F.A.M.E. team vaulting at Woodside SpringFest 06

The combined "A" team of F.A.C.E and Mt. Eden (F.A.M.E.) performs their world-qualifying routine at the American Vaulting Association Region II Woodside Spring Fest at Spring Down Equestrian Center in Portola Valley, CA on June 4, 2006

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Vaulting
• Equestrian
• Horse
• Gymnastics

[wolfspirit41399]

If the horse did not LOVE what he is doing, he would NOT put up with it!!!

[Horuko666]

I can't even the imagine the trust you have to have in your buddies to do that... What a talent.

[GoldStarPacesetters]

that dude is so tall and strong 

[MarriedToHorses]

there is only one word that can describe that... A M A Z I N G

[luvshorsevaulting]

To everyone who "feels bad" for vaulting horses: Horses used for vaulting have one of the easiest lives there are. Since vaulters (especially at this level) are extremely light on the horse, IT DOES NOT HURT THEM! if vaulting was so harmful to horses, I doubt it would still be around after all this time. Vaulting practices are usually only 2-3 times a week, and vaulters love and pamper their horses :) I appreciate and understand your concern, but believe me, there's no need! :)

[vistoso92]

horse racing causes a horse's heart rate to jump to insanely high levels due to elevated adrenaline in a relatively short period of time. This leads to shortened life span and weakened heart, often incapacitating or killing the horses prematurely. This DRAFT horse is made to carry massive loads, that is what they've been bred to do. This is not cruel, it's talent. Want cruelty? look up the steeple chase.

[TeePhrazePhotography]

Anyone who is condemning this because of the horses "welfare" needs to have their head examined. You have no idea. NONE. These horses are taken better care of than your little city lap dog, guaranteed. Horses are among the most well cared for animals in the world. Do some research before you bash things you know nothing about. Might start with a visit to a working ranch or stable; but then again, you'd have to leave the city.

[laurenatorness]

@soniawashere Actually. No. Horse racing is not better, and many horses get very agitated over it. That is like saying that 100m dashes are more fun then ballet. It is a deffinet opinion.

[XXPONYMADCHLOXX]

Well i do this i started about 3 yrs ago and all my friends go when i show them omg i feel so sorry for the horses!! but at they all get looiked after we volt on a 6 yr old called pookie and he bucks and gets people off all the time just to have fun! Our team is really gd we r doing a comp on our 14 yr old lovely. So people if u think its harsh its honestly not! they get riden like any other pony [y] x

[PapaRoachGirl18]

i would absolutely kill myself if i tried to do this.....i ride all the time but simply sitting on them and standing and flipping on them is something completely diff!! love it!

[windupkitty]

wow. this poor horse had to run in a circle for HOW LONG? so these people could do gymnastics on it? not so very enlightened,if you ask me!