New England Valkyries

Springing Into Vaulting

Snow is melting! We're finishing up a few more indoor classes and looking forward to the return of both Hershey and Devon to the arena. Vaulters are working on new freestyle routines—individual, pairs, and even a triple—as well as compulsories. New sessions are starting up, there's a mini barrel fest in the works, a medal test to look forward to, and the beginning of competition season. Check out our calendar or subscribe to our blog, newsletter or twitter feed to stay informed.

In short, there's lots of vaulting to come. If you are interested in joining a beginners class (adult classes and kids classes are forming), now is the time. Email us at info@newenglandvalkyries.org to reserve a spot!

And we know it's early, and we don't want to jinx it, but....happy spri....(well, you know!).

NEV Vaulting Workshop in the News....

A local paper, the "Harvard Post" ran a nice article about NEV. You can read it here!

Kick Off Your Boots and Give Vaulting A Go: An NEV Workshop for Adult Riders, August 16, 2009

Kick Off Your Boots and Give Vaulting A Go
A Special Vaulting Workshop for Riders (and Others)
August 16, 2009  4pm–6pm.
Apple Valley Farm, Harvard MA

Come and join the New England Valkyries for this one-of-a-kind workshop designed for the adult rider. You'll learn about sport of equestrian vaulting, see vaulters in action, and have a chance to try vaulting for yourself. By the end of the session, you'll be able to perform some basic vaulting exercises. Vaulting is often included in European equestrian training because it helps riders dramatically increase their balance, deepen their seat and develop better awareness of the horse's rhythm. As part of this workshop, we'll introduce you to the vaulting compulsory and freestyle exercises.

Afterward, we'll celebrate your accomplishments with a glass of wine and delicious refreshments. Space is limited for this workshop so REGISTER EARLY!!

Suggested donation: $35. Proceeds benefit the New England Valkyries, a certified Massachusetts nonprofit organization.We'll contact all participants with more details, directions, release forms, and advice on footwear after you register. And please e-mail us if you have any questions! This is going to be fun.

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THIS EVENT IS OVER. REGISTRATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.

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NEV Welcomes Vaulters from Portland

NEV is excited to welcome Mara and Ilyana Rosenberg, two vaulters from Portland, Oregon who vault with Devonwood Vaulting and are first-year students at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. You can read more about them here, in the Brandeis college newspaper.