Current Practice Schedule
Group vaulting classes
Morning Star Vaulters fall 2024 schedule:
Our current or returning vaulting students have priority on available spots!
For vaulters 6 and under, a parent or responsible adult must be present the entire practice.
Mondays - private lessons by appointment
Wednesdays - 2:30 - 3:30 advanced
- Tiny Tots 4 to 8 yr olds - 3:30 pm to 5:00pm
Thursdays - 6 to 12 yr olds 1:30 pm to 3:00pm - Full
Thursdays - 6 to 12 yr olds 3:30 to 5:00pm
Fridays - private lessons by appointment
Saturdays - 10:00 am to 11:30 5 to 12 yr olds - Full
Sundays - 12:30 - 2:00 advanced
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm 10 and older
Weekend classes subject to changes depending on competitions and demonstrations!
Competition levels
Tiny Tots - 6 yrs and younger at the walk with side walker when needed
Walk - for those who are not yet ready for trot and are older than six
Preliminary Trot - beginning level ages 7 and older 1* compulsories
Trot - compulsory scores of 5 or better 1* compulsories
NOTE: FOR ALL LEVELS TROT AND BELOW, AN ASSISTED MOUNT IS NOW REQUIRED IN COMPETITION even on the barrel!
CANTER LEVELS:
D Style - modified compulsories and freestyle - not a EVUSA recognized level
Copper - Beginning recognized level for canter 1* compulsories to left and freestyle with no DOD score and only E and M moves allowed.
Bronze - Canter level with scores 5 to 6.5 range 1* compulsories (both to left and to the right) and maximum DOD score of 9, no R moves
Silver - Canter level with scores 6.5 to 7.5 2* compulsories (performed both to left and to the right)
Young/Gold - Canter 2 * compulsories with comps only to the left, technical and freestyle
3* Individual Canter (was called Gold Level) 3* compulsories, technical and freestyle
Vaulting Class Rates
These Rates will be effective February 2024 to help cover the ever increaing vaulting horse care expenses!
The monthly boarding rates, farrier care, nutritional supplements and vet care have all increased dramatically in the past year (just as everything else has) The vaulting fees need to cover the monthly board, farrier care (hoof trims and horse shoes), vet care (yearly vaccines, dental and emergencies), supplemental feed and vitamins and any equipment, arena or grooming supplies needed.
Pay Per Practice:
Regular group Practices ....... $40 per class
One-time Introductory Class for 1 to 3 vaulters ......... $60
Pay Per Month (pre-paid):
1x per Week (4 lessons) ...............$140 as of February 2024
2x per Week (8 lessons)...............$250 as of February 2024
Private Lesson Rates are dependent on level and length of lesson. Private lessons are made though coach, Carolyn Conner.
We accept cash or checks made out to Morning Star Vaulters.
You may also pay for your vaulting though Venmo.