Vaulting

Justin’s Place is proud to provide therapeutic vaulting to our community. This program serves participants ages 5 to 13 with a disability or disorder diagnosis. Participants develop balance, strength, and coordination in a fun and supportive environment. Focus for this program is on body awareness, building confidence and practicing teamwork skills. Ideal for those who enjoy peer interaction and a unique equine activity, our Vaulting Club promises an enriching experience that combines physical activity, creativity, and the therapeutic power of horses.

Your Vaulting Program Includes:

  • We begin each session with group exercises and stretches running around the farm or on mats and trampolines. Our amazing vaulting barrels allow participant to learn and practice vaulting skills before adding the challenge of equine movement. This is done in a group setting.

  • Each vaulter gets 1-2 practice rides on our vaulting horse, Fanny May per lesson. Riders practice skills based on their strength and comfort level. Each vaulter moves towards creating their own routine of sequenced moves not he back of the horse. This is done individually or in pairs of two.

FAQs

  • This program runs in 5 week sessions from April- May and August-November. We typically also provide summer camp options.

  • Each lesson serves 4-6 kids for an hour and a half. Each lesson is $45. Scholarships can be applied to vaulting club.

  • We know it can be hard to detach from your child, especially in a new setting. We encourage parents to use their child’s session time for “me time” for themselves. There are many quiet places on our property where you are welcome to find respite. This tends to help improve participants engagement and safety as they are not distracted. We will snap pictures to share with you and typically have a vaulting presentation at the end of each season.