Thanksgiving Camp; Nov 24-26th $475/9am-3pm
Experience the thrill of the Equestrian Arts at our School Break Vaulting Camp.  Designed for kids ages 7-14, this dynamic camp blends the excitement of horse vaulting (gymnastics and dance on horseback) with a range of engaging activities. Campers will build strength and coordination with acrobatics and time on the movie/barrel. They will learn essential horsemanship skills, and express their creativity through arts, crafts and games. Adding to the fun, we will incorporate classic circus activities like juggling, pedalo, flower sticks, and hula hoop. The week culminates in a spectacular camper show where participants get to proudly demonstrate their newly acquired vaulting and circus skills for family and friends. It's the perfect mix of sport, art, and fun! The camp will be lead by credentialed public school teacher, MEVC vaulting coach, and circus camp director, Jen Ellington.

We offer an individual based model of vaulters who are grouped based on their level. All classes will incorporate basic horsemanship and safety skills.

Free Trial Class

Try a class before you commit to our program.
For youth participants!

Introduction to Vaulting
I & II

$200/month

Enrollment ongoing
Each class meets 1x a week.
A 1.5. hour program designed for beginner vaulters who have little to no experience vaulting. This program starts with  learning basic skills and safety in a fun creative learning  environment. 
​Ending showcase on last day of class.
Class enrollment includes a MEVC t-shirt.
 
Registration On-Going
 Oct 26 Halloween Fest Open to Participation
Dec 6th Los Gatos Holiday Parade, Open to Participation
Class Options:
SATURDAYS 12:30PM - 2:00PM
SUNDAYS 9:30AM-11:00AM (starting in Jan)
MONDAYS: 4:00PM-5:30PM

Parent and Me Pony Club
​$300/month

Enrollment ongoing
Class meets 2x a week
Come join us for a program designed around introducing the love of horses and art of vaulting in a fun, safe environment. Class meets 2x a week, with one day dedicated to spending time with our miniature ponies and the other to learning to vault on the barrel and horse at the walk.
Starting the Week of January 6th 2o26
Tuesday and Thursdays: 9:30am-10:15am

TINY TOTS
​(With a mandatory accompanying adult)

$150/month

Enrollment ongoing
​​Each class meets 1x a week.
Is your Tiny Tot in love with horses (or the idea of horses), too young for riding and wanting more than a pony ride? Or perhaps is just in need of an outlet for all that energy? Come learn about horses and equestrian vaulting in this fun safe class, designed for girls and boys ages 4-6, accompanied by an adult. We’ll start off on the vaulting barrels and then move onto a safe, walking vaulting horse as students progress at their own pace. 
​Ending showcase on last day of class.
Class enrollment includes a MEVC t-shirt.
Registration On-Going
Oct 26 Halloween Fest Open to Participation
Dec 6th Los Gatos Holiday Parade, Open to Participation
​Class Options:
SATURDAYS 2:00PM - 3:00PM
SUNDAYS: 11:00AM-12:00PM (starting in Jan)

ALL BOYS!
$200/month

Enrollment Starting in January
Class meets 1x a week
It’s our firm belief that sometimes Boys Need to be Boys. Thus, this class is for boys ages 8 and up, with no focus whatsoever on pointed toes, and lots of focus on (safe)“derring-do” and horses and fun! As with other classes, this session can be used either as preparation for horseback riding later, or as a foundation for fun and excitement in equestrian vaulting. 1.5 hour class.
SUNDAYS 9:30AM-11:00AM (starting in Jan)

Don't see a class time for you?

Please reach out, we are always opening new classes based on the needs of our community.

What do I need to wear/bring to class?

Vaulters should wear the following to class:
  • Vaulting shoes for vaulting (The vaulter may wear water shoes, ballet, tennis, or other soft shoes for the first few ​classes)
  • ​Tennis shoes for tacking and untacking the horse
  • Form-fitting t-shirt and leggings or sweat pants.  Leotards are also encouraged.
  • Hair should be pulled away from the face.  Long hair should be in a ponytail or bun​.

Vaulting Safety

Beginning vaulters first learn general and horse safety, and quickly progress to practicing their moves on a vaulting barrel, a stationary padded, metal drum, attached to legs, with a vaulting surcingle (handles) attached. Once vaulters are comfortable with their moves on a barrel, they progress to a horse moving at a walk, oftentimes with a spotter right beside them. As vaulters progress up the ranks, the vaulting gaits change from a walk to a trot, and at the highest level vaulters perform on, and in concert with, a cantering horse.