Chicago Vaulting

Own-A-Horse-Camp

🐴Ever wondered how it would be owning a horse?
At Own-A-Horse-Camp you get to experience what it is like to own a pony or horse. You will learn all aspects of horse care including feeding, grooming and some stable management. And yes, you will have an opportunity to get on the horse as well.

⏱️ When?
From 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday 7/9 and Friday 7/10
Price $60 per day
Option to join both or one day

🐎 We cover the following topics:
* Safety on and around the horse
* Different breeds and colors
* Horse Psychology – what makes a horse tick?
* Horse Talk – how do horses communicate with each other and us?
* Introduction to Equestrian Vaulting: gymnastics and dance on the horse with Chicago Vaulting
* Parts of the tack
* Stable chores like feeding

Other fun activities include horsy crafts, braiding your horse’s mane, and more!
In addition to learning about horses, students will learn Responsibility, teamwork, Self-Confidence, and, of course, have a ton of FUN making new horse-crazy friends!
The camp takes place at a private barn in Libertyville.

☎️ Please call, text or message coach 🐴Sue to register 773 822 1834

We had an incredible competition weekend at the annual Legacy Fest Legacy Stables and Karin's Horse Connection. Thank you for having us and for guiding us in navigating how to attend a competition as a recreational team. We're taking home lots of inspiration and ideas for new moves, and it was fun to be around so many other vaulting teams while we're the only one in Illinois.

Congratulations to our squad team and team captain for all the hard work you put into this, and for now seeing it flourish. From first saying, "I can't do this move," and not being ready to jump off the horse in the walk, to performing a beautiful, complex team routine and seeing each member push themselves further than they thought they could.
Besides our team captain, all our vaulters have been vaulting less than one year, some even just since January of this year. It's been wonderful to see each of you grow and reach your goals!

We're very proud of our team, and the work and dedication you put into this performance.

Now we're looking forward to our summer training and the upcoming fun show and demo performance at the McHenry County Fair on August 8th!

Hello Kids and Teens ages 8-14 years! 🙋‍♀️

☀️Ready to try out a different sport over the summer?☀️

👉Want to learn about horsemanship? 🐎
👉Imagine gymnastics and dance on a horse?

Then come and try equestrian vaulting!

OFFERING MINI TRIAL SESSIONS
Over the next 3 weeks schedule your trial for a Wednesday afternoon or Sunday midday (different day upon request).

Chicago Vaulting, practices in Libertyville and is looking to add dedicated vaulters (8 years or older) that might be interested in becoming a part of our team!!

*No prior horse, dance or gymnastics experience needed, while it‘s helpful*

We practice weekly 1-2 times:

👉 every Wednesday afternoons
👉 on average every other Sunday (you pick the Sundays you’re best available)

We perform frequently at demos like county fairs and attend some competitions per year.

Our summer course starts end of June and will include a performance at the McHenry County Fair in Woodstock.

Feel free to message us on Facebook Vaulting or call coach Sue 773 822 1834

We had a great spontaneous clinic weekend with Karin Schmidt! Thank you for your support and driving all the way from Michigan. 🙏
We worked indoors on the barrel at the park district and on the horse at the barn. We very happy being able to train by cozy 50 degree in our heated indoor arena while it was -5 outside 🥶.
Very excited to kick off the 2026 vaulting season. Lots of great demonstrations, parades and shows ahead for the Chicago Vaulting team. 😍