The Pacific Cup Concours de Voltige International

Description

The Pacific Cup Concours de Voltige International (CVI), a major international equestrian vaulting competition, will be held at Gilroy Gaits (7777 Frazier Lake Rd) in Hollister on May 2-4 and is FREE to the public. The event is expected to attract top vaulters from across the US, Canada, South America, Australia, South Africa and Europe. Many of these athletes will be vying for scores enabling them to represent their respective countries at the Alltech Fédération Equestre International (FEI) World Equestrian Games, to be held later in the summer in Normandy, France. For more information visit http://www.PacificCupCVI.com or call (831) 630-0340, or (408) 841-7347.
The Pacific Cup Concours de Voltige International is expected to draw over 100 competitors. The athletes compete as individuals, in pairs, or in six-person squads, wherein up to 3 vaulters may be on the horse at any one time. Competitions will be held for seniors (age 16 and older), juniors (age 14 to 18) and children (age 12-14).
About Equestrian Vaulting

Equestrian vaulting combines elements of gymnastics and dance performed to music on a moving horse. Vaulting involves teamwork between the vaulter, horse and lunger, who controls the horse in a circle using a lunge line. Competitions include compulsory and freestyle routines. The athletes are judged on technique, form, performance, level of difficulty, and harmony with the horse. The horses are scored based on stride, balance, consistency, and other factors. Vaulting was a competitive sport in the 1920 Olympics, and a demonstration sport in the 1984 and 1996 Olympics. In 1983 vaulting became a discipline of the FEI, the international governing body of equestrian sport. Modern vaulting traces its roots to ancient Greek military training, Roman games, and Renaissance riding and agility exercises for noblemen. It was further developed in the 20th century in Germany to improve fundamental riding skills. The vault, pommel horse, and balance beam of artistic gymnastics are derived from equestrian vaulting.

About Gilroy Gaits

Gilroy Gaits is Northern California's premier boarding and training facility located in SBC. The future event and equestrian show park will feature a cultural center with restaurants and RV parking among other things. Gilroy Gaits welcomes all disciplines and offers a wide variety of services. Situated just south of Gilroy, Gilroy Gaits offers luxurious amenities for both horse and rider. Beautiful weather year round facilitate the best conditions for equestrian sport and recreation. Gilroy Gaits offers 6 separate barns with all inclusive tack rooms and offices for each individual trainer with clients. The Facility features the following: lighted state-of-the-art 150’ x 300’ covered arena, one 300’ x 300’ arena, five 150’ x 275’ arenas, thirty-six 40’ x 75’ turn out paddocks.


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Pictured: Alicen Divita -- CVI 3* Winner (womens) -- on Stanford
Pictured: Bongani Mvumyu -- CVI SR 2* Male Winner -- Republic of South Africa on Cheval

Photos by: Kate Revell/VaultingPhotos.com

More Info

Link

http://www.PacificCupCVI.com

Call

831-630-0340 (Box Office)