Chicago Vaulting

01/21/2026

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. 😍

10/12/2025

🔅ENROLLMENT is now open for our Winter 1 Session [10/30 - mid December]🔅

Hello Kids ages 8-14 years!
🙋‍♀️ Want to try something new with horses this fall season? 🍁
Learn about horsemanship? 🐎
Imagine gymnastics and dance on a horse?

Chicago Vaulting practices in Libertyville and Wauconda / Lake Zurich area and is looking for a few dedicated vaulters (8 years old and up) that might be interested in becoming a part of our team!!

We practice weekly 1-2 times and also, perform at demos like County Fairs & attend some competitions per year.

Feel free to message us on Facebook or call coach Sue 773 822 18

👉 OFFERING MINI TRIAL SESSIONS
in equestrian vaulting / horsemanship over the next two weeks (until Oct 27th)
Schedule your trial for Thursday or Sunday afternoon (different day upon request)

10/03/2025

The Chicago Vaulting Team is looking forward to performing at the Danada Equestrian Center Fall fest. Come and see us next weekend 😍🎉

07/12/2024

07/11/2024

A few weeks ago we had Karin Schmidt with A Leg Up - Equine Leadership Coaching spending two days with us to help us train our new vaulting horse!
It truly gave us a leg up!
„Dodo“, our sensitive chestnut, connected very well with Karin and learned so much in the few sessions with Karin, especially in terms of lunging. Also learning to have vaulters run up to him as well as them performing first moves in the trod, and much more.
He is now well on the track to enjoying his new job as a vaulting horse 😃
Also the vaulters enjoyed valuable pointes from Karin to improve their freestyle routines.

Many thanks to Karin!

06/04/2024

Check out this introduction course with On Course Riding Academy Chicago 🤗

On Course Riding Academy offers Hunter Jumper riding lessons with our USHJA certified trainers

10/12/2023

We had an incredible show at the Fall Festival at Danada Equestrian Center hosted by Danada Equestrian Center. thank you for having us!
Very proud of all vaulter’s performing: Rowan, Caroline, Grace, Emma & Sarah!

Photo credit goes to Josa Comstock Photography 🙏🏻

05/06/2023

Looking for a fun summer riding program for your kids? Look no further! Contact Dee Lehnig!

04/12/2023

🌻 Spring/ Summer Course is starting! ☀️
Join the Chicago Vaulting team for a 10-Session course from Mid April until end of July. Thursdays ~ 5:30pm for 1 1/2 -2h.

👉 Tryouts and open enrollment are from now until end of April. Schedule you’re try out session now! 💪

We’re looking for students between 7-14years. No previous experience required.

🐴 What is Equestrian Vaulting?
Equestrian vaulting is an equestrian sport which combines dance, gymnastics, and horsemanship.
Participants in equestrian vaulting perform a variety of gymnastics moves on the back of a moving horse, either individually or in teams.
It fosters selfconfidence; trust to each other and to the horse. It’s a unique way to experience once own body and connect to horses.

The 10-Session Course will include performing a demonstration at a fair or fun fest.

👉 text us in our Fb messenger Vaulting or text / call Coach Sue 773-822 1834

📍we’re located in Libertyville, IL - North of Chicago.