberly Palmer...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/13/2025

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Vaulting Team at the 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters . The championships will be held in Stadl Paura, Austria, from July 30 – August 3, 2025. The U.S. Vaulting Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Alternates...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2025 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/9/2025

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. Vaulting Team in Individual Female and Individual Male competition at the 2025 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Individual Female: Tessa Divita (Portola Valley, Calif.) Emma Milito (Brighton, Colo.) Caroline Morse (Los Gatos, Calif.) Kimmy Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) Ana Schult (Longmont, Colo.) Individual...

US Equestrian Releases Selection Procedures for 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/22/2025

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has released the approved selection procedures for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors. Please see the information below for the application information and selection procedures to be used for the upcoming 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany from August 13-16, 2026. To view the US Equestrian full selection procedures, please click here . U.S. athletes interested in being selected for the 2026 FEI World...